Posted inTech News, Telecoms

Mandatory space for telco infrastructure in housing projects pushed

Globe Telecom expressed its support for a bill being re-filed in Congress that will require property developers to designate enough space for network infrastructure in housing projects. Isabela Rep. Faustino Dy V announced that he would refile a new version of House Bill 10388, also known as the Housing Development Digital Connective Act, anticipating that […]

Posted inGovernment, Tech News

DICT wants to create an e-commerce platform for MSMEs

Following ramifications that caused the closing down of businesses under the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) class, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is looking to revitalize the country’s business sector by establishing its own-made shopping platform, which will help enterprises shift online and thrive. Per DICT Secretary John Ivan Uy, the […]

Posted inEntertainment, Spotlight

Netflix’s ad-supported plan won’t get access to all content on the platform

Netflix’s upcoming ad-supported tier may prevent subscribers from accessing some of the streaming service’s titles available on the regular plans. During the company’s latest earnings call, Netflix’s Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos said that the ad-supported subscription plan won’t include all of the licensed content when they launch it in 2023. All original films and […]

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Crunchyroll reduces subscription pricing in PH and other regions

Crunchyroll is making its anime streaming services more affordable for people living in the Philippines and different parts of the world. Despite continuously growing its anime content library (both video and manga), Crunchyroll is not raising its prices in contrast to other video streaming providers. New subscribers will be able to enjoy the discount immediately, […]