Globe Charge Expands Market Presence in Western Visayas with Kalibo Cable Partnership

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The country’s leading mobile Point-of-Sale (POS) provider Globe Charge has partnered with Kalibo Cable, the most renowned cable provider in Aklan and Antique, to further boost its presence and distribution in Western Visayas.

The tie-up allows Globe Charge to reach out to more Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and help them reach their potential by being able to accept credit card payments for their business. Kalibo Cable started selling Globe Charge together with its other innovative digital and technological products and services last month.

“We are glad to have Kalibo Cable as part of our extensive distribution network for Globe Charge since we want more MSMEs to enjoy easy, affordable, and convenient way to offer different payment options, accept more customers, and grow their business,” said Xavier Marzan, President and CEO of G-Xchange, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Globe Telecom which operates Globe Charge.

With Globe Charge, local entrepreneurs and professionals can start accepting MasterCard and Visa card payments by transforming their smartphone or tablet into a credit card terminal. Customers only need to avail of the Globe Charge Mobile Card Reader, download the mobile app, and apply for a merchant account. Connection via mobile data or WiFi is free with the Globe/TM SIM. Globe Charge is available for a one-time purchase for only P999, or as a postpaid bundle for a low monthly fee of P499.

Infinite FOSSibilities at Software Freedom Day Bicol

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Software Freedom Day is a global event developed by the Software Freedom International (SFD) which aims to promote and celebrate Free and Open Source Softwares (FOSS). It aims to empower the people to create and share in a digital world that is participatory, transparent, and sustainable. Now, 8Layer Technologies, Inc. and 8Layer Academy in partnership with Bicol University Main Campus and Polangui Campus and with the support of the local government unit of Albay through Gov. Joey Salceda, altogether, will be bringing Software Freedom Day to Bicol.

This will be held on September 19, 2015 at the Albay Astrodome, Province of Albay bannering the theme “Infinite FOSSibilities”, Software Freedom Day Bicol will be a gathering of thousands of students and academe personnel from different universities all over the region to attend the biggest IT event geared on the improvement and progress of the society. This solidifies the objective of the 8Layer Academy which is to empower citizens by offering people everywhere the opportunity to advance their careers, lead in their professions, develop their personal passions or simply learn something new by learning through the collaboration of the community, academe, government and corporations.

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Protees Project, MSI ECS, Iontech. Organization Partner: DOST ICTO, GONegosyo, CEMIT, ACCESS. Community partner: Kahel OS, Drupal Pilipinas, Raspberry Pi Philippines, Ubuntu PH, Mozilla PH and FOSS PH. Media Partners: Inventiv, Vigattin Radio, UNTV, and WazzupPilipinas.com

Your Favorite Street Food Might Be The Cause Of Your High Cholesterol Levels

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Filipinos’ love affair with street foods is due in many ways to its interesting taste and, more importantly, its affordability. But snacking on your favorite street fare may have far reaching health issues than we care to admit.

The Philippines is known for its rich and wide range food staples. Many are available just around the corner. However, those who frequent sidewalk vendors for their street foods are at an increased risk of having high cholesterol levels—more particularly those who crave for chicken livers.

Chicken livers offer nutrients that are beneficial for anemic individuals: they are rich in protein, iron and vitamin B12, as well as folate which is important in promoting fertility and preventing birth defects.

Despite the essential nutrients present in chicken liver, Amado Nazal, medical director of Pharex Health Corp, noted that consuming more servings of chicken liver than what is ideal could threaten a person’s health, putting them at risk of high cholesterol and developing cardiovascular diseases.

According to the American Heart Association, a healthy person needs only 300 milligrams of cholesterol every day while less than 200 milligrams are required for those who already have high cholesterol levels. However, chicken liver already contains 479 milligrams of cholesterol in a three-ounce serving—that’s about two to three skewered chicken livers—not including your other sources of cholesterol within the day.