With a growing spread of coronavirus and social distancing globally, people are increasingly searching for digital services able to meet their current needs in food and essentials, healthcare and finance. Asia is not an exception. As the findings of Robocash Group have shown, the pandemic has made 41% of its customers in the region use…
In effect of the enhanced community quarantine against the spread of the novel coronavirus, the shift for Philippine enterprises towards adopting remote working schemes is likely progressing earlier than normal. PLDT Enterprise, the b2b arm of the Philippines’ leading ICT and digital services provider, says that the work-from-home scheme forced upon by the lockdown compels…
Oriente, the Hong Kong-based technology and data science company unlocking financial access for Southeast Asia recently secured a US$20 million debt funding facility from Silverhorn Group, a leading Asia-focused multi-asset investment firm. The facility, which can increase up to US$50 million, will be used to grow Cashalo’s loan book and extend the reach of its…
To comply with the enhanced community quarantine, Manila Water has temporarily suspended its meter reading and billing activities since March 17, 2020 until further notice. The current water bill of affected East Zone customers will be computed based on the average consumption for the past three (3) months. Manila Water announced the implementation of this…
In support of the hardworking medical practitioners leading the country’s fight against COVID-19, Max’s Group, Inc. (MGI) has introduced an online meal donation platform called “Pledge A Plate.” This aims to provide hot, filling meals to the brave men and women working tirelessly, across different partner hospitals in Metro Manila, to flatten the curve. While…
Filipinos’ work environment is no longer limited by their office location or 8-hour work window. With the changes brought by technological advancement, job seekers have more options to earn and started considering work from home opportunities. It keeps them away from congested roads during rush hours and allows them to work productively at home even…
Over 440 medical institutions from 104 countries and regions have applied to learn and share experiences in battling COVID-19 through the International Medical Expert Communication Platform. The platform, a centerpiece of the Global MediXchange for Combating COVID-19 (GMCC) program, was jointly established by the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Foundation. It is designed for medical…
Solane has announced that it will carry on with its operations and address their customers’ LPG needs amid the directives of the government to put the entire Luzon under Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) to prevent the spread of the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The country’s leading LPG brand said that its Hatid-Bahay Hotline is…
A star-studded online concert, featuring pop stars and celebrities whose heartwarming voices and generous hearts, raised much-needed funds for families affected by the lockdown. Landers Superstore, together with the Philippine Army, raised P4million as it sparked hope and cheer through an online benefit concert named ONE VOICE PILIPINAS to help families in need during the…
Studying or working from home, or mostly known as “telecommuting,” can be beneficial for families as it enables flexibility of work schedule, eliminates daily commute, increases productivity and promotes work-life balance. Technology and the internet now make it easier than ever to work and study from home, as there’s an app or website that can…
Century Pacific Food, Inc. (CPFI), the countrys biggest canned food maker, has announced it will be providing aid and one million food packs to Filipinos amid the COVID-19 outbreak. CPFI, as part of its Food, Health, and Hope” program, is pledging to donate one million assorted packs of ulam and fortified milk through the National…
