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Ekotek intros Ekobuds Lifetones in-ear buds for Php299

Kevin Bruce Francisco

Ekotek‘s Ekobuds Lifetones promises an affordable price and comes in a variety of colors to suit the lifestyle of different users.

ekotek-ekobuds-lifetones

Ekotek Ekobuds Lifetones specs:
Driver type: Single-moving coil
Sensitivity: 91± dB
Impedance: 16 ohms
Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz
Cable length: 120cm

The Ekotek Ekobuds Lifetones come with extra earcaps in different sizes to help you find your perfect fit. These in-ears come in white, black, pink, and neon green. It has an SRP of only Php299.

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Ekotek intros Ekobuds Lifetones in-ear buds for Php299

Kevin Bruce Francisco

Ekotek‘s Ekobuds Lifetones promises an affordable price and comes in a variety of colors to suit the lifestyle of different users.

ekotek-ekobuds-lifetones

Ekotek Ekobuds Lifetones specs:
Driver type: Single-moving coil
Sensitivity: 91± dB
Impedance: 16 ohms
Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz
Cable length: 120cm

The Ekotek Ekobuds Lifetones come with extra earcaps in different sizes to help you find your perfect fit. These in-ears come in white, black, pink, and neon green. It has an SRP of only Php299.

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Congress approves bill to regulate PH’s credit card industry

Kevin Bruce Francisco

The Congress approved a new bill that appoints Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to regulate the Philippines’ credit card industry and protect the cardholders against abusive practices, CNN Philippines reports.

credit-cards

Called the “Philippine Credit Card Industry Regulation Act”, it encompasses all credit card issuers, acquirers, and all transaction pertaining to credit cards. It will issue standards of operation to make sure everything is done under the right practices with no one being subjected to any unfair arrangements.

The BSP’s supervision shall include:

The issuance of rules of conduct or the establishment of standards of operation for uniform application to all institutions or functions covered, and the imposition of penalties in case of noncompliance
The conduct of examination as determined by the Monetary Board to determine compliance
Oversight to ascertain that laws and regulations are complied with

The BSP may also limit and prohibit the charging of annual membership fees for credit cards.

Anyone who violates the bill or any BSP-given laws, for that matter, will be faced with fines (from Php50,000 to Php200,000) or imprisonment (from 2-10 years). Additionally, it could also be both fine and imprisonment.

{CNN Philippines}

 

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Congress approves bill to regulate PH’s credit card industry

Kevin Bruce Francisco

The Congress approved a new bill that appoints Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to regulate the Philippines’ credit card industry and protect the cardholders against abusive practices, CNN Philippines reports.

credit-cards

Called the “Philippine Credit Card Industry Regulation Act”, it encompasses all credit card issuers, acquirers, and all transaction pertaining to credit cards. It will issue standards of operation to make sure everything is done under the right practices with no one being subjected to any unfair arrangements.

The BSP’s supervision shall include:

The issuance of rules of conduct or the establishment of standards of operation for uniform application to all institutions or functions covered, and the imposition of penalties in case of noncompliance
The conduct of examination as determined by the Monetary Board to determine compliance
Oversight to ascertain that laws and regulations are complied with

The BSP may also limit and prohibit the charging of annual membership fees for credit cards.

Anyone who violates the bill or any BSP-given laws, for that matter, will be faced with fines (from Php50,000 to Php200,000) or imprisonment (from 2-10 years). Additionally, it could also be both fine and imprisonment.

{CNN Philippines}

 

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Plantronics RIG 500 Series now in PH, priced

Kevin Bruce Francisco

Plantronics has introduced its gaming headset in the Philippines targeted towards e-sports competitors and it comes in the form of RIG 500 Series. The lineup promises unique personalization of the products, capable audio technology, and a wide compatibility for everyone to enjoy.

plantronics-rig-500

Plantronics RIG 500 stereo PC gaming specs:
40mm drivers w/ low frequency resonators
Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz
Weight: 200 grams
Flexible frame
Self-adjusting headband
Noise-cancelling boom mic w/ flip to mute function
Mic frequency response: 100Hz – 10kHz

plantronics-rig-500hd

Plantronics RIG 500HD specs:
40mm drivers w/ low frequency resonators
Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz
24-bit audio
7.1 Dolby technology (PC software)
Weight: 200 grams
Flexible frame
Self-adjusting headband
Noise-cancelling boom mic w/ flip to mute function
Mic frequency response: 100Hz – 10kHz
Breakaway USB cable

plantronics-rig-500e

Plantronics RIG 500E specs:
40mm drivers w/ low frequency resonators
Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz
24-bit audio
7.1 Dolby technology (PC software)
Weight: 200 grams
Flexible frame
Self-adjusting headband
Noise-cancelling boom mic w/ flip to mute function
Mic frequency response: 100Hz – 10kHz
Easy-swap cables for USB and analog connections
Vented and isolating earcup sets
Easy-snap components

“Plantronics worked closely with competitive gamers to develop the RIG 500 Series of PC gaming headsets, and like any precision equipment designed for competition, details matter,” said Jack Reynolds, Director, Gaming Products, Plantronics. “The RIG 500 Series is a unique family of e-sports audio gear that can give an edge to pros and hopefuls through its ultra-light comfort and reliability,which is essential for long hours of dedicated practice, and our signature Plantronics audio, which is tuned especially for immersive gaming and clear communication.”

As for the SRPs, the RIG 500 is priced at Php2,795, the TIG 500HD is at Php3,695, and the RIG 500E has a Php6,995 price tag.

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