SEA-US consortium announces commercial operations of $250-M state-of-the-art undersea cable system

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Aug 162017
 

The seven-member Southeast Asia – United States (SEA-US) cable consortium announced that the full commercial operations of the USD250-million submarine fiber cable system that directly links Asia to the US for faster data transmission, more efficient connectivity and greater network resiliency, has officially been achieved on August 8, 2017. With the recent completion of the Philippine and Indonesia portion, the cable system can now provide additional capacity for the exponential growth of bandwidth between the two continents as well as bypass congested, earthquake-prone areas to ensure business continuity even during disasters. “We are happy that the final leg of the SEA-US cable strategically terminating in Davao, is already done. We are proud to be part of this landmark undertaking because of the immense benefits that it brings to the country and the rest of the Southeast Asian region. The facility will not only ease our dependence on the two international cable systems routed through Northern Philippines but will also provide support for the expanding business requirement for data in Southern Philippines and the country as a whole,” said Ernest L. Cu, President and CEO of Globe Telecom, one of the consortium members.  Globe commercially launch the SEA-US cable facility on August 11 – three days after the cable consortium declared SEA-US ready for commercial operations. The SEA-US undersea cable system delivers a 20 Terabit per second capacity with state-of-the-art 100 Gigabit per second technology. It provides the fastest direct access between the U.S., Philippines and Indonesia, extending nearly 9,000 miles Read More …

Is it good to have many choices? Are you sure? Really!

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Aug 132017
 

Do shoppers buy more if you offer them dozens off choices or would a few options suffice? When presented with a choice off six jams versus a choice off 24 jams, which would result in more sales? For many people, logic dictates that having multiple products is an advantage. I am not trying to argue for or against choices but to discover the psychological reasons behind the numbers. Would consumers buy more product, more often, when they are presented with fewer choices?

Tennis phenom Alex Eala wins 4 doubles titles in Europe

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Aug 112017
 
Tennis phenom Alex Eala wins 4 doubles titles in Europe

Young Filipino tennis player Alexandra Eala has so far won 4 doubles titles in 4 Young Stars Tournaments in Europe, placing the Philippine flag among champions in the tour. The 12-year old tennis phenomenon won her doubles titles together with her Indonesian partner in the Under-14 touring team of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) – Asian Tennis Federation (ATF) competing in 5 tournaments in 4 countries in Europe. Alex Eala (center) in the 2017 Open des Jeunes Stade Francais [via Facebook] Fresh from her winning the championship at the 14 and Under Girls in the Sutama International Junior ATF Tournament in Japan, Eala went to Europe in mid-July and quickly picked up her first doubles title with Priska Madelyn Nugroho after defeating the Italian team 6-2, 6-4, in the finals of the Open des Jeune organized by the Stade Francais Club in Paris, France – the kick off tournament. Winning the Windmill Cup [via Facebook] The top-seeded girl tennis player at the ATF won her next doubles title at the Windmill Cup in Velp, Netherlands after beating the Egyptian- Moroccan team, 7-5, 6-1. Eala also won the Championship Match of the Finals Consolation Rounds in the tennis singles. The La Balle Mimosa Loire-Atlantique doubles champions [via Facebook] The ATF team claimed its 3rd straight doubles title when it went back to France’s La Balle Mimosa Loire-Atlantique in Nantes, dominating the Peruvian team, 6-3, 6-1 in the finals. Eala and her partner clinched their 4th doubles title at the Internationale Deutsche Read More …

UPLB Choral Ensemble bags Grand Prix in Singapore

 News
Aug 112017
 
UPLB Choral Ensemble bags Grand Prix in Singapore

The University of the Philippines Los Baños Choral Ensemble (UPLBCE) dominated the 10th Orientale Concentus International Choral Festival held at the School of the Arts in Singapore, beating finalists from five other countries to bring home the Grand Prix title. University of the Philippines Los Baños Choral Ensemble [via Facebook] The Philippine state university’s official choral group won the following titles from the 10th Orientale Concentus: Grand Prix Champion Category Winner (Gold II) – Mixed Choir Category A2 Category Winner (Gold II) – Sacred Music Category Special Prize for the Most Promising Young Conductor – Roijin Suarez The 26-member choir received a trophy and $20,000 after their winning performance in the Grand Prix finals against choral groups from Hongkong, Taiwan, South Africa, Indonesia, and Czech Republic. The UPLB Choral Ensemble was founded in 1991 by former members of the UP Rural High School Glee Club. It is now composed of UPLB students and alumni. On campus, it is recognized as a student cultural organization and performs regularly at university functions.   The post UPLB Choral Ensemble bags Grand Prix in Singapore appeared first on Good News Pilipinas. Related posts: UP Madz win Choral Grand Prize in Italy UP Concert Chorus wins Grand Prix in Poland Kammerchor Manila bags grand prizes at Italy and Spain Filipino choir groups triumph in Vietnam choral competition

Globe launches PHL’s 1st mobile money QR payment

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Aug 112017
 
Globe launches PHL’s 1st mobile money QR payment

Globe Telecom has set up the Philippines’ first QR payments system via smartphone with the launch of “GoPay.” GCash launches the country’s first mobile money QR payment. “GoPay” feature in the GCash app allows customers to use their GCash account to pay for goods and services by simply scanning QR codes displayed by merchants and establishments. The country’s leading mobile money service provider anticipates that the new feature will allow consumers hassle-free payments with the elimination of cash transactions, long lines, and inaccurate charges. Merchants would also benefit from “GoPay” with the elimination of expensive machines for processing mobile money transactions. “GoPay” only requires QR codes linked to the GCash wallet. The new app feature will allow even ambulant vendors and sari-sari store owners to utilize the system. "Our goal has always been to make finance more inclusive by building a cashless ecosystem. GoPay QR payments solution will close the loop and drive merchants accepting GCash payments. We plan to extend this service from all types of retailers nationwide down to our favorite fishball vendor," said John Rubio CEO and President of Mynt, a subsidiary of Globe Telecom dedicated to developing payments solutions using GCash, in a Globe Telecom release.  JM Aujero, Mynt Merchant Acquiring Head added:  “With GoPay QR, consumers don't even need to bring cash when they go shopping or when they eat out.  It is the best option for people who do not want to use credit cards but are either wary of having cash with them due to safety reasons or just want the convenience that mobile money offers.”  Read More …

Shopify Ecommerce Developers – New Orleans-Louisiana

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Aug 102017
 
Shopify Ecommerce Developers – New Orleans-Louisiana

Need help with Shopify ecommerce platform? Whether you are located in the New Orleans, Louisiana, USA or elsewhere in the country or for that matter anywhere in the world, we can help you with Shopify ecommerce. Our designers and developers are experienced in Shopify and can help you with Shopify in particular and ecommerce in general.

British-Filipinos dominate 5th Dance World Cup in Germany

 News
Aug 102017
 
British-Filipinos dominate 5th Dance World Cup in Germany

Young British-Filipino dancers amassed gold and silver medals to give Team England a push to claim its 5th Dance World Cup Overall title. Chantelle Tonolete Chantelle Tonolete won the world title in the 9 Years & Under Acrobatic Modern Solos with her quirky performance as a little “Flying Purple People Eater” at the 2017 Dance World Cup Finals in Germany. The Brit-Pinoy girl won 6 gold and 2 silver medals in various categories. Ganica Olipas, Nicole Manumbre, Samantha Chan, Angeli Sagala, Melvin Manunbre, Macy Galimpin and Sophia Tejero won gold medals in various dance categories such as 9 and under Mini Troupe, 13 and under Children’s and Acro Troupe; 9 and under Mini Tap Troupe; 13 and under Children’s Song and Dance, 17 and under Acro Troupe. The young dancers train with Spotlight Stages School in the United Kingdom, which prides itself of having a devoted Filipino community of dancers and their families. Asked by ABS-CBN about carrying both the Philippine and England flags, the young dancers affirmed the honor of being Filipino in the international stage.   "Even if I represent England, I still feel the competitive spirit of a Pinoy," said 13-year- old Melvin Manumbre.    "I’m a Filipino 100% so even though I’m representing England I have that blood running through my veins as a Filipino. I don’t mind either way, I’m proud to be both, " said Nicole Manumbre, 14 years old.   The post British-Filipinos dominate 5th Dance World Cup in Germany appeared first on Good Read More …

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