Burger King Royal Makeover Makes its Way to the Philippines
Burger King gives nothing but confidence, boldness, and fun as it dons a new look after over 20 years. The well-loved brand is making big moves by introducing a completely new visual design that is forward-looking and speaks of the brand’s innovative evolutions in food quality, sustainability, and digital presence. “As guests’ needs evolve, Burger […].....»»
Fake Deliveries and WhatsApp Spam: Scammers Get Up to Some New Tricks in Q2 2021
In Q2 2021, amidst continued disruption in supply chains and mail services, scammers sought to use this fact to steal money and credit card details. Since last year, scammers have been taking advantage of the disruption in deliveries to convince users to open phishing links. This past quarter, not only has this trend continued, but […].....»»
BDO and BDO Foundation Cited by UK Body for Good Governance
BDO Unibank and its corporate social responsibility arm, BDO Foundation, were honored by UK-based Cambridge International Financial Advisory (IFA) at the 6th Global Good Governance (3G) Awards. BDO was recognized with the 3G Championship Award in Service Excellence for providing quality financial solutions and services that meet clients’ needs and exceed their expectations. The bank […].....»»
15,000 Sputnik V Component II Doses Arrive in PH
15,000 doses of Sputnik V component II arrived in the country on Friday and will be used for people who have received the Sputnik V component I dose. Director Maria Soledad Antonio of the Department of Health – Bureau of International Health Cooperation (DOH-BIHC) told reporters that the health department will track those who got […].....»»
PH gov’t reports 550K Daily Average Vaccination in August
Vaccination rollout of the Philippines against COVID-19 has been ramped up as the national government reports that the country has reached the 550,000 mark in average daily vaccinations in the first 12 days of August 2021. National Task Force Against Covid-19 (NTF) deputy chief implementer Vivencio Dizon made the announcement, adding that the 550,000 daily […].....»»
Diesel, Kerosene to Rollback this Week
Oil firms announced a rollback on the prices of diesel and kerosene for this week, starting today, marking the second week of rollbacks of oil prices in the country. Oil firms Caltex, Cleanfuel, Petro Gazz, PTT Philippines, Seaoil, and Shell announced in separate advisories that their diesel price will decrease by PHP0.30 per liter. Moreover, […].....»»
NNC 7 Scales Up Nutrition to End Malnutrition
With the launching of the Scaling Up Nutrition Strategy 3.0 (SUN Strategy 3.0), the National Nutrition Commission 7 (NNC 7) and Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) strives to end malnutrition in Central Visayas. SUN Strategy 3.0 is the third phase of the program. It involves the creation of SUN business, SUN civil society networks, and SUN […].....»»
BIR Reminds Youtubers, Influencers to Pay Taxes
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) reminds social media influencers, YouTubers, and other content creators to pay their taxes. BIR issued a memorandum on August 16 stating that social media influencers who are making money through online content, including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Reddit, Snapchat, etc. to pay correct taxes or face punishment. “The […].....»»
5 Steps to Plan Your Digital Transformation
Being in the IT industry for the last 28 years, I had the chance to observe the many advancements and upheavals in the field – advancements in technology, changes in standards and protocols, mergers and acquisitions, layoffs and re-organizations. But I have never seen Southeast Asia (SEA) transforming at a breakneck speed until this pandemic. […].....»»
SBCorp Encourages MSMEs to Go ‘Online’
Go digital. This was the message of Small Business Corporation (SBCorp) to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) during a recent virtual webinar entitled: “The New Normal is Digital: Business Solutions for MSMEs.” The webinar, attended by MSMEs across different industries, also marked the culmination of SBCorp’s 30th anniversary and the National MSME Week celebration. […].....»»
foodpanda Shops Now Features your Beauty and Wellness Essentials from Watsons
Take self-care to the next level as you stay safe at home. It’s now more convenient to get your glass skin basics and other beauty essentials from Watsons as foodpanda shops now include its extensive catalogue of your favorite brands. Choose from the wide array of skincare products, hygiene needs, and wellness aids by browsing […].....»»
Gov’t Eyes Stricter Measures vs. COVID-19 Delta Variant
The national government is looking into the implementation of stricter health protocols as the country prepares for the local transmission of the COVID-19 Delta variant as cases are now being detected in the country. President Rodrigo Duterte said in his pre-recorded “Talk to the People” Monday night that the reported local cases of serious alarm […].....»»
Gasoline, Diesel Prices Increase for 8th Straight Week
As major markets continue to recover from COVID-19, prices of oil products globally continue to rise, evident by the eighth-straight week of increases to diesel and gasoline, while kerosene price increases again following a rollback last week. Oil firms Caltex, Petro Gazz, PTT Philippines, Seaoil, Shell, and Total said in separate advisories Monday that prices […].....»»
Why do Accounts Become Dormant and How to Avoid it
BANK clients are reminded that accounts without any activity for a long time can become dormant. A bank account is considered dormant when there is no financial activity — deposit or withdrawal — for a period of two years for a savings account and one year for a checking account. Dormant accounts are subject to […].....»»
Phishing in Messenger Apps – What’s New?
Anonymized data, voluntarily provided by Kaspersky Internet Security for Android users, has shown which messenger apps are the most popular among phishing scammers. The biggest share of detected malicious links between December 2020 and May 2021 were sent via WhatsApp (89.6%), followed by Telegram (5.6%). Viber is in third place with a share of 4.7% […].....»»
PH Procures a Total of 164M Doses of COVID-19 Vax for 2021
The Philippines is expected to have a steady stream of COVID-19 vaccines for the rest 2021 as the government has successfully secured 164 million doses of vaccines through procurement, the COVAX Facility, and through diplomatic relations with other countries. National Task Force (NTF) Against Covid-19 chairperson, Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, and NTF chief implementer and vaccine […].....»»
The Pancake House Offers New Treats and Promos
The Pancake House offers new treats for their customers, offering more choices for your friends and family. They are also offering promos for you to take advantage of. The Pancake House introduces their very own Creamy Chicken Carbonara, Pan Chicken Burger Jr. & Mushroom Soup, Spaghetti with Pan Chicken Burger Jr., and Creamy Tomato Soup, […].....»»
95% of Megaworld Hotels Staff Now Vaccinated
Megaworld Hotels & Resorts, the country’s largest homegrown hotel chain today, has vaccinated 95% of its 1,154 hotel-based staff and personnel who are actively working in the various properties during this pandemic. These include teams from the front office, housekeeping, food, and beverage, engineering, sales and marketing, finance, executive, human resources, and security in different […].....»»
1 in 2 Families in APAC Bought or Rented Extra Devices for Remote Learning
In a recent survey, Kaspersky identified the technical challenges families faced during the still continuing remote learning across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. To provide all their children with the devices they needed for online classes, more than half or one in every two families in APAC (49%) with two or more children had to […].....»»
Solve your Online Learning Woes with the POCO M3 PRO 5G
With schools and universities still implementing blended modules and online classes, having access to the right tools has become essential to maximize learning from home. A powerful, affordable, and battery-efficient smartphone can make it the best study buddy for cash-strapped students. Enter the POCO M3 PRO 5G, the latest smartphone in the POCO series packed […].....»»