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Licensed software as first line of defense

‘Every CEO and business leader in the engineering and design industry should make it a New Year’sYear’s resolution to manage their software assets carefully.’

24 February 20241 MIN READ

When customers have no voice

The millions of pesos customers owe have yet to be refunded. Pity the customers served by these utilities.

23 February 20241 MIN READ

What’s in a name? Google’s Bard is now Gemini

‘This plan gives people the best of Google AI and Google’s latest advancements, along with all the benefits of the existing Google One Premium plan, such as…

18 February 20241 MIN READ

Broad access to a quick credit line helps Filipinos cope with rising cost of living.

Digital lending as a hedge against inflation

‘When I tried using Tala, I started hoping to grow my business. Because I have more funds for my business, I can also dream bigger.’

17 February 20241 MIN READ

BRIDGING FUTURES: Foundever in the Philippines collaborates with the Department of Social Welfare and Development to hold a ‘Learn2Employ’ training session for senior high school graduates equipping the youth with essential skills and knowledge to pave the way for their successful integration into the workforce. Pictured are the Foundever team and the DSWD team who organized the training session held at Payatas, Quezon City. | photograph courtesy of Foundever

Upskilling students for 21st-century job requirements

‘We always seek opportunities to provide learning and training sessions for our employees and the communities we serve as part of our commitment to their…

17 February 20241 MIN READ

Let there be light

Meralco refunded almost P48 billion to consumers following the Energy Regulatory Commission’s decision to refund the distribution-related charges from 2012 to…

11 February 20241 MIN READ

Study: Filipino employees see offices not conducive to growth

‘Our study reveals that employees in the Philippines have embraced hybrid work and are willing to return to the office more often, but with a caveat,…

10 February 20241 MIN READ

Personal privacy and security are just as important online as they are offline. Safeguarding valuable information means thinking about what’s incoming and outgoing and being smart about passwords, the information you share, and understanding the choices you have when it comes to protecting your privacy online.

Worry-free internet

‘This adds another layer of security on top of passwords to help prevent bad actors from accessing your account by requiring you to use a secondary factor on…

10 February 20241 MIN READ

The collaboration between the National Center for Mental Health and ePLDT, the ICT subsidiary of PLDT, resulted in the implementation of a cloud-based Contact Center as a Service system.

Navigating the impact of digitalization on mental health

‘When you dial the NCMH #1553 hotline, which you can call for free using a landline, you will be answered by responders equipped in crisis management and…

9 February 20241 MIN READ

Responsibility and missed opportunities

Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas appealed to the Office of the President, DoE, and the ERC to intervene and place the power transmission service provider to own…

29 January 20241 MIN READ