Living in Shanghai as an international student

Carl Lorenciana 11/05/2024

Shanghai, CHINA — It’s already been over a month since I moved here to fulfill a lifelong dream of becoming an international student and living in a foreign country. You know, there’s a saying “Take every chance…

Climbing the Great Wall is a one-of-a-kind experience

Carl Lorenciana 08/19/2024

SUZHOU, China – Hiking has always been about more than just the physical journey for me. It’s about reaching a viewpoint where I can look down and see the world spread out beneath me, to gain perspective…

The rise of PH digital banking: Targeting the ‘unbanked’ sector

Carl Lorenciana 08/03/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) starts accepting applications for digital banking licenses again, the Philippine financial sector is set for a big change. This move highlights the important role digital banks…

Cebu’s IT-BPM sector poised for sustained growth, CCAP says 

Carl Lorenciana 07/23/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Contact Center Association of the Philippines (CCAP) projects continued robust growth for the Cebu’s information technology and business process management (IT-BPM), a sector that’s been one of the province’s key economic drivers…

Why more Filipinos want to study abroad

Carl Lorenciana 07/16/2024

Amidst a surge in Filipino students seeking education abroad, the International Education Consultants of the Philippines (IECAP) advises aspiring scholars to be vigilant when choosing immigration agencies. This call comes amidst a rising trend of more Filipinos…

Casino project in Cebu: Firm ends talks to acquire it

Carl Lorenciana 07/02/2024

Tiger Resort Leisure and Entertainment Inc. (TRLEI), one of the parent companies of Okada Manila, has ended its talks with Dennis Uy’s PH Resorts (PHR) to acquire the latter’s unfinished development of Emerald Bay casino in Mactan…

Cebu must ensure long-term power supply as economy grows

Carl Lorenciana 06/15/2024

CEBU, Philippines — As the economy of Cebu continues to expand, ensuring its long-term power situation highly becomes more crucial as demand for electricity continually increases moving forward, an industry leader said. “The Visayas grid recently encountered…

Social media tips amid rising cybersecurity threats

Carl Lorenciana 04/23/2024

In an age where a single click can expose one to unseen dangers, an IT security expert is sounding the alarm on the lurking risks of social media and public Wi-Fi networks. With cybersecurity threats looming large…

AI impact on IT-BPM industry fuels future growth

Carl Lorenciana 04/18/2024

The Contact Center Association of the Philippines (CCAP) said that generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has generated positive impact not just to contact center companies but also to the entire Information Technology and Business Process Management (IT-BPM) industry.…

Things I love about traveling in Japan

Carl Lorenciana 04/07/2024

If there’s one country that I always love coming back, it would always be Japan. And for good reason. Since the first time I visited Japan, I’ve been impressed with how anything seems to be so convenient…

Why cybersecurity is crucial for any business

Carl Lorenciana 04/06/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — With cyber threats looming ever larger in today’s digital landscape, local businesses especially in Cebu are facing an urgent need: prioritize cybersecurity or risk dire consequences. A Cebu-based cybersecurity expert has emphasized the…

My New York story: Anything is possible if we dare to dream

Carl Lorenciana 03/18/2024

Every traveler’s heart beats the desire to see and explore the world’s most iconic destinations. For me, one of those destinations had always been New York City. Who isn’t familiar with this historic city? NYC’s iconic presence…

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