Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Experience huge savings, better internet with Converge ICT




For residential customers, now is the time to rejoice! Your endless worries about slow and expensive internet connectivity are definitely over.

The FiberX plans from Converge ICT Solutions, Inc., the pioneering company that introduced Filipinos to pure-fiber Internet connectivity, allow customers from residential areas to realize savings by as much as a whopping P8,000 on their budget. Get to experience fast Internet connectivity minus the delays, buffering, disconnections and other disruptions commonly associated with traditional—and slowly getting outdated—Internet connection options.

But more importantly, the FiberX plans provide customers with unlimited data allowance or absolutely “NO DATA CAP.” Converge ICT has put this as a standard feature across all FiberX plans and is not a promotional plan offered for a limited time only.

For new subscribers to FiberX Plan 1500, for example, you only pay as low as P1,500 up front (for security deposit while Installation fee  is staggered over 6 months), and you get internet connectivity of up to 25Mbps. This speed is perfect for home users with school-age kids who love to surf the Net for study or even play. 

However, despite the total cash outlay during installation while others offer Zero Cash Out, subscribers will still realize the P8,000 total cost savings in the long run or after the 24-month lock in period, and they get to enjoy speeds of up to 25Mbps compared to the current up to 20 Mbps offering in the market today.

Overall, the FiberX Plan 1500 comes out 47% more affordable per Mbps compared to the other Internet service providers.

For heavy Internet users out there—the content makers who develop and upload content (designers, YouTube-rs) and the emerging community of video bloggers (vloggers)—Converge ICT offers its FiberX Plan 2500 with 50Mbps speed and FiberX Plan 3500, which carries a 100Mbps connection. Both also come with no data cap. Even the Philippine e-sports gaming community will surely enjoy the pure, end-to-end fiber optic-fast Internet connection that Converge ICT offers through FiberX. Converge ICT FiberX plans are best known for highly symmetrical upload and download speeds and superbly low latency performance. This means no more delays in your Internet connection whether downloading movies, uploading big files like photos and videos, or even making calls to loved ones abroad using Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) connections such as Viber, Skype or Facebook Messenger.

With FiberX, you can now stream your favorite music or movies, upload and download files quickly, or play your much-loved games with your friends and family as much as you like.  In fact, the world’s leading internet television network Netflix, in its January 2018 ISP Leaderboard results, has ranked Converge ICT as consistent number 1 ISP (Internet Service Provider) among all major ISPs in the Philippines. This means users will consistently enjoy Netflix’s original series, movies and documentaries with no interruption or lags, and no compromise in video quality since there is no data cap, for that totally awesome Internet watching experience.

So be the envy of neighbors in your community as you get to enjoy blazing-fast, 21st Century Internet connectivity any time and any day. Get the FiberX Plan 1500, the FiberX Plan 2500 at up to 50Mbps speed and the FiberX Plan 3500 with 100Mbps speed that suits your specific needs. These plans come with pure end-to-end fiber technology that’s light years better than the traditional—and much slower—Digital Subscriber Line (DSL). Now, get an enhanced online experience with better speed, larger bandwidth and consistent performance for either work or play that only Converge ICT can deliver.

For more updates about Converge ICT Solutions, Inc., visit their Official Facebook page @ConvergeICTOfficial, or visit  www.convergeict.com,


Sunday, February 25, 2018

Mr. Katalyst at Bitcoin and Blockchain Forum 2018 in the Philippines



Bitcoin & Blockchain technologies are fuelling one of the fastest growing industries in the world. The cryptocurrency community in the Philippines experienced a first of its kind event with the “Bitcoin and Blockchain Forum 2018” last February 24, 2018 at the Ortigas Foundation Library, F Building, Ortigas Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City. The forum brought together the Philippines’ top specialists in the cryptocurrency market and blockchain technologies -- shared their experience and knowledge in integrating blockchain across the government, banking, trading, healthcare areas among some.

One of the featured speakers in the forum was Joe Maristela III of Katalyst, he talked about the potential of financial technology in the Philippines particularly about the use of blockchain technology in healthcare.  Joe is a serial entrepreneur and prominent independent investor who has, since 2015, lobbied the government to become more proactive and inclusive about “disruptive” technologies such as Bitcoin, the Blockchain and other cryptocurrencies. He has personally invested millions of dollars in startup companies that aim to revolutionize finance for SMEs and outsourcing offices here in the Philippines.

In this event Joe shared his insights about the potential of blockchain in healthcare and the value of supporting and investing in Filipino homegrown businesses. 




Maristela has established several businesses engaged in markets ranging from healthcare business process outsourcing to financial services. Some of these businesses are:

PediaHealth Medical Group
PediaHealth is a clinic-network, with medical and healthcare operations on the West Coast (USA). PediaHealth is known for being an early adopter of technology, and deploying technologies in healthcare in medicine in new and creative ways. PediaHealth served as a beta testing facility, which tested various communications technologies from Google, including Hangouts and Google's enterprise class video conferencing software. 


Qwikwire
Qwikwire is a fintech startup which is making huge strides in streamlining overseas payments and remittances for offices of the likes of Ayala, Century, and others.


Satoshi Citadel Industries
Satoshi Citadel Industries or SCI which Joe seeded with $200k and whose flagship services and Blockchain technology platforms, Rebit.ph and BuyBitcoin.ph, has pegged the Philippines as a major innovator in the international financial technologies industry. 

Acudeen
Acudeen aims to revolutionize SME financing by providing a platform and ecosystem for so called investors to buy and sell invoices and purchase orders.


The Bitcoin and Blockchain Forum 2018 aims to open the discussion on potential-application areas and use cases for blockchain technology by exploring real-world implementations.

Saturday, October 28, 2017

Enhance every moment with Samsung Galaxy J7+ at 0% interest!



Focus.  Capture.  Enhance!  There’s no better way to snap a photo than to use a camera that parallels with a DSLR’s quality.  With the mobile’s Professional Dual Camera with Live Focus, this new smartphone can enhance every moment as it captures the depth and feelings of every photo, in any lighting condition.

Samsung Galaxy J7+ can now dominate the mid-range market with its superb cameras and new photography features.  And consumers are in for a big surprise when they discover how to avail one on a low budget: with Home Credit’s 0% interest promo this October to December!

Samsung’s partnership with global Fintech company Home Credit has made this new smartphone available to more people – especially those who do not have credit cards.  Now they can enjoy taking snapshots of the moments that are worth remembering.

The Galaxy J7+ is the sleek, new competitor in the mid-range smartphone category that brings an amazing flagship feature to the J-Series lovers – Live Focus. Made possible by its Professional Dual Camera, the smartphone allows you to adjust the amount of blur on the background while shooting, so you can focus on the subject that matters. The new Selfie Focus feature delivers the same professional depth effect to Galaxy J7+ Selfies, while the built-in Mobile Photobooth feature uses Augmented Reality Stickers and Filters to make photos extra fun and expressive.

With Performance+, the Galaxy J7+ offers multi-taskers a total performance upgrade with 4GB of RAM, and a fast 2.4GHz Octa-Core Processor, all running on the latest Android Nougat 7.1.1. Bixby Home gives users instant access to useful information with one swipe to the right - the calendar, today’s weather, popular attractions nearby, and frequently used apps.  

Enjoy the premium feel of the Galaxy J7+ with its Full Metal Unibody in Black and Champagne Gold. Equally premium, bright and vibrant, the display shows a 5.5-inch Full HD Super AMOLED panel, with thin bezels on the side that gives the screen a larger look – ideal for viewing photos and videos. 

For tech-savvy convenience, the Always on Display (AOD) allows users to control music, and see the most important notification at a glance, without unlocking the  screen dozens of times a day. Dual Messenger allows users to create 2 messenger accounts, so that business and personal messages can be separated. Users can protect their private files with the Secure Folder which can only be accessed by their own unique fingerprints.
The new device supports dual nano-SIM, with the second slot as a hybrid for either another SIM card or a micro SD card.  A wise choice for a photo enthusiast is to go for the latter, because with Galaxy J7+’s expandable memory up to 256GB, there’s always enough room for high quality shots!

Overall, Samsung Galaxy J7+ has considerably more advanced features compared to its predecessor Galaxy J7 Pro.  And when it comes to enhancing every moment, that Professional Dual Camera is no joke – that’s an enough reason for Samsung to compare it with a DSLR!

Samsung Galaxy J7+ takes snapshots to a whole new level, for only Php 19,990 SRP in all Samsung stores.  With Home Credit’s 9 months 0% interest promo until December, it’s even more worth it – no credit cards needed, just 20 minutes of your time to process that low monthly installment.



Applying for a loan with Home Credit is easy. Simply visit any of the participating stores, approach a Home Credit sales associate, present your two valid IDs, and submit your filled-out form.  It only takes a few minutes to get approved, then you can bring home that Samsung Galaxy J7+ and start capturing your life’s sweet moments! 


You may visit www.homecredit.ph for more information on Home Credit’s promos for Samsung, store locations, and loans.

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Jollibee is digital engagement leader among QSRs in PH



The Philippines’ #1 fast-food chain is also #1 in digital engagement. For decades, Jollibee has been capturing the taste buds of Filipinos with its langhap-sarap treats. Lately, the brand has been winning over the hearts of millions online with hit-after-hit digital content.

According to a report by Community Plus, a social listening tool used by various global brands, from January to June 2017, Jollibee outranked all other brands in the quick service restaurant category, particularly in Facebook where it garnered a majority 37% share of engagement, twice greater than its biggest foreign competitor. Social media intelligence tool Thoughtbuzz also reports that Jollibee is the #1 most talked about QSR brand, registering 1.5 million mentions in various digital platforms; almost triple that of its competitors in the same period.

Jollibee Global Brand Chief Marketing Officer and PH Marketing Head, Francis Flores shares, “Jollibee’s stellar digital success has been key to sustaining our market leadership in the country, across all our major target markets.”

Flores adds, “Through world-class, highly engaging online content and digital innovations, we will continue to break the internet to reinforce our position as the Philippines’ most loved, most talked about brand. For us in Jollibee, capturing the hearts of the Filipinos online (and offline) is the ultimate reward.”

The Kwentong Jollibee Success
The brand’s original short-film series, Kwentong Jollibee, has gone viral multiple times this year, and has earned multiple accolades not only from netizens but from industry leaders globally.

In February, the highly-evocative “Vow”, “Date”, and “Crush” Valentine’s videos successfully wooed the online audience with over 50 million views on Facebook and YouTube, about 1.3 million shares, 7.5 million in engagement, and 82 million reach (72% organic reach). The buzz of Kwentong Jollibee’s Valentine series generated over P150 million in free PR and media values as well.
The viral success of the Kwentong Jollibee episodes continued towards mid-year with “Parangal” and “Powers”—back-to-back moving tributes to the sacrifices of moms and the heroic deeds of dads, to provide a comfortable life for the family—as the Mother’s Day and Father’s Day videos garnered positive reactions from netizens and received 8.1 million and 7 million views, respectively.

The Kwentong Jollibee series’ most recent viral hit, “Apo” is proof not only of the enterprise’s sustained success but of Jollibee’s digital content mastery. A Grandparents’ Day special, “Apo” follows a young man recalling his happy childhood memories as he makes his way back home to the embrace of his “second parents”. With a whopping 29 million reach, over 14.2 million views and an engagement of 1.1 million, Jollibee’s special grandparents’ day tribute solidified the brand’s online leadership.

The most recent viral short film was coupled with a heart-tugging CSR effort, Grand Thank You Project, and a special video feature titled “Handog para kay Lola Belen”. The project recognizes hardworking grandparents and gives back the love with a Grandparents’ Day feast for their family and other forms of support such as financial aid. On the Grand Thank You Project’s second year, Jollibee features Lola Belen, a grandmother from Pangasinan who tirelessly sells local delicacies at a nearby Jollibee branch to provide for her loved ones. The video feature reached over 7.7 million netizens and 5.2 million views.

An Array of World-Class Digital Content
Apart from the emotional Kwentong Jollibee short films, Jollibee has also produced a number of successful online campaigns that have gotten netizens abuzz: from the impressive dance skills of the lovable mascots Jollibee and Friends in the JolliDance Showdown series with more than 29 million Facebook and YouTube views, the quirky quick escape tricks of JolliSavers for every Petsa de Peligro that reached more than 24 million views, to the sumptuous and heartwarming Chickenjoy campaigns that generated more than 28 million views.

Jollibee also introduced digital engagement innovations such as the Twitter Intercept, which uses social listening to be able to suggest various Jollibee products depending on day part and topic. This exercise rendered a 50% growth in conversation and craving for Jollibee and its products on Twitter.

The brand also launched the JolliDance Showdown App—the first augmented reality experience in the local QSR industry. With the free app, kids can turn the Jolly Joy Box of their Jolly Kids Meal into an interactive platform to bring to life a dancing Jollibee, compose their own dance tunes, and personalize their avatars for a unique augmented reality experience. To date, the app has registered more than 100,000 downloads.

Together, these efforts have led to astounding share of voice and share of engagement results across the QSR market for Jollibee on the digital platform.

There are definitely more exciting digital content from Jollibee to look forward to in the coming months.  Make sure to follow Jollibee on Facebook (facebook.com/jollibeephilippines), on YouTube (youtube.com/jollibeedigital1), and stay updated on Jollibee’s viral hits on Instagram and Twitter @jollibee.