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Infobip’s study found that WhatsApp is the undisputed global dominator in chat apps today. In the Philippines, however, it is Facebook Messenger, followed by the rapidly growing chat platform, Viber, that are the country’s most popular chat apps.

Rakuten Viber put the spotlight on two entrepreneurs during the recent Pinoy Dream Negosyo business pitch competition it hosted, showcasing the RaketPH and FoodPH channels on its platform that is used by micro, small and medium sized enterprise (MSME) owners to promote their products and services online.

The QR codes have been first made available for merchants on FoodPH, Viber’s own food directory.

Globe Telecom said it is localizing Viber communities to deliver a targeted and more focused servicing.

ABS-CBN News recently launched “Current Affairs Throwback,” a new section on the website that features episodes from various ABS-CBN current affairs shows.

Viber said it will remove Facebook Connect, Facebook SDK, and GIPHY, as well as cease all ad spending on the social networking platform.

With the many restrictions in place, many sellers have turned to Viber and created innovative communities to connect to their customers, offering important items that aren’t food or medicine.

The function allows users to set a timer for sending text, photo, video, or other types of files for a few seconds, minutes, hours, or even days.

Calling and messaging app Viber said it has recorded an increase in usage in the Philippines as users turned to the app to stay...

The chatbot, which comes in several languages, answers the most commonly asked questions about the pandemic, and gives users important and life-saving information.