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LIST: NCAP-covered roads in Metro Manila

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will re-implement the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) beginning on May 26, 2025. This follows the partial lifting of the temporary restraining order (TRO) by the Philippine Supreme Court (SC). Under the revived NCAP, the MMDA and the respective local government units (LGUs) will use CCTV cameras along major […]

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Microsoft’s AI weather tool is faster and more accurate compared to global forecasters

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has many use cases, including improved and efficient weather forecasting, which can be particularly useful for places experiencing regular typhoons like the Philippines. In a recent development, Microsoft released its new AI model to beat the current forecasting methods in terms of air quality tracking, ocean waves, sea ice, weather pattern recognition, […]

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Former MLBB pro ‘Jess No Limit’ joins Forbes 30 under 30 Asia

Former Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) pro player turned YouTuber, Tobias ‘Jess No Limit’ Justin, joins this year’s prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia: Media, Marketing, and Advertising. The 29-year-old was an ex-MLBB pro who represented Indonesia’s EVOS Legends in various local and international competitions before retiring from competitive gaming in 2019 and focusing more […]

vivo Y29’s 6500mAh BlueVolt battery keeps up with the modern life

Say goodbye to battery anxiety. This season, vivo proudly presents the vivo Y29, equipped with an impressive 6500mAh BlueVolt battery. More than just a feature, vivo is offering users peace of mind with its massive battery uptime. For the last several years, people have had to adjust their habits to accommodate their phone’s battery life—carrying […]

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DICT tests in-house AI model prototype, to launch soon

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is joining the AI movement. It is set to release its first artificial intelligence (AI) model to help Filipinos with the government’s day-to-day activities. In an article published in the Inquirer, DICT Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) Deputy Executive Director Asst. Sec. Mary Rose Magsaysay said […]

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Get a national ID, open a GCash account at the same time

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) partners with fintech giant GCash to allow Filipinos to apply for a national ID and open a GCash account in one go in underserved localities through the co-location strategy PhilSys-On-Wheels. The agreement aims to help Filipinos conveniently apply for their national ID and open a fully verified GCash account. According […]