EcoFlow opens flagship store in Manila, the first in Southeast Asia

A leading eco-friendly power solution brand, EcoFlow, opens its first Flagship Store in Southeast Asia. Located at Level 4, Cyberzone, SM City North EDSA Annex in Quezon City, customers can have hands-on experience with EcoFlow products such as solar panels, advanced technology generators, and portable power stations. In the past years, the Philippines has reached […]

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Snapchat introduces infinite retention and group streaks

Snapchat is releasing two major new features that were highly requested by its users. The first, called “Infinite Retention,” finally allows users to stop their messages from disappearing. The second introduces “Group Streaks,” a new way to build streaks with multiple friends at once. The company announced that Infinite Retention is a new chat setting. […]

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For Filipino freelancers, study reveals a mix of flexibility and financial anxiety

A new study shows that most freelance and on-demand workers in the Philippines appreciate the independence their jobs offer, but many feel anxious about their income stability and future financial safety. The research, carried out by global firm Ipsos, indicates a strong sense of contentment with control over their schedules, yet it also uncovers deep-seated […]

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PH eCAV system digitizes academic records of Filipinos

The Philippine government has officially launched a new digital platform called the electronic Certified Academic Verification (eCAV) system. The main goal of the eCAV system is to make the process of verifying academic documents much simpler and faster. Before this system, Filipinos who wanted to work or study abroad had to get their school records, […]

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Smart rolls out its first 5G Standalone Network in Iloilo

Smart Communications Inc. launched its first 5G Standalone (SA) network in Iloilo in a jam-packed concert. Held at K-Town Festive Walk Parade, the event drew over 5,200 people.  The Smart 5G SA Network uses a dedicated 5G core network to provide lower latency, increased capacity, and faster speeds. This new technology is an important foundation for […]

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E-Governance Act signed into law to digitize government services

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed a law that requires the Philippine government agencies to digitize its processes online. Officially called the E-Governance Act, directs a full digital transformation across all levels of government. This applies to national departments, local governments, public universities, and embassies overseas. The change is designed to allow Filipinos to complete […]

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House Bill 4489 proposes the creation of National Budget Blockchain System

Several members of Congress have introduced bills proposing the implementation of blockchain technology in the national budget to ensure transparency and accountability. Rep. Brian Poe Llamanzares, FPJ Panday Bayanihan Partylist representative and House Assistant Majority Leader, filed House Bill 4489 or “An Act Mandating the Establishment and Implementation of a National Budget Blockchain System to […]

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For Filipino shoppers, good service is now as important as low prices — study

A new study revealed that Filipino online shoppers are now prioritizing quality service and reliable delivery over rock-bottom prices. The research, conducted by the global market analytics firm Milieu Insight, surveyed 500 online buyers across the Philippines. It found that values like fairness, transparency, and respect are now critical factors for consumers. “Competitive pricing alone […]

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PNP launches new information management system to combat car theft and road crimes

The Philippine National Police’s Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) has introduced a new digital system intended to strengthen its efforts against car theft and road crimes. The PNP Information Management System (IMS) is designed to create a single, nationwide database for vehicle information. This will allow officers across the country to instantly check if a car […]

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New PH government AI platform streamlines handling of public complaints

Filipinos with grievances about government services now have a new, automated way to get help. The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA), together with the Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT), has launched a digital platform called the electronic Complaints Management System (eCMS). The system is designed to use artificial intelligence to make the complaint process […]