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DICT aims to cut internet costs in PH by as much as 50%

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) aims to reduce the costs of internet service providers (ISPs) by as much as 50 percent by 2028, following the government’s efforts to enhance facility sharing among competitors in the telecommunications sector. However, DICT Secretary Henry Aguda clarified that the targeted 30 to 50 percent reduction in […]

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MMDA launches ‘May Huli Ka’ website for checking NCAP violations

The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced the launch of the upgraded version of the “May Huli Ka”, a website that allows motorists to check whether they are flagged for traffic violations due to the reinstated No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP). To use the website, go to https://mayhulika.mmda.gov.ph, input the vehicle’s plate number or conduction […]

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Sony lifts regional restrictions to some PC games in over 100 countries, including PH

Sony, the company behind PlayStation and major game titles, has lifted the regional restrictions on several of its PC titles on Steam in over 100 countries, including the Philippines. The ‘silent’ unlocking of PC games through Steam was first discovered by Wario64 and shared on the microblogging app Bluesky. However, Sony has not yet made […]

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SEC releases rules on trading crypto-related assets

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released new rules and guidelines regarding crypto-asset service providers (CASPS) in the country, including local sales, marketing, and trading.  Now, the SEC requires all crypto-assets and crypto-asset securities to be registered before being sold or offered in the Philippines. These regulations, through the SEC Memorandum Circular Nos. 4 […]