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 […]
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Hassle-free celebrations at home with the Cherry Digital Air Fryer AF200
Preparing big celebrations at home? Make your favorite dishes hassle-free with the Cherry Digital Air Fryer AF200.
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DTI pushes e-commerce platforms to give discounts to seniors, PWDs
The Department of Industry (DTI) wants e-commerce platforms to follow the Joint Memorandum Circular No. 01, series of 2022, titled “Guidelines on the Provision of the Mandatory Statutory Benefits and Privileges of the Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities on their Purchases through Online (e-commerce) and Phone Call/SMS”.
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Motorola Moto G42: 6.4-inch OLED, 50MP camera, 5000mAh battery
In the market for a real budget phone sans 5G connectivity? Check out this latest Moto G42 from Motorola.
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Infinix Note 12 G96 launched in the Philippines
Infinix brings another bang-for-the-buck smartphone to the Philippines, the new Note 12 G96.
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Want to work from home permanently? Here are your top choices
It’s the year 2022. People are expected to return to the office, and yet a lot of us prefer the comfort of our homes as we work our fingers to the bone. If you want a job with a remote work setup, here are your top choices. Encoder Engineer Office staff Virtual assistant Architect Information […]
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Vivo X80, X80 Pro prices in the Philippines
Vivo’s latest flagship line has made its way to the Philippines. Meet the Vivo X80 and X80 Pro, which boasts powerful hardware, tons of features, and of course, killer set of cameras.
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Motorola Moto G62 5G: Snapdragon 480 Plus, 120Hz display, 5000mAh battery
5G smartphones have really become affordable and attainable. Pretty much all brands now have budget-friendly options, including Motorola, which recently launched the Moto G62 5G.
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Binance seeks partnership with PH payment service providers, banks
The world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange Binance is looking to establish a partnership with local payment service providers and banking institutions in a bid to provide localized services in the Philippines. Per a press briefing in the city of Taguig, Binance founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao emphasizes the country’s importance in the entire crypto ecosystem. Zhao […]
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Microsoft pushing to make HDD boot drives obsolete by 2023
Many pre-built PCs of today consider the hard disk drive (HDD) as a major component, often as primary storage. But Microsoft is seeking to change that as it pushes for solid-state drives (SSDs) among original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of Windows 11 computers. The notion came from a recent executive brief by the data storage analyst […]
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MMDA reminds Filipinos that e-bikes, e-scooters require license and registration
Amid the rising popularity of e-bikes and e-scooters, the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is reminding the public that the use of these electric vehicles requires registration and a driver’s license. As reported on Frontline Pilipinas, the MMDA said that these smaller-form vehicles are among those the government agency is currently monitoring due to the […]