After having been granted massive funding worth $77.5 million (approximately Php4.1 billion) in Series C, GrowSari is now poised to extend its reach across the Visayas and Mindanao. The franchise anticipates establishing some 300,000 sari-sari stores (traditional Filipino store setup) across the country by 2023. A business-to-business (B2B) company, GrowSari plays the “middleman” between sari-sari […]
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Infinix Note 12 G96 vs TECNO Pova 3: Specs Comparison
In the market for a feature-packed smartphone but you’re limited by your Php10,000 budget? Check out our today’s comparison where we’ll be stacking up two of the best options you can get for the price.
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Learn Sign Language Online for FREE with these 6 resources
When you ask people what languages they want to learn, you can expect to hear the more popular options: French, Spanish, Korean, Japanese, and maybe Mandarin Chinese. People usually study languages as a hobby or as preparation for traveling to a different country. But learning one language may help you better communicate with people you […]
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1,100 BPO and IT jobs in the Philippines to be created by 3 Israeli firms
Over a thousand jobs for FIlipinos will be open if three (3) Israeli companies will push through with their interest in expanding their business operations in the Philippines. Economic Attaché and Head of the Israel Embassy’s Economic Mission Tomer Heyvi stated Amdocs, LR Group, and Maroonz Holdings submitted Letters of Intent to the Department of […]
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ADB approves $4.3 billion funding for South Commuter Railway Project
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a loan of up to $4.3 meant to kickstart a project that will revitalize a deteriorating railway infrastructure in the Philippines. Among other urban centers across Asia, the Philippines has lagged behind since before World War II when it used to have more than 1,100 kilometers (683.5 miles) […]
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Cherry Mobile smartphones on sale at Cherry Shop PH
Anybody looking to grab the next good deal when it comes to a 5G-capable smartphone should head to the Cherry Shop now. Why? Because Cherry Mobile and its line-up of smart products, is currently running a promotional sale—the so-called “Ka-Cherry Bestie Exclusive Promo.” At Php200 less, interested buyers can get their hands on a Cherry […]
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Benefits and uses of National ID
After the long and grueling process of waiting, your brand-new PhilSys National ID has finally arrived. Now the question is, what are the benefits of having one, and where can you actually use it?
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Black Shark 5, 5 Pro Global unveiled
Xiaomi’s gaming phone brand just showcased its latest flagship devices to the global stage. Check out the international versions of the Black Shark 5 and 5 Pro.
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How to get and renew PRC license online
Whether you are already a working professional for years or a fresh graduate searching for your first job, it’s important to know that the Philippine Regulatory Commission (PRC) must be renewed. In case you are not familiar with it, the PRC is required in order for a Filipino to practice his profession legally. This license […]
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How to order in Lazada with same-day delivery
Goods bought online used to take days to be delivered. But with Lazada Philippines, you can now order and receive items within the same day. Here’s how. How to Order with Same-Day Delivery on Lazada 1. Browse through Lazada for items whose delivery options indicate same-day delivery, and add them to cart. 2. Proceed to […]
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Cherry Home launches the Cherry Electric Kettle
Cherry Home is adding another appliance to its growing roster of amenities-related products as it launches the Cherry Electric Kettle. So, how is Cherry Home selling a product that seems ubiquitous and in a market that has become saturated with them as a household name product? For Cherry Home, it is Cherry Electric Kettle’s space-saving […]
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IFC invests $8.3M in telco tower firm EdgePoint
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced its indirect equity investment worth $8.3 million in EdgePoint Infrastructure to support its venture into Philippine market. In a press release, the IFC said the investment will improve the mobile network capacity in the country and ensure EdgePoint remains competitive. More global players are poised to expand in the […]
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Philippines will be the home of the world’s largest solar power facility
What does it take to build the planet’s biggest solar power facility? As of writing, a Philippine billionaire, it seems. Enrique Razon, one of the richest figures in the Philippines, is said to be investing in clean renewable energy, joining a myriad of others who are opting to do the same. Per Unlisted Prime Infrastructure […]
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78,000 SIMs linked to text scams blocked by PLDT and Smart
After spamming their network with tons of messages offering unwitting recipients of job offers in an attempt to scam, telcos PLDT and Smart Communications have put up the effort to block 78,000 SIM numbers linked to the scheme. A record significantly worse than what’s recorded in 2021, the total is said to be more than […]
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Php1 million worth of gadgets stolen from Marikina store
Three armed robbers got away with Php1 million worth of gadgets from a consumer electronics store in Marikina. As caught via outdoor surveillance, the three arrived on motorcycles and entered the store with unfurled white sacks and their faces obscured by motorcycle helmets and masks. Per an employee’s account of the event, the robbers were […]