The so-called ‘night market', held for almost a quarter of a century in Manila's Tutuban Center, has been a magnet for would-be entrepreneurs, and small business exponents wishing to make an extra few dollars for their families. As well as being a bustling street market where a diverse range of ware...

As evening falls in Manila and the rush-hour traffic begins to fade, there is an unusual migration occurring in the opposite direction. Hordes of office workers are departing their homes to head into the capital's financial districts to commence work. Welcome to the world of Manila's call centers...

Yes the main news is all about the WannaCry global ransomware attack that kicked off on 12 May 2017 encrypting user files till they paid a fee. In other recent news emanated from the technology sector in Manila – a local software firm had unearthed the existence of a group of cyber criminals. These...

One long-term debate about relationships in the modern world concerns an age-old question. In the context of online communication, is it better for people looking for partners to text, or to talk? The end results of both means of message transmission are the same, but which is really best when it co...

According to statements released by three international credit rating agencies recently, the gaming sector in the Philippines will continue to experience a double-digit revenue growth. The main reason for this is the anticipated opening of additional privately-owned casinos in the country. Fitch Ra...

An excellent litmus test of how business is evolving in the Philippines is to consider call centers. The Philippines now has the greatest number of individuals involved in this key 21st century industry anywhere in the planet. Examining how managers are balancing the increase in demand with the need...

Avaya are the communications development company currently providing assistance to major Philippines call center operators, such as Teleserv. Amongst the services they are promoting is the ‘Click to Chat' facility. This is available to customers in real-time, accessible via their browsers. If there'...

Speaking of reasons for the current buoyant state of the Filipino call center market, Teleserv's Raffy David explained the benefits of low labor costs. He said that his company now had the leeway to devote capital to new technologies – something they had been investing in for the best part of a deca...

Hot topics in Manila just now include the trends affecting call center employment. For some time now the Philippines have been at the epicenter of a technological revolution when it comes to satisfying customer demand by imposing a layer of dedicated help staff. However, analysts are commenting on t...

One of the driving forces of technology in the modern age has been in interpersonal relationships. Social media has had a massive impact on rendering the internet an interactive tool. Technological advancements have had one eye on commercial aspects for a long time, while the other has increasingly...

McAfee recently undertook an extensive survey of mobile device users' habits. Given that the number of users in the Philippines, and the Far East in general, is rising all the time, these figures make for interesting reading for a variety of reasons. Device protection The survey revealed that more...

With music performing an important component of leisure time for a wide variety people, it's no wonder that design companies are putting a lot of effort into creating the perfect audio product. When it comes to an ever more accurate reproduction of sound, regardless of the genre of music, it is the...

Many interested in technological advances in the Philippines are accustomed to keeping one eye firmly on what is happening elsewhere in the Far East. Japanese developers have been consistently relied on to provide interesting takes on the world of technical innovation. Recently a researcher in Japa...

The internet security giants McAfee recently conducted a survey under the heading ‘Love, Relationship and Technology'. They put the replies of 1,500 customers under the spotlight, in order to test prevailing online trends. As might have been expected, the results of this survey threw up some very in...

When the first camera was invented, it was a marvel that a moment in time could be permanently captured for future viewings. Many decades later, the digital camera provoked similar reactions as it allowed more options for users to decide how they want to capture a moment. Image editing then became a...

Where travelling was once a sign of luxury, people are now globe-trotting as a hobby. While travelling, one would like to keep their possessions to a bare minimal which equates to carrying less weight around. If you are an avid traveler as I am, electronic tickets are definitely your best friends. H...

This iManila writer still remembers when Nokia was the mobile phone giant which dominated the market. Anyone who was of age to use their first mobile phone usually received or chose a Nokia phone; it could have been a fad or it could have been a sign of wisdom. Nokia phones were known for their stur...

So it is not a surprise that your best friend is tying the knot with her fiancé of 10 years. She has her event planned down to the tablecloth of the reception and the pre-wedding photographs turned out stunning. Guests have replied to the Facebook event invitation and confirm their attendance while...

Despite the popularity of social networking sites such as Facebook, Myspace, Twitter and Friendster, these sites are also a dangerous medium in which online predators prey on the young. By the year 2008, youths were spending more time on online media as they were in schools. During the earliest intr...

We are all without a doubt, avid consumers of electronics. As such, if we were to keep all the electronics we have ever owned, I'm sure it would fill up an entire cupboard. A common question that any electronic user would ask is: what do I do with my old electronics? All electronic users should real...

Have you seen a toddler holding on to a mobile phone or a tablet while in a stroller? Did that made you take a second glance or did your eyes bulge at the sight? Or did you glance past without much thought into that scene? It is becoming the norm to come across young children with an electronic devi...