What would it take for almost half of the Philippine businesses to recover from ransomware attacks? For the 42 percent of the entire business population who have been unfortunately victimized by the cybersecurity threat, it is a cumulative cost of Php40 million. That is according to a report by Sophos who identified a total value […]
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Php17 billion aid already given to Filipinos within NCR Plus — DILG chief
Following President Rodrigo Duterte’s order to provide support to the millions of low-income families within the NCR-Plus region, a Php17 billion worth of aid (out of the Php22.9 billion) was already distributed, as per DILG secretary Eduardo Año’s statement on Monday. Consequently, some 17,037,122 have become successful receivers of the aid, although not to the […]
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Huawei Vision S Smart TV with Harmony OS, magnetic camera launched in the Philippines
Huawei Philippines has introduce its Vision S Smart TV in the country.
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30kph speed limit on urban roads suggested to reduce pedestrian accidents
A 30kph speed limit on pedestrian roads is being pushed by an urban planner and transport expert in hopes of reducing the risk of accidents that causes injury or death on pedestrians.
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OPPO Reno 5 4G Review
The smartphone market has become more competitive than ever, and the OPPO Reno 5 4G is supposed to be well-equipped to survive in this saturated market.
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345,000 files from SolGen Calida’s office reportedly exposed
The Office of the Solicitor General of the Philippines, headed by Jose Calida, was reportedly hacked, with as many as 345,000 sensitive files and documents possibly compromised. According to UK security firm TurgenSec, as first reported by Rest of World, it first discovered a breach in the solicitor general’s office in February, with around 345,000 […]
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PH government wants to cut ties with FREE Wi-Fi program contractor
Displeased with the sluggish performance that sees a foreign contractor unable to meet half of the demand of the agreement in the free Wi-Fi program, Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, via spokesperson Harry Roque, has expressed its desire to cancel existing business concord with the said firm and claim a refund. With only a year left […]
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Dealerships no longer allowed to sell vehicles on ‘installment-only’ basis — DTI
Buying a vehicle through installments may have its perks for certain consumers that it marked its way as a common payment method in the business. But for some enterprises, it has become the sole means of sale and is a trend that has seen an increased proliferation in recent years, albeit to the ire of […]
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Valorant Mobile for Android, iOS in the works
Riot Games is reportedly looking into adapting its popular, free-to-play hero shooter Valorant for the mobile platform. UPDATE: Riot Games finally confirmed that Valorant Mobile is coming to smartphones. A report of a Valorant Mobile game first came in February from AFKGaming, which reported that data miners discovered new strings of hidden code that pointed […]
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Huawei Freebuds 4i, Band 6 prices in the Philippines
Huawei has brought two new smart accessories in the Philippines, the Freebuds 4i and Band 6.
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Vivo Y52s t1: Snapdragon 480, 90Hz refresh rate, 5000mAh battery
The Vivo Y52s t1 Edition have been announced with a new processor.
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Vivo X60 series arrival in PH teased
Vivo Philippines has officially teased the arrival of its latest smartphone line in the country — the Vivo X60 series.
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YouTube Music Vanced: Play music in the background without ads
With the official YouTube Music app, playing music in the background is only possible if you have a premium account. That’s a subscription of ₱159 per month (or ₱95 if you are a student). If spending that much isn’t an option for you, then there’s an alternative that still allows you to listen to music […]
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PLDT Home Fibr offers permanent discount and speed boost when you upgrade
PLDT has a special offering to select Home Fibr subscribers who will be upgrading this month of May.
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Filipino nurse, entrepreneur develops coco patch for diabetics
A Filipino nurse-turned-entrepreneur develops the first coconut-based perforated patch aimed at aiding the treatment of wounds among diagnosed diabetics. The idea has reached viability as a product going through mass production and was backed by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). Denver Chicano, founder of the PatchMed Cosmetics Trading and said developer of the […]