Maya Accelerates their Excellent ‘Digi-Palengke’ Thrust in Mindanao
Maya is transforming Davao City’s biggest Bankerohan Public Market with the launch of the Paleng-QR PH initiative in Mindanao today. Spearheading the “digi-palengke” program is Davao City Government with the support of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG). Also supporting the launch are PLDT and Smart Communications. BSP […]
UNICEF World Children’s Day Celebrates Stories of Vulnerable Children
UNICEF around the world celebrated World Children’s Day—a day by children, for children. The Rizal Monument, the SM MOA Globe, the Office of the Bangsamoro Chief Minister, the Provincial Capitol of Dinagat Island and major expressways under the Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation were awash in blue to impart an important message: that every child everywhere […]
Families Around the World Spend 156% of Monthly Income during Christmas – WorldRemit Data
Families around the world can expect to spend up to 156% of their monthly income on Christmas this year, according to the latest results from the WorldRemit Cost of Christmas study. The study found that households in Lebanon will pay the highest amount compared to their average monthly income (688%). Meanwhile, families in The Netherlands […]
Huawei Signs Global ITU Pledge to Help 120 million People in Remote Areas Connect to the Digital World
Huawei has signed a global commitment to join the International Telecommunication Union’s Partner2Connect digital alliance, which will bring connectivity to about 120 million people in remote areas in more than 80 countries by 2025. Liang Hua, Chairman of Huawei, announced the decision at the company’s 2022 Sustainability Forum, Connectivity+: Innovate for Impact. The forum explored […]
Mapúa University and Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance Joint Program Poised to Advance Fintech Industry
Mapúa University has led the charge in elevating the country’s financial technology (fintech) segment with its new Fintech and Regulatory Innovation (FTRI) program, with content powered by the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) of the University of Cambridge Judge Business School, and in partnership with Fintech Alliance.Ph (FTAP). Mapúa’s FTRI program is the first […]