Smartmatic bags P 403-M Comelec contract for 2022 elections
Smartmatic will remain the country’s automated elections system provider for the May 9, 2022, general elections. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced it has awarded to the joint venture of Smartmatic USA Corp. and local partner SMMT-TMI 2016 (Smartmatic Philippines) the P402.7-million contract to provide the elections software to be used in next year’s […]
Ventureslink – Pivoting to the new normal in the manpower industry
With the effect of the continuing surge of COVID-19 cases being felt all over the country for more than a year now, VENTURESLINK (or VMSI) sustains its service excellence within the parameters and guidelines of the new normal working environment. As companies and businesses employ necessary adjustments to resume operations over the past and current […]
Pop A Virus Game – Win a Panasonic Air Conditioner! #MaalagangSummerChallenge
Are you ready to take on our #MaalagangSummerChallenge? Play and pop the viruses for a chance to WIN a Panasonic #JapanQualityAir Conditioner with nanoe™ X that eliminates bacteria and viruses, including the novel coronavirus! Here’s how: 1. Play the nanoe™ X Pop A Virus Game: http://bit.ly/PopAVirusGame 2. Record a video and tap the viruses to eliminate them […]
Two entry-level smartphones with longer battery life and bigger display
A good chunk of an average person’s day is spent with mobile devices as it is being used in just about every aspect of life. In fact, Filipinos are once again leading worldwide rankings on time spent on the internet and social media. From recreation to work and studying, many have found that their gadgets play a […]
Unemployment down to 7.1% in March 2021 but quality of jobs still in question
(UPDATED) Some 3.44 million Filipinos are jobless in March 2021. There are also fewer professionals, and more people classified under ‘elementary occupations.’ The Philippines generated more jobs in March 2021 as lockdown restrictions eased during the period. The quality of jobs available, however, remains in question. More young and old Filipinos also joined the labor […]
Unemployment worsens with 4.2 million jobless as of February — PSA
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, March 29) — Unemployment has worsened with 4.2 million Filipinos reported jobless in February this year due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported on Tuesday. This figure translates to an 8.8% unemployment rate, which is slightly higher than 8.7% or 4 million recorded jobless in […]
Xiaomi Celebrates Mi Fan Festival 2021
Xiaomi has recently announced the start of its annual Mi Fan Festival (MFF) with the theme “Explore the Possibilities.” The brand will host a series of online campaigns and invite Mi Fans to share their experiences of how Xiaomi’s products have benefited their lives with their friends and families. The global extravaganza started last April […]
COVID UPDATE: Panasonic Air Conditioners with nanoe™ X Confirmed to Inhibit the Novel Coronavirus
Global contract research organisation certifies the inhibitory effect of Panasonic Air Conditioners with nanoe™ X Technology on the Novel Coronavirus: 91.4% in 8 hours in a 6.7m3 space Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines Corporation (PMPC) announced a new breakthrough confirming that the inhibitory effect on the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) by the Panasonic Air Conditioner with nanoe™ X […]