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Rise to the challenge with some of the nation’s most popular Gen Z stars, Darren Espanto, Kyline Alcantara, Mavy and Cassy Legaspi, and P-POP boy group BGYO using Xiaomi's newest Redmi Note 11, the smartphone that can conquer any challenge with its flagship-level specs and features. Xiaomi recently launched in the Philippines the Redmi Note 11 Series, starting with the mid-range king, the Redmi Note 11, bringing powerful upgrades that push the limits of any mid-range smartphone with an upgraded camera, display, and performance. Among the Redmi Note 11 ambassadors is P-POP boy group BGYO composing of JL Toreliza, Nate Porcalla, Gelo Rivera, Mikki Claver, and Akira Morishita who made Xiaomi trend on social media when they posted about the phone. Gelo talked about how the Redmi Note 11 is his perfect partner for his busy schedule. “With training, shows, and interviews here and there, all of us need a phone that can keep up with our super fast-paced lifestyle and the Redmi Note 11 does

From March 14 to 26, tech enthusiasts can upgrade their programming skills and connect with like-minded individuals from across the region As the digital landscape continues to grow exponentially in the SEA region, Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, launches Shopee Code League (SCL) to help upskill coders through workshops and challenges designed to enhance programming abilities. This initiative is available to tech coders of all levels from across the region. Shopee Code League is a 2-week league that features a series of exclusive online training sessions organized by Shopee and two rounds of coding competitions that let participants solve algorithmic puzzles designed by the Shopee Engineering team. Attended by over 17,000 participants and 300 partners from eight locations across the region in 2021, the competition initially had three different tracks: Data Science, Data Analytics, and Programming. This year, to cater to the need of more coders keen

Epson, Southeast Asia’s number one Point-of-Sale (POS) receipt printer vendor, launches the new Epson TM-m30II POS thermal receipt printer, a sleek and compact receipt printer that works as a fuss-free Tablet POS setup. It offers configuration and connection flexibility for a more user-friendly experience and improved productivity and efficiency. Accommodating the evolving needs of today’s growing businesses in the food and beverage and retail industries, the Epson TM-m30II POS thermal receipt printer is designed with transactional efficiency in mind as it supports multiple languages and multiple peripherals without additional fuss.  Ideal for the busy retail and hospitality environments, the Epson TM-m30II has a high print speed of up to 250 mm/sec, and an enhanced printer mechanism, printhead and cutter life. These features make it a faster and reliable companion to keep up with printing during peak periods. The TM-m30II’s 180-degree rotation function, front paper loading setting, na

Filipinos looking to get their hands on essentials for printing and labeling now have a new and convenient way to buy as Brother Philippines makes its bundle deals available on Shopee.  Customers can get bundle deals on Brother labelmakers and TZe tapes, as well as printers and ink cartridges all at a discounted price on the Solidmac store on Shopee, the company’s authorized dealer on the e-commerce platform.  Shopping for Brother products online on Shopee is a great way to get the machines and top up the consumables you need without the risk of going out. In addition to the already existing bundle deals, non-bundled machines and consumables are also available, and customers can also expect to see even more deals and discounts on Brother products on the store.  To start shopping for Brother products on Shopee, simply head on over to shopee.ph/solidmacstore today!  For more details on Brother’s promos and offers, you can call the Brother Helpdesk Hotline at (02) 8 581-9898, or through t

Ivana Alawi is one of the most popular vloggers in the country who has gained a loyal following because of her fun content, which shows how she expresses her love for the people around her - family, friends, fans and beyond. As packed as her schedule is, she always makes the time to give back to her community, holding several donation drives and sharing her experiences on her Youtube channel.   This February, Ivana unveils a new way to send love with her new partner that does it all for her - GCash.  The #1 e-wallet in the country recently launched the online sensation as the newest member of its barkada, the perfect face to show #SendGCashSendLove is the easiest and safest way to send your love to the people in your life. “I’m really happy to be the newest face of GCash. Dati pa akong gumagamit ng app na ito, and I’m really glad na ineendorse ko na siya ngayon,” says Ivana. “I’ve been using GCash Send Money throughout the pandemic to send love and money to my friends and family and it

Working from home has been the dominant trend among professionals for the past two years. This year, many companies are looking into a hybrid working setup. This lets employees go back to the office safely while also giving them the option to still work remotely. The HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 Notebook PC is protected on all fronts with its powerful, reliable security features. Shifting to this setup also means that one may need to upgrade their laptops to suit their needs. Apart from having the basic tools like MS Office, it’s also important to invest in a device with reliable security features to keep personal and business documents safe from viruses and hackers. This is especially crucial for those who often connect to public Wi-Fi. A capable laptop that provides reliable protection is the HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8. This commercial-grade laptop is built with the latest security features that can neutralize even the most advanced malware. It’s a fitting device for the inevitable “hybr

The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League - Philippines (MPL-PH) Season 9 gets the green light from Games and Amusements Board (GAB) to go offline from the 3rd week of the regular season up to the playoffs. GAB initially confirmed the approval to have the games onsite from Week 5 onward.  During the period, strict health and safety protocols will be implemented such as having swab tests and limiting the number of personnel entering in the venue. There will also be a roving safety officer to ensure everyone follows the rules. Safety and sanitation kits will be shared with all attendees and potential cases will be isolated. The venue will be limited to players, casters, and staff for safety purposes. There will also be no audience during the games, but fans can stream the matches at the comfort of their homes through MPL-PH's official social media platforms - Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. For more information, follow MPL PH on the Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok channels.

PLDT Enterprise, the B2B arm of the country’s largest fully integrated telecommunications provider PLDT, highlights the advantages of deploying Internet of Things (IoT) technology in overcoming the impacts of the pandemic to local businesses.  Jojo Gendrano, FVP & Head for PLDT and Smart Enterprise, said that IoT technology has been increasingly relevant in allowing entrepreneurs to thrive in today’s dynamic business landscape, effectively addressing the challenges in the new normal. “As we continue to feel the effects of the pandemic, businesses need to be empowered by enabling a truly connected environment where they can overcome the challenges of distance and physical restrictions. We can do that through adopting technologies such as Internet of Things,” said Gendrano. IoT technology allows communication between machines through wired and wireless communication channels, enabling full control, visibility, transparency, and security of internet-enabled devices. It is one of the i