Unlocking an agent in Valorant is a hassle. New players are at a disadvantage, as they start with five unlocked agents and must spend at least 14 hours of game time to grind enough in-game currency. And that’s just for one agent. If your time is too valuable for the daily grind, consider immediately unlocking […]
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Converge ICT net income increased to Php7.44 billion in 2022, subscribers up by 11%
Converge ICT got an increase in revenue by 3.9 percent, with a reported net income of Php7.44 billion in 2022. The upward trajectory was in line with the firm’s aggressive expansion southwards, in the major islands of Visayas and Mindanao. Credited for strong growth in the residential business segment, which itself grew by 27.4 percent […]
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Proposed law will give DTI power to shutdown erring shopping websites
The new Senate Bill No. 1846, or the proposed Internet Transactions Act, will give the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) the power to shutdown erring e-commerce websites.
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Itel P40: HD+ display, UNISOC CPU, 6,000mAh battery
Itel has introduced a brand-new entry-level smartphone. Despite its humble specs, the new Itel P40 tries to impress by having a large battery.
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Sky Cable’s broadband business to be acquired by PLDT for Php6.75B
PLDT, one of the biggest telcos in the Philippines, is set to acquire the broadband business of Sky Cable Corporation for Php6.75 billion.
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Converge ICT intros Surf2Sawa promo with UNLI internet for 15 days
Converge ICT’s prepaid internet service, Surf2Sawa, has introduced a new promo for those who want unlimited internet service but are tight on budget.
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vivo Y16 gets a Php1,000 price cut, now available for only Php6,999
More vivo fans can now make and keep more precious memories after the vivo Y16 — one of its already affordable smartphones — just got a Php1,000 price drop. Now, you can get the 4GB/64GB variant for only Php6,999 from its original price of Php7,999. The 4GB/128GB model stays at Php8,999.
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TCL, FIBA brings workshop in Manila for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023
The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) is once again set to bring a major event into the world of sports as it cooks up the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023. But in order to bring its latest championship to the next level, it needed the support of its partners. Heeding the call is the FIBA partner […]
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HONOR X8a Review
HONOR’s budget-friendly X series is almost complete with the release of the new HONOR X8a.
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Nokia C12 now available in PH
HMD Global has announced the pricing and availability of the new Nokia C12 in the Philippines. According to Vivek Khandelwal, General Manager for Pan-Asia and HMD Global, Nokia phones are renowned for their durability. That’s still the case with this release, along with improved peformance. Nokia C12 has all the things people loved about the […]
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Samsung Galaxy A54 5G: Exynos 1380 CPU, 120Hz AMOLED, 50-megapixel
To lure in youngsters and those who are looking for a stylish and capable midrange phone, Samsung has released the new Galaxy A54 5G.
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Samsung Galaxy A34 5G: 120Hz AMOLED, Dimensity 1080, 5000mAh
Samsung has introduced two new midrange devices in the Philippines. One of them is the Galaxy A34 5G.
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BSP requires full adoption of QR PH Codes by July 2023
To cater for the complete move to the National QR Code Standard or “QR Ph” by all quick response (QR) code-enabled payments services, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has confirmed the guidelines for the process. Per the guidelines, every BSP-supervised financial institution (BSFI) that function as the payment service provider (PSP) and offers QR […]
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E-Jeep, LPG-powered Jeeps recommended by DOST for PUJ modernization
As the Philippine government continues its push to modernize public utility vehicles, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is promoting electric- and liquefied petroleum gas-powered jeepneys, aimed as viable alternatives to a change in sustainable transport fuel. The announcement came as the government extends the deadline for the program to December 31, 2023, via […]
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Philippines is the second-most attacked by cybercriminals globally in 2022
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has unveiled alarming information regarding the Philippines’ placement in the cyber threat ranking, putting it in second place as the most attacked nation via removable drives and infected websites in 2022. According to Kaspersky Security Network (KSN), the gathered data raises the country’s position two notches higher from previous placement. At 49.8 […]