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Stocks rise as March remittances rise 3.2%
PHILIPPINES stocks ended higher on Tuesday on data showing higher remittances from Filipino Overseas Workers (OFW) in March and continued bargain hunting. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) gained 1.42% or 92.54 points to end at 6,594.66 on Tuesday, while the broader all-stock index improved by 0. .78% or 27.37 points at 3,533.65. The …

A mother’s pain as her son is killed in Azovstal
Kyiv (Ukraine) (AFP) – For two and a half months, Iryna Yegorchenko prayed for the safe return of her son Artem, one of the soldiers defending the besieged Azovstal steelworks in the devastated Ukrainian port city of Mariupol. Battered by relentless Russian bombardment, the fate of the sprawling steel mills and the more than 1,000 …

Alcohol tycoons at Marcos Victory Party
Kevin Tan and Sabin Aboitiz reunite and drink wine with alleged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. MANILA, Philippines — It was well known that dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. and his wife Imelda knew how to throw a party. Their son, alleged president Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., clearly knows how to have fun with friends too. The …

Walls of Jericho – Manila Bulletin
AT THE MICROSCOPE Dr. Raymund W. Lo The past few days have been filled with anxiety as the campaign season drew to a close. Everyone I spoke to had sleepless nights and so did I. Our fears were well founded. The future is at stake. But we did everything we could: organize Viber groups, raise …

DOJ gives ‘serious consideration’ to De Lima’s plea
MANILA, Philippines — Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Menardo Guevarra assured detained opposition Senator Leila De Lima that he would “seriously” consider her request to review and drop drug charges. against her. “I will give Senator De Lima’s letter my full attention and will discuss the matter with other senior DOJ and NPS (National Attorney …

The social media market is booming around the world
According to research experts from Qurate Research, “Global Social network Market 2022 Insights, Size, Sharing, Growth, Opportunities, Emerging Trends, Forecast to 2028.” The study is an anthology of in-depth research studies on many aspects of the global social media industry. It is an admirable effort to offer a true and transparent picture of the current …

NG debt hits record 12.68 trillion pula at end of March
Since 2020, the Philippines has borrowed 1.3 trillion pesos and received grants worth 2.7 billion pesos to fund its response to the pandemic, including coronavirus vaccines. — PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCAS By Tobias Jared Tomas Outstanding NATIONAL GOVERNMENT (NG) debt hit a record 12.68 trillion pula at the end of March as domestic and offshore …

Duterte shuts down e-sabong operations – BusinessWorld Online
Roosters are seen during a cockfight in Manila, January 24, 2009. — REUTERS By Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, Journalist PRESIDENT Rodrigo R. Duterte said on Monday he would order an end to online cockfighting operations in the Philippines, after earlier posting the hundreds of millions of pesos in government revenue generated from such games. In …

Treasuries and bond rates could move sideways ahead of inflation data
BW FILE PHOTO Government securities RATEs on offer this week are expected to move sideways with a slight upward bias as the market awaits April inflation data and the outcome of the US Federal Reserve policy meeting on May 3-4 . The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) will auction 15 billion pesos in treasury bills …

More ‘hot money’ left the country in March
Dollar and pound banknotes are seen in this illustration taken April 28, 2017. — REUTERS MORE SHORT TERM foreigners investments left the Philippines than what entered in March, reflperforming heightened uncertainty related to the Russian-Ukrainian war and monetary policy hardening in the United States. Data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed that foreign …

Qualtrics integrates sentiment analysis into contact center tools
Voice of the customer provider Qualtrics has launched Social Connect, a sentiment analysis and social listening tool for contact centers. Social Connect was born out of technology when Qualtrics acquired Clarabridge for $1.1 billion, which closed in October. Qualtrics has evolved it since the acquisition, said Fabrice Martin, product manager for Qualtrics customer service. …

Mobile VoIP Market Size, Outlook and Forecast
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Also on DA’s plate: Stop palm oil smuggling
Image taken from Department of Agriculture website MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) is investigating the alleged illegal entry of palm oil into the country, including its officials and staff who are allegedly in cahoots with smugglers of agricultural products. “In fact, we investigated the alleged smuggling of palm oil as animal feed, …

Peso up on profit taking amid hawkish Fed and weaker US home sales data
THE PESO strengthened against the greenback on Thursday amid profit taking on hawkish signals from Federal Reserve officials and weaker US economic data. The local unit closed at 52.365 pesos to the dollar on Thursday, appreciating 12.5 centavos from its finish of 52.49 pesos on Wednesday, based on data from the Philippine Bankers Association. The …

March BoP Surplus Highest in 3 Months
PIXABAY By Luz Wendy T. Noble, Journalist The Philippines’ balance of payments (BoP) position moved into a surplus in March, driven by domestic government foreign currency deposits and central bank investments abroad. Data released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Tuesday showed that the BoP recorded a surplus of $754 million last month. …

Life after the presidency: will the popular Duterte be prosecuted for his war on drugs?
PCOO.GOV.PH PRESIDENT Rodrigo R. Duterte could face lawsuits over his controversial war on drugs, among other things, after leaving office, analysts said, but several factors such as his continued popularity and his successor would come into play for whether he would ever be put behind bars. . Maria Ela L. Atienza, professor of political science …

What is Wi-Fi Calling? Mobile functionality explained
If you’ve ever been in a situation where your connection drops in the middle of a phone call, you’ll know how frustrating it can be. This is where Wi-Fi Calling comes to the rescue. Wi-Fi Calling gives you a second option when your mobile network is down or keeps dropping out. Read on to learn …

PSEi sinks over fears Russia will step up attacks
SHARES continued to fall on Tuesday amid fears that Russia could use chemical weapons in its war on Ukraine and aggressive tightening by the US Federal Reserve to combat rising inflation. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) fell 92.93 points or 1.33% to close at 6,895.36 on Tuesday, while broader stocks fell 42.37 points …

Leni draws 220,000 supporters to the Bailiwick of Arroyo
Aerial view of Vice President Leni Robredos’ campaign rally held in Pampanga on April 9 — VP LENI ROBREDO FB PAGE By Kyle Aristosphere T. Atienza, Journalistand Emerald Jasper G. Tan VICE PRESIDENT Maria Leonor “Leni” G. Robredo on Saturday drew more than 200,000 supporters – the largest crowd of her presidential campaign to date …

More than 3 million Filipinos out of work in February
Commuters line up for a free ride at the North Avenue Station of Subway Line 3 (MRT-3) in Quezon City on March 28. – PHILIPPINE STAR / MIGUEL DE GUZMAN By Ana Olivia A. Tirona, Searcher The PHILIPPINES’ unemployment rate stabilized on a monthly basis in February, but the number of jobless Filipinos rose to …

Mobile VOIP mVOIP Market Size, Growth Drivers and Forecast
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Over 600 protesters arrested for breaking curfew; blocked social media platforms
A Sri Lankan man shouts anti-government slogans during a protest outside the private residence of the Sri Lankan president on the outskirts of Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, March 31, 2022. (AP) ‘Can we eat money?’: High prices, low supply, desperation in Lanka Vani Susai, a 31-year-old teacher who works in Batticaloa, in the Eastern Province …

Comelec completes the printing of ballot papers before the target date
(photo from the INQUIRER file) MANILA, Philippines – The Electoral Commission (Comelec) finished printing the last batch of 67.4 million ballots for the May 9 national and local elections ahead of the target date on Saturday. According to Comelec, the last batch was printed around 10:28 a.m. The printing of the ballots began on January …

Treasury lays out P200-B borrowing plan for April
BW FILE PHOTO By Tobias Jared Tomas THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT is plans to raise 200 billion pesos domestically in April, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) announced on Wednesday. In a notice, the BTr said the April auction of treasury bills (T-bills) aims to generate 60 billion pesos, while the auction of treasury bills (T-bonds) …

Peso strengthens as oil prices fall
THE PESO appreciated against the dollar on Monday as oil prices fell due to a lockdown in China. — BW FILE PHOTO THE PESO appreciated against the greenback on Monday as oil prices fell and amid growing infrastructure spending. The local unit closed at 52.13 pesos to the dollar on Monday, earning two centavos on …

Instant Messaging Software and Application Market Size, Development Data, Growth Analysis and Forecast 2022 to 2028 – Facebook, Apple, Tencent, Google, Microsoft, Telegram, LINE, Viber, Kakao, Yahoo, Snapchat, BlackBerry
New Jersey, USA, – Mr Accuracy Reports published new research on Global Instant messaging software and apps covering the micro level of analysis by competitors and key business segments (2022-2029). Global Instant Messaging Software and Applications explores in-depth study on various segments such as opportunities, size, development, innovation, sales and global growth of key players. …

Comelec to resolve Bongbong Marcos disqualification cases ‘by April’
Comelec logo superimposed on a photo of the Palacio del Gobernador which houses the electorate. Graphic design by INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — The remaining disqualification cases against presidential candidate Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will be settled in April, the Electoral Commission (Comelec) announced Thursday. Quoting Comelec President Saiamen Balt Pangarungan, Commissioner George Garcia said disqualification cases …

PSEi returns to level 7,000 on bargain hunting
SHARES rose on Tuesday on last-minute bargain hunting and the government’s approval of the Civil Service Act, which will allow full ownership in sectors like telecommunications to further liberalize the Philippine economy. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) climbed 52.34 points or 0.75% to close at 7,008.94 on Tuesday, while the broader stock rose …

Treasuries and bond rates set to rise further on inflation fears
BW FILE PHOTO RATES on government securities should increase this week due to inflationary pressuredamage caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) will offer 15 billion pesos in treasury bonds (treasury bills) on Monday, or 5 billion pesos each in 91, 182 and 364-day securities. On Tuesday it will …

Peso strengthens against dollar as Russian-Ukrainian talks progress
THE PESO strengthened against the greenback on Thursday amid some progress in diplomatic talks between Russia and Ukraine. The local unit closed at 52.14 pesos to the dollar on Thursday, 17 centavos stronger from its finish of 52.31 pesos on Wednesday, according to data from the Philippine Bankers Association. The peso opened Thursday’s session at …

Peso rises as Russian-Ukrainian talks progress
The PESO strengthened against the greenback on Tuesday following some developments in the diplomatic talks between Russia and Ukraine. The local unit closed at P52.415 to the dollar on Tuesday, gaining six centavos from its finish of P52.475 on Monday, based on data from the Philippine Bankers Association. The peso opened Tuesday’s session at 52.495 …

Treasury bill and bond rates could rise
BW FILE PHOTO RATES on government securities are expected to rise this week on continuedflation as the war in Ukraine drove up world oil prices. The Treasury Board (BTr) will offer 15 billion pesos in treasury bills (treasury bills) or 5 billion pesos each in 91, 182 and 364 day securities on Monday. On Tuesday …

‘We show we are alive’: Older Ukrainians run daily as war rages | Ukraine
On Monday, as the world watched the war in Ukraine escalate, Nikolai Plyuyko did something extraordinary. He went for a run 11 kilometers on the streets of Kiev. Plyuyko participated in 48 marathons during his life. Before retiring, he worked as an engineer and served in the Soviet army. Today, Plyuyko is 75 and lives …

1 million children leave behind lives and friends in Ukraine
After bombs started falling in her hometown of Kharkiv, Annamaria Maslovska left her friends, her toys and her life in Ukraine and embarked on a multi-day journey with her mother to safety in the West. After finally crossing the Hungarian border by train with hundreds of other Ukrainian refugees, Maslovska, 10, said she began to …

Government rejects all 7-year Treasury bond offers
THE GOVERNMENT this Tuesday rejected all offers for his bid to new seven-year Treasury bills (T-bonds) at the request of investors high rates due to inflation fears. The Treasury Board (BTr) did not accept bids for the securities even as bids reached 36.3 billion pesos, higher than the 35 billion pesos on offuh. Had the …

Somali students leave Ukraine to study in Hungary and Serbia: minister
By ABDULKADIR KHALIF By MERCY CHELANGAT Somali Foreign Minister Abdisaid Muse Ali tweeted on Thursday that Somali students fleeing war in Ukraine would continue their studies in Hungary and Serbia. Ali said his Hungarian counterpart Péter Szijjártó assured him that the students would be accommodated and take courses at universities in the country. “I have …

Why the BBC has restarted shortwave radio broadcasts in Ukraine
As Russia attempts to cut off the flow of information to Ukraine by attacking its communications infrastructure, British media outlet BBC is revisiting a broadcast tactic popularized during World War II: shortwave radio. The BBC said this week it would use radio frequencies that can travel long distances and be accessible on portable radios to …

UK Tote Group launches Voxbet’s type-a-bet Viber service
The deal sees Voxbet Viber go live in the UK and Ireland with the main operator. UK Tote Group has signed a new agreement with Voxbet, the pioneer of machine learning technology that allows customers to speak or type their bets. The partnership will introduce a direct betting feature, courtesy of leading messaging platform Viber. …

Government rejects all 3-year Treasury bond offers as rates rise
BW FILE PHOTO THE GOVERNMENT on Tuesday rejected all offers for its offer of new three-year Treasury bills (T-bonds) as investors demanded high rates amid the crisis in Ukraine. The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) did not accept any offers for the securities even though offers reached 45.26 billion pesos, more than the 35 billion …

Fact Check: Did UniTeam Rallies Really Attract Half of Pangasinan Residents?
Philstar.com February 28, 2022 | 12:05 MANILA, Philippines — Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s campaign team says more than two million Pangasinan residents emerged from their residences to see and greet the son and namesake of the late ousted dictator, during his two-day visit. to the province. CLAIM: In a statement, the Marcos campaign went so …

Russia steps up censorship campaign and pressures tech giants
On February 16, a Roskomnadzor official said companies that fail to comply by the end of the month will face penalties. In addition to fines and possible shutdowns or slowdowns, penalties could disrupt ad sales, search engine operations, data collection, and payments, as required by law. “For companies that have not started the ‘disembarkation’ procedure, …

8 Useful Viber Features Everyone Should Know About
With over 200 million active users, Viber has become one of the best instant messaging apps. The app comes with lots of fun features like emoticons, stickers, doodle options and others. Whether you’re an existing Viber user or thinking about downloading it, here are eight cool Viber features you should check out. 1. Change background …

Video Calling Software Market to See Booming Business Sentiments
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DoF in talks with banks on first green bond offering
COLIN WATTS – UNSPLASH The Department of Finance (DoF) is in talks with banks on its $500 million green bond offrant this year as it assesses the appropriate tenor, the finance chief said on Thursday. “We are discussing with various banks the appropriate structure for our first ESG (environmental, social and governance) offering, including size …

Chats and calls by Viber Media SARL.
Viber is the FREE, simple, fast and secure messaging and calling app. It’s the messenger of choice for hundreds of millions of users worldwide! Viber is the perfect video chat and messaging app to stay connected! Make free audio and video calls Make crystal clear audio and video calls with friends and family. A group …

SMNI cancels VP debate to make way for final round of press-executive debate
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Leody de Guzman (FILE PHOTOS) MANILA, Philippines — The vice-presidential debate that the MNCH media network was supposed to hold on Feb. 22 has been canceled, a network official confirmed Thursday. MNCH President Dr. Marlon Rosete told INQUIRER.net that the vice presidential debate was canceled to make way for another round …

DFA prepares repatriation agreements for Filipinos in Ukraine
MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) is preparing several repatriation arrangements for Filipinos in Ukraine amid ongoing tensions and fears of invasion in the Eastern European state. “The FDFA is coordinating closely with its Foreign Service posts in the region on arrangements to bring home Filipinos from overseas in Ukraine who may wish …

Filipinos start taking the cash as campaign period begins amid pandemic
A secret ballot record is seen in an electoral district in Quezon City, May 13, 2019. Filipinos will go to the polls on May 9 to elect national and local leaders. — PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCAS Through Alyssa Nicole O. Tan, Journalist FOR MILLIONS of Filipinos like Renz Cebrian, 36, elections are an opportunity to …

Falling Philippine Dollar Reserves – BusinessWorld Online
UNSPLASH Through Luz Wendy T. Noble, Journalist The country’s gross international reserves (GIR) fell in January as the government paid off its debt and the value of the central bank’s gold holdings declined. Dollar reserves fell 0.3% to $108.45 billion at the end of last month from December, according to preliminary data released by the …

FDI inflows in November are the highest for almost 2 years
Reuters Through Luz Wendy T. Noble, Journalist NET INFLOWS of foreign direct investment (FDI) reached a 23-month high in November as the reopening of the global economy lifted investor sentiment. Data released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Thursday showed net FDI inflows in November jumped 96% to $1.095 billion from $559 million …

BSP assesses impact of soaring oil prices on inflation outlook
Reuters Through Luz Wendy T. Noble, Journalist The central bank of the Philippines is closely monitoring the impact of the recent rise in global oil prices on domestic inflation, said Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin E. Diokno. “We continue to monitor global crude oil prices as they affect the outlook for inflation and …

Signing of an FTA scheduled for March with South Korea
Louella Desiderio – The Filipina star February 7, 2022 | 00:00 MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is aiming to sign the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with South Korea next month, which is expected to help economic recovery efforts after the pandemic. Commerce Secretary Ramon Lopez said in a Viber message yesterday that the FTA with …

Inflation in the Philippines drops to 3% in January
Inflation fell to 3% in January from 3.2% in December. — Photo by Cathy Rose A. Garcia Through Ana Olivia A. Tirona, Searcher Annual inflation in the Philippines fell for the fifth consecutive month to its lowest level in 15 months in January, as increases in housing and utility costs slowed. According to rebased 2018 …

Bill protecting financial consumers now awaits president’s signature
A person holds up a credit card while shopping online on a laptop computer, January 3. – PHOTO BY ARTUR WIDAK/NURPHOTO/ REUTERS A MEASURE to provide increased protection for financial consumers against cybercrime will now be sent to Malacañang for the signature of President Rodrigo R. Duterte. The Senate on Wednesday passed the third and …

Gordon seeks signatures for Pharmaly’s investigative report; Pacquiao indicates his support
Angelica Y. Yang – Philstar.com February 2, 2022 | 2:05 p.m. MANILA, Philippines — Senator Richard Gordon said Wednesday he hopes to get a majority of the Senate to support the partial report detailing the Blue Ribbon Committee’s investigation into government pandemic spending. The report, given to reporters on Tuesday evening, said charges could be …

PSEi increases amid easing restrictions in Metro Manila
PHILIPPINES stocks rose on Monday as mobility restrictions eased in Metro Manila ahead of the January inflation data release. The flagship Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) rose 109.68 points or 1.51% to close at 7,361.65 on Wednesday, while the broader all-stock index rose 48.12 points or 1.24% to end at 3,904.20. First Metro Investment Corp.’s …

Greek Viber users made 1 billion calls in 2021, says Rakuten
Users of the Viber call and text app in Greece made 1 billion calls in 2021, parent company Rakuten said on Thursday. In Greece, over 90% of smartphones have the app installed, making it the best chat app in the country. Greeks surpassed 90 million hours of talk time in the past 12 months, and …

Rakuten Viber Marks Data Privacy Day by Calling to Protect Student Data as Online Learning Continues
The world has become increasingly digital, but ironically most of us still pay little attention to data privacy and how our private information can be put at risk. Most might not be able to sort out the types of private and sensitive information they need to protect to prevent identity theft, financial loss, reputational damage, …

UNICEF launches first-ever U-Report challenge to boost uptake of Covid-19 vaccine in Africa
Be the hero your community needs! say Nigerian and South African celebrities, also U-Report supporters, Kate Henshaw and Maps Maponyane DAKAR/ Nairobi, January 26, 2022 – A week after COVAX administered its billionth dose in Rwanda, UNICEF is launching the first-ever U-Report Challenge calling on the 13.3 million U-Reporters in Africa to help immunize unvaccinated …

Seized cars could be destroyed after second auction fails
THE GOVERNMENT is considering destroying seized luxury cars after they failed to attract bids in the second round of public auctions on Monday, the finance ministry said. “Destruction is an option,” Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III told reporters in a Viber message. Customs and Treasury offices again auctioned off the five seized luxury vehicles …

Rakuten Viber partners with SLT-Mobitel Mobile
Rakuten Viber has partnered with SLT-Mobitel Mobile to offer “Viber Free” data plans that help users stay connected. This joint effort will allow SLT-Mobitel Mobile subscribers to enjoy unlimited data when using Viber with popular data plans. Mobitel prepaid and postpaid subscribers can now access unlimited Viber data to enjoy unparalleled features such as free …

Stocks rebound as NCR COVID-19 cases decline
COURTESY OF PHILIPPINE STOCK EXCHANGE, INC. STOCKS rose on Friday as investors went bargain-hunting amid dwindling cases of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Metro Manila. The 30-member Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) rose 54.24 points or 0.74% to close at 7,293.53, while the broader all-stock index gained 13.56 points or 0.35% to end at …

Senators slam DA for importing fish to typhoon-hit areas
BFAR-REGION 8 SENATORS on Wednesday criticized the Department of Agriculture’s approval to import 60,000 metric tons (MT) of fish for areas affected by last month’s typhoon. “Of course, import more! After killing our farmers by importing vegetables and fruits, it is the turn of our fishermen to die,” said Senator Panfilo M. Lacson, Sr., presidential …

More than 1,700 rail commuters without proof of vax have been denied rides – DOTr
FILE PHOTO/Niño Jesus Orbeta, Philippine Daily Inquirer MANILA, Philippines – Metro Manila’s public rail system has banned more than 1,700 commuter train commuters from boarding trains after failing to show proof of vaccination on the first day of the ‘no vaccination, no vaccination’ policy. ride” Monday, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced Tuesday. DOTr Railways …

How Ukrainians texted and called in 2021: Viber statistics
The most popular means of communication of Ukrainians on Viber in 2021 / Channel 24 Rakuten, which develops Viber messaging, published the results of using its product in 2021 in Ukraine. The application maintains its leading position in our market. 2021 in the review of Rakuten Viber in Ukraine is 3100 messages and more than …

Lawmakers reject transport ban for unvaccinated
PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCAS Through Alyssa Nicole O. Tan, Journalist SENATORS on Thursday rejected a government plan to ban unvaccinated people from public transportation in the National Capital Region. “There should be no discrimination among the constituency public,” Senate Speaker Vicente C. Sotto III said in a statement. “Instead of banning them from taking public …

Google senior vice president says he doesn’t ask for iMessage on Android, but RCS works on iPhone
Last week a report from WSJ highlighted the mental health effects of adolescents who feel excluded by their friends who use an Android phone. The report garnered a lot of attention over the weekend, and Google Senior Vice President Hiroshi Lockheimer tweeted against peer pressure and bullying as a way for Apple to sell products. …

Chat, Sell, Retain, Repeat: How Messaging Apps Create Effective Customer Conversations | Viber Rakuten | Open mic
Messenger marketing: talking is not cheap If you evaluate the success of your business and focus only on sales, you are taking a very narrow view. A more holistic approach would be to evaluate the customer experience because if customers have a good experience with your business, they are more likely to buy from you …

How to create your own stickers on Viber
Viber is a free, cross-platform, voice-over, and messaging app, and is compatible with iOS, Android, Windows, Linux, and macOS platforms. By default, Viber will have the basic stickers available. But, the app also allows you to create custom stickers or edit existing stickers. Read on to learn how to do this. Creation of your personalized …

Peso drops against dollar as COVID-19 cases continue to rise
NB FILE PHOTO The PESO weakened against the dollar on Friday as cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continued to rise. The local unit closed at P 51.35 to the dollar on Friday, losing 17 centavos from its result of P 51.18 on Thursday, according to data from the Philippine Bankers Association. The peso opened …

Alert level rising in 3 provinces around Metro Manila
STAR PHILIPPINE / MICHAEL VARCAS The Philippine government on Tuesday lifted the coronavirus alert in three provinces adjacent to the capital region as the country faces threats from the more transmissible variant of Omicron. Bulacan, Rizal and Cavite, which are part of the so-called greater Manila area, are said to be placed under Alert Level …

Mobile VOIP mVOIP Market Size, Reach, Forecast to 2029
New Jersey, United States, – The latest report published by Verified Market Reports shows that the Mobile VOIP market mVOIP should experience a sustained pace in the years to come. Analysts looked at market drivers, restrictions, risks and openings in the global market. The Mobile VOIP mVOIP report shows the likely direction of the market …

Mining stocks continue to rise, but uncertainty remains
Through Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson Mining stocks kept their surge on Wednesday as the market applauded the lifting of the surface mining ban, prompting traders and analysts to assess the longer-term impact on earnings while shedding light on the surface mining ban. suspicious of the continuity of the movement when the country elects new …

Promises kept and broken – BusinessWorld Online
FREEPIK It’s that time of year again when we make promises that are meant to be kept. I will always wear a mask even though I have already had a booster. Until when? Until my supply lasts or until the law continues to require it, whichever is later. No need to make nasty remarks about …

Local stocks climb on hopes of economic recovery
PHILIPPINES actions continued their Wednesday rally driven by the hopes of investors of a strong economic recovery in 2022, shrugging the shouldersff pandemic concerns. The flagship index of the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSEi) gained 48.06 points or 0.66% to close at 7,334.56 on Wednesday, while the broader index of all stocks rose 25.47 points or …

Stocks are on the rise in end-of-year showcase
DESPITE the resurgence of Omicron fears, Philippine stocks rebounded on Monday as traders braced for the dress-up of the year-end window. The Philippine Stocks Exchange (PSEi) index rose 72.94 points or 1.01% to close at 7,254.80 on Monday, while the broader all-stock index gained 20.70 points or 0.54% at 3,842.96. Turnover in value reached 3.87 …

How to hide a chat on Viber
This tutorial covers how to hide a conversation on Viber. We will do our best to make sure you understand this guide. I hope you will like this blog How to hide a chat on Viber. If your answer is yes, please share after reading this. Check how to hide a chat on Viber If …

How to change your Viber phone number
This tutorial is on how to change your Viber phone number. We will do our best to make sure you understand this guide. I hope you will like this blog How to change your Viber phone number. If your answer is yes, please share after reading this. Check how to change your Viber phone number …

Publishing becomes direct as the news becomes conversational ”Nieman Journalism Lab
This time of year in the UK, families across the country are pulling Christmas cookies, invariably containing a bad joke and a question of varying degrees of difficulty alongside a paper wreath and a yo -yo plastic. This holiday season, here is my Christmas journalism quiz for all of you: Q: What do Finland, Italy, …

Stocks drop following typhoon damage, Omicron fears
COURTESY OF PHILIPPINE STOCK EXCHANGE, INC. STOCKS fell on Monday as investors assess the damage caused by Typhoon Odette, which could affect economic growth, and amid the spread of the Omicron variant. The 30-member Philippine Stock Exchange (PSEi) index fell 60.05 points or 0.82% to close at 7,237.61 on Monday, while the broader index of …

How Viber has empowered women community leaders since the outbreak
The Women | Future conference praised (clockwise) Wijitleka Marome from Bank of Thailand, Lana Macapagal from Rakuten Viber, Leila Martin from Overseas Filipino Bank and Imelda Tiongson from Opal Portfolio Investments for their efforts to digital bahaniyan during the pandemic while advancing opportunities for women in tech. The first part of the pandemic was undoubtedly …

Consumers wary, but businesses turn bullish in Q4 – BSP poll
Ramon Royandoyan – Philstar.com December 17, 2021 | 5:11 p.m. MANILA, Philippines – Consumers have turned pessimistic as businesses were optimistic about their prospects for the last quarter of the year, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas reported on Friday. A nationwide BSP survey of 5,495 households from October 1 to 13 found that the overall …

Remittances at their highest for three months
REUTERS Through Luz Wendy T. Noble, Journalist MONEY SENT HOME by Filipino Overseas Workers (OFW) rose again in October to mark the ninth consecutive month of annual growth inflow, as more and more savings reopen and the holiday season approaches. Remittances from banks rose 2.4% to $ 2.812 billion year-on-year in October, from $ 2.747 …

GT Capital and Federal Land donate 5,000 Moderna vaccines to Pasay City
Pictured, (left to right) Jose Crisol, Jr., senior vice president of GT Capital and responsible for investor relations, strategic planning and corporate communications; Honorable Imelda Calixto-Rubiano, mayor of the city of Pasay; John Cabato, Senior Vice President of Dominion Lands and Head of the Township Business Unit. GT Capital Holdings, Inc. and its real estate …

Expect “many denials” from groups of lists – Comelec
Robertzon Ramirez – The Filipino Star December 12, 2021 | 00h00 MANILA, Philippines – There will be “significant turndowns” of candidacies from party groups ahead of the draw for qualified candidates for the May 2022 elections, the Election Commission (Comelec) said at the weekend. At the same time, the electoral body said it could not …

Viber launched new useful features for businesses: what’s new for messenger in 2021
Illustration photo / Viber New functions have appeared in Viber Messenger: now brands will be able to send commercial messages from video, and Messenger users will be able to copy codes, links and contact information with just one click. The new settings are designed to improve communication between brands and users in Viber commercial messages. …

Actions set to rise as COVID-19 cases remain low
STOCKS could continue to improve in the coming days as cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the Philippines remain low. The flagship index of the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSEi) rose 16.56 points or 0.23% to close at 7,147.30 on Tuesday, while the broader all-stock index fell 6.58 points or 0.17% to 3,805.51. Philippine financial …

Inflation hits four-month low in November
STAR PHILIPPINE / MICHAEL VARCAS Through Lourdes O. Pilar, Searcher INFLATION slowed for the third consecutive month in November to its lowest level in four months, but remained above the government’s forecast for the year. Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) data released on Tuesday grabbed the headlinesflInflation was 4.2% in November, the lowest since July 4%. …

T-bill and bond rates to rise on good US employment data
NB FILE PHOTO RATE OF PUBLIC SECURITIES ON Offum this week could increase this week due to improving employment data in the United States and concerns about the Omicron variant of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The Treasury Office (BTr) will offer this week 10 billion pesos in treasury bills (treasury bills), divided into 2 billion …
New malicious ad campaigns spreading backdoors and malicious Chrome extensions
A series of malicious campaigns have used fake installers of popular apps and games such as Viber, WeChat, NoxPlayer, and Battlefield to trick users into downloading a new backdoor and an undocumented malicious Google Chrome extension in an attempt to steal data. credentials and data stored in compromised systems as well as maintaining persistent remote …

BSP is committed to maintaining an easy money policy
Photo of Michael Varcas, the Filipino star Diokno says “not so worried” for Omicron Through Luz Wendy T. Noble, Journalist Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin E. Diokno on Thursday pledged to maintain an accommodative monetary policy, minimizing the possible impact of the Omicron variant of the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on the ‘economy. …

Fully Allocated Treasuries As Rates Move Sideways on U.S. Central Bank Cut
THE GOVERNMENT has made a full allocation of treasury bills (Treasury bills) it was auctioned on On Monday, as rates moved sideways, investors expected the US Federal Reserve to cut back on asset purchases more quickly. The Treasury Office (BTr) raised 10 billion pesos as planned via the treasury bills it auctioned on Monday as …

The base year of the CPI will be changed to 2018 from January
STAR PHILIPPINE / MICHAEL VARCAS Through Luz Wendy T. Noble, Journalist The Statistics Authority of the Philippines (PSA) said the base year of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) will change to 2018 from January, to reflect changing household consumption patterns. Filipino such as the switch to e-commerce. National statistician Claire Dennis S. Mapa said the …

Peso drops further on novel variant of coronavirus
NB FILE PHOTO The PESO weakened against the dollar on Friday after a new variant of the coronavirus sparked risk aversion among investors. The local unit closed at P50.43 against the dollar, down four centavos from P50.39 on Thursday, according to data from the Philippine Bankers Association. The peso opened Friday’s session at P50.40 to …

How to make personalized WhatsApp stickers on the web
The web version of WhatsApp allows users to create their own personalized stickers with the ability to remove the background, crop the image, etc. The WhatsApp The web app has a built-in sticker maker, allowing users to create their own personalized stickers on the web. The feature has long been available on iOS and Android …

Google, Twitter, Facebook Faced with eight other legal complaints in Russia: Court
Moscow: Transnational IT giants Google, Twitter and Meta (formerly Facebook) have received a total of eight new administrative protocols in Russia for failing to remove banned content from their platforms, a Moscow court told Sputnik on Tuesday. “Two protocols against Google were registered under part 4 of article 13.41 of the administrative code (failure to …

Crop exports threatened by the slowing down of the Chinese rebound
Through Jenina P. Ibañez, Senior reporter EXPORTERS expect China’s agricultural orders to slow as the the country’s economic rebound fades, the top of an industrial groupFisaid cial. “We expect that there may be effect especially on agricultural products, âsaid by telephone the president of the Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (Philexport), Sergio R. Ortiz-Luis, Jr .. …

iOS vs Android: Rakuten Viber explained which smartphones are popular among Ukrainians
Which smartphones do Ukrainians prefer / 24 channel According to a study by Kantar CMeter, 97% of smartphones in Ukraine have the Viber mobile app installed. The company analyzed which devices residents of the country used the app most often in October 2021. It turned out that most Ukrainians choose smartphones based on Android . …

Fitch cites potential drop in his credit rating
PIKISUPERSTAR-FREEPIK Through Jenina P. Ibañez, Senior reporter Rising public debt could lead to a downgrade in the Philippines’ credit rating in the next few years, Fitch Ratings said. The rating company would consider the country’s public debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio over the medium term, especially as the Asia-Pacific region’s finances improve, she said in …

Regulator clears more IPOs, follow-up offer
The SECURITIES and Exchange Commission (SEC) said on Wednesday it “looks favorably” on the initial public offerings (IPO) of Citicore Energy REIT Corp. (CREIT) and Figaro Coffee Group, Inc., as well as tracking off(FOO) of Arthaland Corp. Analysts said investor appetite for these offactions may depend on the Fifinal price and further easing of lockdown …

6 Important Tips For Holiday Mobile Marketing Rakuten Viber | Open mic
The holiday season presents an abundance of opportunities for mobile marketers. And this is more true than ever. The pandemic has dramatically accelerated digital shopping: Statista study shows that in 2020 online shopping increased by more than 25%, reaching $ 4.2 billion worldwide. With the majority of cyberweek sales made from a smartphone – 55% …

1,921 participants in WHO vaccine solidarity trial already received first dose of COVID vaccines – Manila Bulletin
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said more than 1,900 participants in the World Health Organization (WHO) vaccine solidarity trial in the country have already received their first dose of vaccines. against coronavirus disease (COVID-19). (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) DOST Under-Secretary for Research and Development, Dr Rowena Cristina L. Guevara, said recruitment of participants …

HP aims to help Filipino families and small businesses with new ink tank printers – Manila Bulletin
HP Smart Tank 670 All-in-One HP introduces the innovative new line of printers, the HP Smart Tank 670, 720 and 750 Series to help families and small business owners stay productive and creative while working and learning from home. The new series offers a seamless and versatile printing experience that doesn’t compromise on speed, affordability …

Zamora supports lifting of face shield use in NCR as number of COVID-19 cases declines – Manila Bulletin
New / Metro / Zamora supports lifting use of face shields in NCR as number of COVID-19 cases declines Zamora supports lifting of face shield use in NCR as number of COVID-19 cases declines San Juan Mayor Francis Zamora on Monday backed the proposal to lift the mandatory use of face shields in Metro Manila. …

Coronavirus: the insulating house a COVID-positive family “disgusted” by the support of the Ministry of Health, frightened after the deaths
It’s the 14th day of home-iso for the Kersten family. “Four children are running around the house while the two adults are not feeling well,” explains Ryan Kersten. Ryan tested positive two weeks ago. He, his wife and their four children, all under the age of eight, have been isolated ever since. Neighbors, colleagues and …

POEA Suspends Deployment Of Healthcare Workers As 6.5K Cap Reached
(File photo) MANILA – The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) has temporarily suspended the treatment and deployment of healthcare workers (HCWs), especially nurses, as the annual deployment cap of 6,500 has been reached . “In accordance with POEA Board of Directors Resolution No. 17, 2020 Series and POEA Opinion No. 79, 2021 Series on Lifting …

> Sites like Kik are added: Most of us Chat, Viber, Whatsapp, Telegram.
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Viber extends disappearing message feature to group chats
Group chats have become the space of most of our conversations now that face-to-face interactions are limited. Amid growing cases of identity theft and other data privacy concerns, Viber has expanded its Endangered Messages feature to include group chats within the app. Previously only available for one-on-one chats, Viber’s Disappearing Messages feature allows each member …

Spaniard pleads not guilty to abusing a minor
Robertzon Ramirez – The Filipino Star October 30, 2021 | 00h00 MANILA, Philippines – A Spanish national accused of repeated sexual abuse of a 16-year-old Filipina pleaded not guilty during his appearance in Taguig Regional Court yesterday. Justice Department spokeswoman Emmeline Aglipay-Villar confirmed Franco Sanchez’s plea and told reporters in a Viber message that his …

Local stocks continue to fall ahead of key data
PHILIPPINES shares fell on Thursday with most markets in the region as investors await more corporate earnings reports and the release of key data, and with 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in neighboring countries which start to increase again. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell 72.42 points or 1% to close at 7,157.73 on …