The Management Information Systems and Technology Group (MISTG) of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) targets to implement the Liquidation and Billing System (LBS) on April 13 nationwide. Through the LBS web portal, it permits the BOC Liquidation and Billing Division (LBD) to effectively audit and assess the post-entry transactions of shipments. These purposes are considered […]
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Scientists say this new bot can detect Twitter user depression with 90% accuracy
Nowadays—especially since the pandemic started—mental health has become a struggle for a majority of people, particularly stress, anxiety, and depression. Fortunately, scientists have now developed a recent algorithm on Twitter that has up to 90% accuracy in detecting depressed individuals. The journal, IEEE Transactions on Affective Computing, explains the algorithm works by analyzing 38 data […]
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Mobile Legends Southeast Asia Cup 2022 prize pool is Php 15 million, to be held in Malaysia
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Southeast Asia Cup 2022 (MSC 2022) will officially take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from June 11 to 19, Moonton Games announced. MSC 2022 will be held offline for the first time since the wrath of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a greater prize amounting to $300,000 (~Php15 million)—twice as compared to […]
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30% work-from-home setup for BPOs approved by PEZA
Registered Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) firms and other business enterprises are allowed by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) for a 30% work-from-home (WFH) until September 12, 2022. PEZA clarified that those BPO firms and establishments that cannot go back to on-site operations beyond April 1, 2022 may pursue a letter of authority for the […]
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Honor Play 6T and 6T Pro with 5G Dimensity chips announced
Honor has introduced two new refreshes to its popular midrange series. Meet the Honor Play 6T and 6T Pro.
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Oxford study says there’s no increased risk of brain tumor for cellphone users
As mobile devices continue to evolve, so are the rumors surrounding them, especially their relation to people’s health. One frequent debate is whether mobile devices can help develop brain tumors or cancers. Fortunately, a major breakthrough carried out by the Oxford University and published in the Journal of National Cancer Institute shows that regular use […]
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ONEXPLAYER Mini launched with 7-inch display, Ryzen 5800U processor, 16GB RAM
One-Netbook has globally launched its handheld gaming PC called ONEXPLAYER Mini, specifically a version that comes equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 5800U processor with Radeon RX Vega 8 graphics. The Mini, as the name implies, is a smaller version of the OneXplayer that arrived in the Philippines in November last year. Whereas the latter […]
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Start a healthy lifestyle with the NutriHero Portable Blender
Do you want to wake up every day to a healthy smoothie but don’t have the time to deal with long prep times? Then check out this new portable blender from NutriHero.
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Valorant Mobile beta test begins, gameplay and screenshots leaked
Riot Games has reportedly begun testing the much-awaited Valorant Mobile in China. It was during Valorant’s 1st anniversary last year when Riot Games revealed that they are working on a mobile version of the game. Unlike Fortnite, it looks like there will be no cross-play with PC gamers, as they want to re-create Valorant with […]
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PhilSys Check QR code system for national ID verification launched
The Philippine government launched a QR code system to verify Philippine Identification System (Philsys) National ID for banking institutions and other establishments. PSA did a pilot test run known as the PQRCVS (PhilID QR Code Verification System) participated by (13) thirteen banks for the verification of the PhilSys Check QR Code. This determined how the […]
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Vivo Y21G: Helio G70 CPU, 6.5-inch HD+ screen, 5000mAh battery
Vivo has a brand-new entry-level smartphone with the Y21G.
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Samsung Galaxy M53 5G: 108MP camera, Dimensity 900 CPU, AMOLED 120Hz
Samsung just introduced the Galaxy M53, an addition to its budget-centric line-up.
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Play-to-earn game WonderHero suspends services after hackers stole $300,000
Not long after the disastrous Axie Infinity heist came another cryptocurrency incident, in which hackers slipped past security measures to mint 80 million WonderHero tokens. The creators of WonderHero—the play-to-earn mobile game that uses the eponymous token—confirmed the attack via an official blog post and have since suspended all services. Their initial investigation found that […]
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OpenSignal: Bad experience pushed Filipinos to switch mobile networks
OpenSignal, a firm that specializes in mobile network analytics, released a report as to why Filipinos are switching network providers.
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CCP grants now available for video game, comics, and animation creators in the Philippines
The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) announced on Facebook the new CCP Grants program for any Filipino interested to pitch their ideas in game development, animation, and comics. The said CCP Grants program has the objective of preserving the rich culture of Filipino myths, folktales, and legends. For Game Development, there is a grant […]