Although this project has been implemented for months now, it’s good to revisit the fact that the Bangko Sental ng Pilipinas (BSP) has deployed coin deposit machines, or CoDMs, in malls around Metro Manila to encourage Filipinos to deposit their “idle coins” for a more efficient coin recirculation in the country.But how does it work? The BSP has the 3Cs to teach the public on how to use it. The first C stands for “Collect,” which means to collect unused coins and bring them to any SM, Robinsons, and Filinvest malls that have the CoDM available. The coins should not…
Author: Dawn Solano
Dawn Solano
Content Producer for PhilSTAR Tech
In the Philippines, the wet season begins as early as June. The heavy rainfalls begin in July, this is caused by the southwest monsoon, or locally known as “Habagat.”And when he arrives on the tropical shores of the country, Filipinos experience frequent and often intense rainfall.To better prepare for the rainy season, PhilSTAR Tech will explain what “IP ratings” are. We usually see this in almost every gadget we buy. But what does it actually mean, and how well-protected are your devices?IP, or Ingress Protection, ratings are two-digit codes that determine the durability of electronic devices in different kinds of…
Digital Pilipinas, a private sector-led movement for tech in the country, believes that the iGaming industry is an importantcomponent of the Philippines’ digital economy, and that it needs proper support and regulation from the government and Filipinos as well. “And what’s important is that we support it, not just regulate, but we enable it so we can optimize what it can do for our country and our people,” Digital Pilipinas’ lead convenor Amor Maclang told PhilSTAR Tech during the SiGMA Asia 2024 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City last June.Maclang agreed that the stigma surrounding online gambling has…
TCL, in collaboration with Abenson, unveiled the X955 Max, the world’s “first 115-inch consumer TV,” selling it at the price of P999,995 pesos, from P1,399,995, until July 31 this year.Started last June 28, the limited time offer is only valid for cash purchases at Abenson stores nationwide.In addition to every purchase of the TV, buyers will receive a free TCL505PH Side by Side Refrigerator and a TCL TAC12CSD/FBI/TCL 1.5HP CoolPro | FreshIN 2.0 Breathe, Live Cool Inverter Air Conditioner.The brand highlights the TV’s 20,000+ local dimming zones and its QD MiniLED technology, which will “redefine” every watcher’s perception of home…
The Oppo A60 smartphone began selling in the Philippines last June 7. Oppo claims that this is the strongest member of its A series, saying that it passed the MIL-STD 810 military grade shock resistance test. The tests are done in military shock labs to make sure that it can withstand any incident, from accidental drops to weathering tests. The unit seeded to PhilSTAR Tech was the Ripple Blue variant. Similar to the Oppo Reno 11F 5G design, the Oppo A60 displays a glimmering ocean waves back panel. It has a 6.6-inch LCD display and a KK6 cover glass. It’s…
In an exclusive interview with Infor CEO Kevin Samuelson, he said that AI, being the “next frontier for technology” will encourage creativity that Filipino businesses and businesses in most countries should explore.
Eman Pulis, founder of SiGMA (Summit of iGaming in Malta) said that there is still much work for making governments in Asia realize that the proper regulation of the online gambling industry is the ‘only’ way.
The PhilSTAR Tech team is fiddling with the Xiaomi Pad 6s Pro and found five features that are going to help you on your next presentation.
Atul Harkisanka, LinkedIn PH’s country head, said that the trend is highly favorable for the Philippines because the younger generation makes up the larger part of its work force demographics.
Masako Kusama, Epson PH’s president, told PhilStar Tech that their current efforts to be more environmentally sustainable are giving them confidence to “hit” their target.
