THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said that the number of entities doing business as online sellers has risen to 2 million, far larger than the department’s projections. “As of our estimate for 2022, we are at 2 million e-commerce participants. We had a roadmap in 2021 with an estimate of 750,000 by 2022 […]
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Corinium presents: CISO Healthcare APAC Online
Singapore, Sep 19, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Exclusively designed for today’s healthcare InfoSec leaders to compare their strategies and to learn, network with forward-thinking peers, to discuss how the healthcare industry can use information security to reform and revolutionise the patient experience. Taking place across two days, this online event delivers the […]
Bill eyes online textbook library
A SENATOR has filed a bill that will give students free access to digital learning materials to ensure learning continuity and bridge the gaps caused by a coronavirus pandemic. “While we return to face-to-face classes, our public libraries, one of the country’s pathways to educational resources, should remain pandemic-proof — ubiquitous and accessible — regardless […]
Senate bill to outlaw online gambling
A SENATOR has filed a bill that seeks to make online gambling illegal in the Philippines. “The social cost of gambling is too high — bankruptcy, broken families and criminal activities, among others,” Senator Emmanuel Joel J. Villanueva said in Senate Bill 1281’s explanatory note. The social cost for each pathological gambler is $9,393 yearly […]
Cabaero: Punctuation marks
The answer to “personalized” scam is “anonymizing” names on e-wallets. Plenty of quotation marks in the fight against digital scams but there is no exclamation point to end the fraud.Credit goes to telecommunications companies for taking immediate action on the innovation introduced by fraudsters to use the names of online users to personalize their messages. […]
Jefferies maintains Buy rating on Yeahka(09923.HK)
HONG KONG, Sep 2, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Yeahka, the leading payment-based technology platform in China announced its 2022 interim results in late August. During the period, total revenue climbed 17.1% to RMB1,641.8 million, gross profit rose 52.1% to RMB529.3 million, and gross margin increased from 24.8% to 32.2%. “Yeahka’s 1H revenue […]
PCSO eyes online lotto to boost yearly revenue
By Kyanna Angela Bulan THE PHILIPPINE Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Tuesday said it is seeking to boost its revenue through online lotto operations. “We are embarking on digital operations,” PCSO Chairman Junie E. Cua told congressmen at a hearing. “We are installing additional terminals. We would like to go online, so that it would […]
Globe steps up advocacies against online bullying to protect Filipino children
DIGITAL solutions platform Globe intensifies its commitment to online safety, enjoining the academe, mental health professionals, parents and guardians, and other key partners to protect Filipino children against cyberbullying.Due to the pervasiveness of bullying on digital platforms, Globe noted the need for parents and caregivers to understand their role in keeping children safe online.“As Globe […]
DBM to release NCAs to agencies online
THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said it is planning to start releasing via online channels key notifications to agencies informing them of funding approval. The mechanism for release will be the DBM’s Action Document Releasing System (ADRS), whose services will be extended to notices of cash allocation (NCAs), notices of organization, staffing, and […]
Internet transactions bill approved unanimously by House committee
THE proposed Internet Transactions Act, which seeks to establish an electronic commerce (e-commerce) bureau, was unanimously approved by the House Trade Committee on Wednesday. The committee had consolidated several bills before voting for the version it approved, invoking section 48 of the rules of the House of Representatives, which allows records of past proceedings to […]
Health app launches online medical mission
MWELL by Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) has launched the biggest nationwide online medical mission.Dubbed the National mWellness Day, the event will bring together volunteer doctors and health practitioners to provide free online consultation to Filipinos from all parts of the country via the mWell PH app on Aug. 27-28, 2022.Now on its second year, […]
PayMongo ties up with Trade dep’t for MSMEs’ digital transformation
ONLINE PAYMENTS enabler PayMongo Philippines, Inc. announced on Tuesday a partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) aimed at increasing micro, small, and medium enterprises’ (MSMEs) access to financial services. The partnership aims to help MSMEs digitize their businesses through digital payment solutions, PayMongo said in an e-mailed statement. Under the partnership, PayMongo […]
Ford Philippines boosts digital presence with online reservation portal
CAR manufacturer Ford Philippines has launched an online reservation portal for its new vehicles in a bid to boost its digital presence. The company said that its online reservation platform, which is on the Ford Philippines website, allows customers to reserve specific variants of next-generation Ford vehicles without having to visit a dealership. “Within the […]
Magsaysay-Ho fetches P26M at auction
SALCEDO Auctions recorded a clearance rate of nearly 90% of artworks sold at its Finer Pursuits live and online auction held on June 25. The auction featured important Philippine art as well as a curated collection of Philippine furniture and antiques, valuable timepieces, decor, and other rare collectibles. The highlight of the sale, a 1971 […]
EQS-News: 51Talk releases first quarter results, announcing spin-off with listed company targeting overseas market
EQS-News via SEAPRWire.com / 04/07/2022 / 11:20 UTC+8 51Talk releases first quarter results, announcing spin-off with listed company targeting overseas market On 24 June 2022, 51Talk(COE.US) announced its first quarter 2022 financial results. The report indicates 51Talk has restructured its mainland and overseas business and completed operational restructuring. By spinning off its mainland business from […]
51Talk releases first quarter results, announcing spin-off with listed company targeting overseas market
On 24 June 2022, 51Talk(COE.US) announced its first quarter 2022 financial results. The report indicates 51Talk has restructured its mainland and overseas business and completed operational restructuring. By spinning off its mainland business from the listed company, 51Talk will focus on developing its overseas English services for children and becoming a listed international online education […]
2022 Shaoxing Famous Products International Online Exhibition Launch Ceremony and CCOIC Shaoxing Chamber of Commerce RCEP Forum Was Successfully Held
Shaoxing, China, June 29, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – On June 28, 2022 Shaoxing Famous Products International Online Exhibition Launch Ceremony and CCOIC Shaoxing Chamber of Commerce RCEP Forum was successfully held. This kicked off a series of 12 online cloud exhibitions for 6 months, targeting different industries and overseas markets. The event […]
Ched 7: 39 of 181 colleges, universities applied for F2F
AT LEAST 39 out of 181 higher education institutions (HEIs) in Central Visayas have applied before the Commission on Higher Education in Central Visayas (Ched 7) for permission to conduct limited face-to-face (F2F) classes.Dr. Johnny Yao, Ched 7’s alternate focal person for limited face-to-face classes, said they are still accepting more applications for limited F2F […]
Cybercrime agency plans crackdown on online scams
THE Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), which recently opened a cybercrime laboratory in Quezon City, said it will expand its operations to online fraud after initially focusing on addressing online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC). CICC Executive Director Cezar O. Mancao II said at a June 17 briefing that the opening of the […]
Get Me Press Launches an Online PR Agency Focused on Startups and Founders
CHICAGO, IL, Jun 17, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Get Me Press’ founders are excited to announce the launch of their online public relations agency, which will focus on startups and entrepreneurs. To learn more about Get Me Press and the services they offer visit www.getmepressnow.com. The company’s mantra, according to a spokeswoman, […]