Having a PhilHealth membership is possibly the easiest and most accessible form of health insurance you can get here in the Philippines. Pretty much all employers in the country are required to give one to their employees. It’s also easy to obtain for the likes of freelancers and entrepreneurs if you want to go the […]
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Liability clause not changed, says BDO
BDO Unibank Inc. clarified last Tuesday that the liability clause in its terms and conditions was not updated.
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First Xiaomi Exclusive Service Center in the Philippines now open
Xiaomi Philippines opens its first exclusive service center in the country.
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How to register your dog to the PCCI
Are you planning to register your dog to the PCCI? Here’s how you can register dogs in the Philippines.
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Globe eSIM ONENUMBER199 promo launched for the Apple Watch
The eSIM technology for the Apple Watch has been around for a while. For the uninitiated, it gives the wearable standalone internet connectivity, so you can stay connected even if you’re away from your phone, even without WiFi.
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DICT deploys WiFi and charging stations in typhoon-hit areas
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) deployed more WiFi and charging stations to Cebu areas affected by Typhoon Odette. Currently, there are now 16 operational stations where Filipinos can charge their devices and get internet connectivity. Robinsons Galleria Sto. Niño Church exit Ayala SM Seaside SM City Consolacion City/Municipal Halls SM City Cebu […]
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Vivo Y32: Snapdragon 680, 5000mAh battery, 6.51-inch display
Vivo got first dibs on the brand new Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset and put it on the Y32.
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Color Message app with malware infected over 500,000 Android users
Over 500,000 Android users have installed an app from the Google Play Store containing the Joker malware. Cybersecurity experts from Pradeo discovered the malware in the ‘Color Message’ app, which prompted Google to remove it from its app marketplace. Before being taken down, the app had been downloaded and installed more than 500,000 times. Color […]
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SKYBIZ now Microsoft Cloud Service Provider certified, to offer up to 10Gbps speeds
Sky Cable’s internet provider arm, SKYBIZ, has been granted a Microsoft Cloud Service Provider certification in the Philippines.
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Roblox accused to be unsafe for children
Roblox, a popular online game platform with an estimated 200 million players worldwide, is being accused of exploiting young children. YouTube channel People Make Games posted a video on Monday enumerating several problems in Roblox. The video began with a claim that Roblox lacks protection for young developers who join development teams operating outside the […]
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Toyota’s remote start via key fob requires $8 monthly subscription
Toyota owners whose car models are from 2018 or later need to pay $8 a month to keep using their key fob’s remote start feature. Unless they’ve read the fine print, owners may be unfamiliar with this recurring payment. This is especially surprising to those who’ve been able to remotely start their cars using their […]
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PhilSA mulls space internet for public schools
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) is looking into space science and technology applications to bring internet connectivity for public schools, especially schools in far-flung rural locations. According to PhilSA Director General Joel Marciano Jr., the national space agency will also assist the Department of Education in establishing a future workforce that’s ready and knowledgeable in […]
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IBM and Samsung’s new chip design could possibly provide week-long battery life
IBM and Samsung have announced a breakthrough in semiconductor design that could lead to faster performance and better battery life for devices. Essentially, the new idea is to stack the transistors vertically so more can be packed in a given space. Known as Vertical Transport Field Effect Transistors (VTFET), the new design has transistors rotated […]
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Senate approves bill allowing full foreign ownership of telcos, airlines, and other public services
The Senate approved on final reading a bill that lets foreigners have full control of public services in the Philippines. With Senate Bill No. 2094, the Commonwealth Act No. 46 or Public Service Act will be amended to clearly differentiate public services from public utilities. Telecommunications, transportation, and other key industries that will be categorized […]
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Android 12 Go Edition: Faster app launches, better battery life, easier app sharing
Entry-level Android smartphones launching in 2022 will be running the recently released Go edition of Android 12, according to an official Google blog post. The latest iteration of Go is bringing new features, the most significant of which are the faster app launches, better battery life, and easier app sharing. Through the new SplashScreen API, […]