2021 was a good year for Building Young Tech Entrepreneur (BYTE)’s Startup Summit, with both its attendees and speakers having positive things to say about the event, it’s safe to say that it was a resounding success. Over the last two years, as we shift from a physical setup to a more digital one, there have come new markets, new needs, and new wants. And where there are problems, there will be problem solvers. Great minds are behind every single startup that blossoms. But how about the young minds who have world-changing ideas but don’t know where to start? That’s…
Author: Team Wolf
Viu, PCCW’s leading pan-regional OTT video streaming service, announced today that the platform was the number 1 premium video on demand platform in terms of the number of Monthly Average Users (MAUs) in Greater Southeast Asia*, following the latest Media Partners Asia (MPA) AMPD Research report for Q4 2021*, released on March 28. The report revealed that Viu’s MAUs is once again ahead of other major streaming platforms in Greater Southeast Asia and continued to be the highest for all quarters of 2021. The platform also ranked second in both paid subscribers and premium video streaming minutes amongst major video…
Following its back-to-back awards as the Philippines’ fastest 5G mobile network, PLDT mobile services arm Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) has been recognized anew for delivering the Best Mobile Video Experience across all mobile technologies, according Ookla®, the global leader in mobile and broadband network intelligence. Ookla declared Smart as the winner of the Best Mobile Video Experience award with a Video Score™ of 65.75 based on its analysis of Speedtest Intelligence® data covering Q3-Q4 2021 from 54,894 user-initiated tests. Its closest competitor registered a Video Score of 60. Measured on a scale of 0 to 100, Ookla’s Video Score considers…
The regular season is almost over, with teams scrambling to get way past each other and secure their position in the playoffs. Week 6 ended with ECHO, TNC Pro Team, and RSG Philippines securing the top three spots. Many saw how Nexplay EVOS was desperate to end its losing slump, beating Bren Esports last week. The much-needed lift from Renejay “Renejay” Barcarse, who finally got his hands on Chou gave the team what they’ve needed to secure their points. This week, they will be facing off Smart Omega on the battlefield. Currently, Smart Omega is trying to get out of…
Jackson Wang returns with a new single and video for “Blow,” out now via TEAM WANG Records/88rising Records/Warner Records. The highly-anticipated “Blow” unveils an explosive new sonic direction – blending punchy guitar riffs with anthemic pop – and heralds Jackson’s artistic evolution. “Blow” is accompanied by a music video directed by longtime collaborator Daniel Cloud Campos (Jackson Wang’s “100 Ways”, Panic! At The Disco, Zedd) which perfectly complements the song’s fiery energy. Brimming with theatrical suspense, choreography, and fashion, the video highlights his masterful showmanship and introduces fans to the first look at Jackson’s Magic Man persona (which inspired the…
As more ‘Kabataang Pinoys’ rely on online connectivity for their daily dose of saya, mobile brand TNT has enhanced SurfSaya 30 with more data plus unlimited calls and texts to all networks. Introduced with a new TV ad featuring Darren Espanto, KZ Tandingan, and new TNT Katropas and upcoming P-Pop groups Yara and Versus, SurfSaya 30 now comes with 1.2 GB of data plus unlimited all-net call and text, valid for three days. With SurfSaya 30, subscribers can now enjoy more data for Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, Tiktok and all their other favorite apps. “TNT has always championed the ‘Kabataang Pinoy,’…
Alexa Ilacad, Angela Ken, Anji Salvacion, Antenorcruz, FANA, iDolls, Janine Berdin, JM Yosures, JMKO, Jona, KD Estrada, Lara Maigue, Reiven Umali, and the TNT Boys are lending their talents to encourage fellow Filipinos to vote wisely through the newly-released reimagined version of “Pag-Isipan Mo Ang Boto Mo.” The music video of the song featuring the heartfelt performances of some of ABS-CBN Music’s finest talents premieres today (March 30) at 7 pm on ABS-CBN Star Music YouTube channel. ABS-CBN Music creative director Jonathan Manalo produced the timely remake of “Pag-Isipan Mo Ang Boto Mo,” which was a composition of Jamie Rivera…
[March 28, 2022] Amid a year of ongoing challenges and uncertainty, one teacher’s life changed with GigaMania, the annual thanksgiving promo of Communications, Inc. (Smart) for subscribers nationwide. Ivannah Vhey Torres, a 24-year-old licensed teacher from Polillo, Quezon, woke up one day to find out that she had won a brand-new Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid — the grand prize of GigaMania. A loyal TNT subscriber since 2018, Ivannah used the GigaLife App to register to data packages for her online teaching needs. She started using mobile internet and the GigaLife App more frequently during the height of the pandemic to…
Universal Records is proud to honor Gloc-9’s astounding impact on the Filipino music scene throughout his illustrious career. This year, the iconic “Makata sa Pinas” marks his 25th year in the industry and as a grand celebration, he is slated to release a brand-new album which will be called “Pilak”. And this March, Gloc-9 proudly releases the title track of his anniversary album, which encompasses a mixture of powerful storytelling about his unrivaled hustle and learnings for two and a half decades and enchanting hip-hop melodies. With pure emotional honesty, the veteran rapper also thanked his solid supporters over the…
Every year, the world celebrates International Women’s Month by commemorating females’ social, political, and economic achievements. This year’s theme: “We make change work for women,” resonates with the call for gender balance in leadership and preparing women to reach their ambitions. Many notable Filipino women have pushed the boundaries in their chosen careers from different industries such as economics, politics, education, and entertainment. For one, Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz became the first-ever athlete representing the Philippines to win a gold medal in the Olympics. However, in esports, women continue to face prejudice and struggle to make it to the forefront. Going…