Mastercard Index of Women Entrepreneurs: COVID-19 crisis could set-back a generation of women in business

New Zealand, Australia, Thailand, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong SAR, Philippines and Indonesia make the list of the top 20 economies globally offering the most supportive entrepreneurial conditions for women 

Women across the world have been disproportionally impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic – a staggering 87% of women business owners say they have been adversely affected. Overrepresentation in sectors hardest hit by the economic downturn (tourism, retail, F&B, etc), the pronounced digital gender gap in an increasingly virtual world, and the mounting pressures of childcare responsibilities are only a few factors that have left women particularly vulnerable. 

In tackling this stark disparity and unlocking the fullest potential of women in business, the Mastercard Index of Women Entrepreneurs (MIWE) 2020 report findings make a compelling case for building on targeted gender-specific policy best practices internationally. 

Students in Baseco, Manila receive almost a thousand World Vision school kits raised by Globe Platinum customers

In a strong show of support for our youth, Globe Platinum customers were able to help children from the Baseco Compound in Manila continue their education at home, simply by participating in the brand’s #ForFutureHeroes events such as the Electric Weekend fitness event, Wine and Spirits Virtual Auction, and the Homegrown Weekend. This campaign was created by Globe Platinum to give more purpose to the perks its customers enjoy and to enable them to donate their time and effort from the safety of their home.

With the current COVID-19 pandemic still affecting the country, there was a need to shift into modular and online learning to meet the educational needs of the children. Through the #ForFutureHeroes campaign, Globe Platinum aimed to provide materials needed for the shift in educational requirements of the most vulnerable students.

Vertiv Ranked as Global Leader in Rapidly Evolving Data Center Cooling Market

Research by Omdia reveals that sustainable and innovative technologies such as chilled water and evaporative cooling, as well as forms of liquid cooling, are becoming more widely adopted  

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has been ranked by technology analyst firm Omdia as the largest global supplier in a data center cooling market which continues to undergo change and innovation. The newly released research highlights that established heat rejection technologies such as Direct Expansion (DX), Chilled Water and Evaporative Cooling continue to dominate while also becoming more sustainable. In addition, new technologies, such as forms of liquid cooling, are predicted to grow as data center operators look for ways to further improve efficiency and deal with increasingly power-intensive compute.  

Thinnest 5G smartphone vivo V20 Pro now available with Smart Signature Plan 1999

Among the many big and exciting announcements revealed during the online launch of the #vivoV20Series last Friday, October 23, was a partnership between the leading global technology company and mobile services provider Smart Communications, which will give customers a convenient and affordable way to own a vivo V20 Pro.

With the partnership, Smart Signature applicants and existing subscribers up for renewal can avail of the 5G-capable vivo V20 Pro through postpaid plans like the Smart Signature Device Plan L 1999, which comes with 15GB of data, unli All-net texts, Smart and other networks, unli All-net calls, and 150 minutes of calls to PLDT.

To avail of the vivo V20 Pro through Smart Plan L 1999, interested subscribers need to only pay an initial cash-out of P3,710 and add P200 on top of their monthly bill; or pay a one-time cash out of P8,300.

Smart to stream 2020 MAMA live for Filipino K-Pop fans on Dec. 6

K-Pop stans won’t have to miss the much-anticipated 2020 Mnet ASIAN MUSIC AWARDS (2020 MAMA) because for the first time ever, mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. will exclusively online stream Asia’s biggest awards ceremony to Filipino audiences live via the GigaFest.Smart portal on Dec. 6, Sunday, at 5p.m. Philippine time.

This year’s MAMA will crown the best of the best South Korean acts who have taken over the world in various categories, such as Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Album of the Year, Worldwide Fans’ Choice and more.

Take your K-drama viewing experience to the next level with a Samsung TV

Can’t get enough of K-drama but hate the struggle of watching on your mobile? With Samsung’s latest partnership with Viu, never miss any detail and swoon over your favorite oppas on a bigger screen.

Starting December 1, 2020, every purchase of select Samsung Smart TVs comes with a free 1-year premium subscription to Viu, the country’s top provider of K-drama shows. This is every K-drama fan’s chance to get a bigger and budget-friendly Smart TV, with the bonus of falling further down the K-drama rabbit hole on Viu without distracting ads.

Binge-watching K-drama is much better on a Samsung TV for many reasons. For one, there will be no need to rewind or pause every scene because you missed the subtitles when you have a bigger screen. No more squinting your eyes either.

Brother products now available to buy online

Purchase the Brother products you need anytime, anywhere through online stores

For some of us, COVID-19 and the resulting quarantine protocols may make you more concerned and careful about leaving your home, even if it’s to buy the things you need. Fortunately, there’s a way to cut down on your trips outside the house with the convenience of online shopping.