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Philippine Space Agency rolls out “Pinas”

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA), in a bid to support various sectors with their space data needs, rolled out the PhilSA Integrated Network for Space-Enabled Actions towards Sustainability (Pinas). Laid out with utilitarian usage in mind, the project will be put to good use for local government units (LGU), government agencies, civil society, and researchers, […]

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CPP pushes the use of VPN, Tor browser after NTC’s effort to prohibit certain websites

The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) is encouraging the public to make use of virtual private networks (VPN) or the Tor browser to bypass a “firewall” set by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) aimed at blocking websites that are deemed in affiliation and in support of the Communist political movement. The statement came from […]

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NLEX invests Php1.2 billion in system upgrades for faster RFID scanning, top-ups

Traveling via the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) can at times feel like a sluggish affair, no thanks to what appears to be a somewhat inefficient system. But the NLEX Corp. is seeking to address that problem by investing in system-wide upgrades worth Php1.2 billion. The company anticipates that the overhaul will provide significant benefit in […]

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MMDA launches free e-bike and e-scooter charging station

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has revealed its new solar-powered electric bike and scooter charging stations at its headquarters. Located in Barangay Ugong, Pasig City, the new 20-story MMDA HQ will give e-bike and e-scooter users a chance to charge up for FREE using its new solar-powered charging station. See also: How to pay MMDA traffic […]

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MoneyGram launches crypto-to-cash service in the Philippines

Want to turn your cryptocurrency into cash? International money transfer company MoneyGram recently launched its new crypto-to-cash service in the bid “to increase the utility of digital assets by creating a bridge between cash and cryptocurrencies.” The new service, which is being offered with zero fees for one year as part of its promotion, utilizes […]