5.14.2015

Beyond Simple Reasons Why People Need to Start Blogging

Blogging

From just simple online diaries, blogs are now one of the most effective means of communication across people, communities and businesses online. Out of thousands of blogs in the World Wide Web which is considerably known as the blogosphere, many of them are well-known around the world while some become popular in their own right.

Globe and Disney Unite!!

Globe and the Disney Experience

Globe Telecom is once again enhancing the digital lifestyle experience of the Filipino mobile subscribers with a comprehensive and multi-year collaboration with The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia.

The Millionaire Fever and The Baker King on TV5

There will be more reasons why Filipino viewers should tune in to the happy network TV5 on their television sets with the return of the Millionaire fever and the Philippine adaptation of one of the most popular Korean dramas in Philippine television today.

Local 4G Smartphones Built for the Right Price

Local mobile phone brands in the Philippines are now beginning to showcase their own brand of Android smartphones that are capable of providing faster internet speeds through 4G LTE connectivity. What makes these phones interesting is that they become more affordable than those of international brands. But, the only problem is the fact that internet in the Philippines has been reportedly one of the slowest in the world. But, who cares about that anyway?

5.10.2015

Talking About the Remake of Pangako sa 'Yo

Pangako sa 'Yo 2015

Many Philippine television viewers are now talking about the highly-anticipated remake of the classic 2000 teleserye Pangako sa'Yo. It is slated to replace ABS-CBN's top-rating primetime masterpiece Forevermore starting on May 25, 2015.

K-Pop Idol Search Shifts to Mainstream Television

KISPinoy

April 22, 2015 marked the official launching of KISPinoy: The K-Pop Philippination, a reality talent search that aims to discover young and talented Filipino K-Pop performers. Matthew Choi, the show's founder and producer, believed that the Filipino is the next K-Pop superstar.

Free Internet Enjoyed by Six Million

Smart Free Internet Promo

The groundbreaking Free Internet promo for Smart, Sun Cellular and Talk n'Text subscribers was a game changer for the Philippine mobile telecommunications industry since it was launched in September 2014. The said offer has not only boosted the revenues of wireless leader Smart Communications Inc., but also made an increase in customer uptake and data traffic as well.

Watching Movies and TV Shows is More Fun with HOOQ

HOOQ

A typical Filipino's summer, whether he or she is on vacation or at home, would not be complete without watching his or her favorite movies and TV shows over and over again. This is why Globe Telecom, the purveyor of Filipino digital lifestyle, brings them HOOQ, the first online entertainment video service in Asia that gives them access to a library of thousands of local and international movies and television shows on-demand.

5.05.2015

Dream Dad, Nathaniel Leads National TV Ratings in April

National TV Ratings for April 2015

ABS-CBN has kept its stronghold in national TV viewership for the month of April 2015 with an average audience share of 42%, which is five points higher than the 37% average share of its rival network based on ratings data from Kantar Media.

The LG G4 Has Arrived!!

LG G4

LG Mobile has officially announced its newest flagship smartphone, the LG G4. The Korean-based mobile phone brand hopes that its first smartphone running on the latest Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system will either replicate or surpass the success of its previous award-winning flagship phone, the G3.

Fight of the Century Wins Big in TV Ratings

Battle for Greatness

Many Filipinos have tuned in to the fight of the century between Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao and Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr., although they were disappointed at the outcome of the fight and its even interesting aftermath about the Pacman's shoulder injury. While thousands survive the heat in free public viewing areas, most prefer watching the delayed free TV airing of the MayPac bout at home. And it seems that ABS-CBN wins big when it comes to television ratings.

Smart Postpaid Flexibundles Now with Free Facebook

Smart Postpaid Flexibundles with Free Facebook

Wireless leader Smart Communications Inc. is now beefing up its services to bring customers what is claimed to be the best postpaid experience that would cater to the growing demands of Filipino mobile subscribers for digital lifestyle on their mobile devices, more particularly on smartphones, especially when it comes to mobile internet.

Microsoft Lumia on the Roll in the Philippines

Microsoft Philippines has recently unveiled two new Windows-powered Lumia smartphones, namely the Microsoft Lumia 640 XL Dual SIM and the Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM, in the Philippine markets.

5.01.2015

The Rise of the Convertibles

In 2014, local tech brands prove to be a dominating force in the Philippine tech industry with successful sales of their own brand of Android smartphones and the successful launch of their own flagship smartphones. Now they are entering the PC scene with their own brand of two-in-1 tablet computers.

Globe Tattoo Strengthens with Entertainment Portfolio

Globe Tattoo

Globe Tattoo, the home broadband brand of Globe Telecom, seeks to strengthen its position as the fastest-growing broadband business in the Philippines with a portfolio of world-class digital entertainment content now offering to its home broadband users.

The Fight of the Century at the Comforts of Home

Battle for Greatness

On May 3 (Manila time), the moment boxing aficionados and fans all over the world have been waiting for has come, as eight-division Filipino world boxing champion Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao and undefeated American pound-for-pound king Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. will square off in a historic showdown in the world of boxing today. Millions of Filipinos cannot wait to watch the so-called fight of the century and show the world their support for the People's Champion none other than Manny Pacquiao: The question is: Where will you watch the Pacquiao-Mayweather bout?

TV5 Breaking New Grounds in the Online World

Bloom
Bloom: The Stylish Guide to the Fab Life is one of the original online-only programs from Digital5 that offers practical advice for the modern woman with beauty queen Maggie Wilson, model Mikaela Martinez, and actress Bubbles Paraiso.
Fresh from its successful "Happy sa 2015" campaign, TV5 is extending its reach and is now sharing its own brand of happiness to online audiences in the Philippines and around the world with a vast library of original online content from the happy network's online arm, Digital5.

On the Verge of Switching to Digital Television

National Telecommunications Commission
The National Telecommunications Commission is the implementing agency for the transition of broadcast systems from old analog to digital broadcasts which will be fully implemented soon. The Philippines has officially adopted the Japanese standard's ISDB-T technology for the said transition.
Major television stations in the Philippines are now starting to upgrade their broadcast systems from analog to digital terrestrial television broadcasts (DTTB) to comply with the standards and technological requirements set by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC).