Some 17.6 million individuals who signed up for the national ID will soon be a recipient of the tangible thing as the Malacañang Palace proclaims its delivery. The announcement came following the turnover of the 17.6 million printed PhilIDs by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) to the Philippine Postal Corporation (Post Office), per Press Secretary […]
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Mindanao’s 1st nanotech center to help in environmental woes
Beset with issues that affect its environment involving waste, Mindanao is putting its hopes on its first and only nanotechnology center whose drive is to establish solutions to the region’s environmental issues. In an interview, Director Dr. Chosel Lawagon was optimistic about the “Center of Green Nanotechnology Innovations for Environmental Solutions (CGNIES)” in its potential […]
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Mental health care app MindNation launches in the Philippines
The pandemic, political issues, unemployment, food insecurity, Internet trolls, you name it. Many Filipinos have too much on their plate that undermine their mental well-being. On the bright side, dealing with stress, anxiety and depression isn’t a solitary, internal struggle. Several services and help are available for persons seeking treatment. MindNation, for instance, is an […]
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Cherry Coffee Maker Deluxe is the appliance to get for the rainy season
Cherry Home is making our rainy season a little less cold as it introduces the Cherry Coffee Maker Deluxe. No doubt there is no cooler time of the year here in the Philippines than during the rainy season. A time when there is a seemingly endless downpour that makes everything wet. But nothing makes for […]
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XRAI Glass develops AR-powered smart glasses with real-time captioning for deaf people
XRAI Glass, a tech startup based in London, has unveiled a pair of smart glasses that utilizes augmented reality technology to provide deaf people with real-time closed captioning during conversations. As demonstrated by XRAI Chief Brand Officer Jacquie Press, the smart glasses can be used during a conversation over the phone. The company developed a […]
Posted inAutomotive, Government
How does the No Contact Traffic Apprehension Policy work?
With the objective to improve traffic management and protect public interest, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority adopted the No Contact Apprehension Policy. Motorists and the riding public should know how the policy works, as this will come in handy should they be fined for violations covered by the policy. What is the No Contact Apprehension […]
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Bill seeking the institutionalization of digital assets backed by regulators
Amid the proliferation of digital assets, a bill is being proposed which seeks to regulate such asset, like cryptocurrency and e-money, in order to improve oversight as well as uphold consumer protection, which is gathering the backing of relevant bodies in the trade. Per Senate Bill No. 184 or the Digital Asset Act of 2022, […]
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LIST: All the DICT Secretaries in the Philippines
The Department of Information and Communications Technology, also known as DICT, is one of the more recent additions to the executive departments of the executive branch of the Philippine government. It has been under several departments and agencies before being given cabinet status in 2016. This creation of this department has been vital to the […]
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Realme Pad X launched in the Philippines
Realme Philippines just brought its most powerful tablet in the country, the Realme Pad X 5G.
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LIST: LTO violations, fines, and penalties in the Philippines
Being mindful of traffic violations and penalty fines is extremely important. It helps you become a better driver because you’ll know the things you should avoid while on the road.
Posted inHow to's, Telecoms
How to report intentional disconnection and cable theft to PLDT
Ever wonder why the LOS indicator on your PLDT Home Fiber modem would suddenly start blinking, and you lose your Internet connection? It could be due to routine maintenance. Or it could be because of intentional cable cutting and port disconnection. If you suspect you’re in the latter situation, you can contact PLDT for immediate […]
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A look inside HONOR’s Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Park
If you missed the news earlier this month, the former Huawei sub-brand HONOR is returning to the Philippines. Though no devices have been confirmed yet, expect a slew of smartphones, laptops and other devices in the local market as early as Q4 2022. HONOR, which is known for low-cost, mid-tier smartphones, also shared that it […]
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This B2B platform is making sari-sari stores go digital
When running a small sari-sari store would typically depict the traditional microentrepreneur that the Philippines is generally known for by its people, it gets extra-transformative when micro-entrepreneurs incorporate the digital element in their business. And Packworks seems to encourage just that as it brings its unique platform and solutions to the sari-sari store owners. The […]
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Smart has 2,500 new 5G base stations
Smart Communications happily announced that they put up 2,500 new 5G base stations across the country.
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OnePlus 10T 5G price in the Philippines revealed
OnePlus recently announced its official comeback to the Philippines. Now, the company launches a high-end device, the OnePlus 10T 5G.