On June 27, the country inaugurated its largest molecular laboratory capable of detecting COVID-19 and other contagious diseases at the former Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Headquarters in Port Area Manila. Through the initiatives of the Philippine Red Cross, the project was partly funded by Metrobank and GT Capital Holdings through a PhP 18 million donation,…
Europe’s No. 1 home appliances brand Beko is now in the Philippines. The market leader in the white goods space aims to empower the new Filipino generations to live healthier lives. Instead of celebrating with a grand launch for this significant milestone, Beko chose to forego the event and instead channeled its resources to help…
Not even the global threat of the COVID-19 pandemic can stop advocates from saving planet Earth, as the number of GCash Forest Green Heroes recently hit an all-time high of 3 million users. GCash Forest is a feature in the GCash app that allows people to plant and grow trees through their smartphones, each one…
As many slowly shift back to their normal routines, Globe Platinum has made it easier for customers to show their gratitude for the country’s frontliners who continue to lead the battle against the pandemic. From June 15 to September 15, Platinum customers can chat with Thea, their Digital Assistant on the Facebook Messenger app, and…
As part of the concluding celebration of Pride Month, Google will hold an online event called “Pride Conversations” to create a discussion and champion some of today’s inspiring members of the Filipino LGBTQ+ community. This will be streamed live on Google Philippines YouTube channel on June 30, 2020 at 5:00PM. The speakers of the event…
The COVID-19 pandemic placed our barangay officers on the spotlight as they served as frontliners in their respective communities. Residents of every barangay counted on their barangay officials for guidance and action on their safety and other support services. They were the ones to implement the nationwide curfew, screen and qualify those eligible for the…
GCash, the undisputed leading and preferred mobile wallet in the Philippines, has helped both the national and local governments to disburse close to 2 billion in financial aid to more than 335,000 Filipinos who were adversely affected by the national health situation. Since the start of the community quarantine periods in March, government agencies both…
Everise, a next-generation, disruptive, business process outsourcing (BPO) company, launches a solution experience for brands who want a 100% boost of love into their customer experience- The Love Experience (LX) June is Pride Month. Pride is a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community, but it is also about fighting for acceptance across the world. June was…
The current crisis has presented unprecedented challenges for the entire world, with countless establishments such as schools halting operations in an effort to contain the spread of the virus. According to data gathered by UNICEF, more than 180 countries have imposed nationwide closures on educational institutions, affecting not only the teachers and staff, but also…
As Alfamart Philippines, the first and only Super Minimart chain in the country, celebrated its 6th year of operating in the Philippines, they have opened almost 900 stores across Central Luzon, Metro Manila, and South Luzon. Despite the formidable and expansive numbers that they have achieved in such a short time, Alfamart nevertheless remains focused…
Since the start of this year, the Philippines has been facing one great hurdle after another. Despite the gravity, Filipinos have been known to deal with problems head on. It has been three months since the government has declared community quarantine in most cities and provinces in the Philippines. As the country continues to fight…
