Mobile commerce is booming in the Philippines

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The Philippines has become a major market for mobile commerce Mobile commerce is finding success in the Philippines. Euromonitor International, a business intelligence company, suggests that this is because of the growing smartphone penetration in the country. The Philippines is one of the countries in the Asian market that is leading the charge in mobile commerce adoption. This has to do with the growing number of young, tech-savvy consumers that are relying heavily on their mobile devices in their daily lives. Smartphone penetration is making mobile shopping more popular According…

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Mobile payments may be a boon for disaster recovery

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Mobile donations help raise money more quickly for disaster recovery efforts Mobile payments are often seen as a way for retailers and other businesses to engage consumers that have become tethered to smartphones and tablets. The mobile commerce sector may prove quite beneficial to charitable organizations that assist in recovery after a natural disaster, however. Recent natural disasters in Japan and the Philippines have shown that mobile devices can increase the inflow of monetary support for those suffering from catastrophic events, especially when these devices are being used to promote…

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