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How to report a text scam to the NTC

Text spams and scams continue to proliferate despite the passing of the Republic Act No. 11934, otherwise known as the SIM Registration Act in 2022.   So, if you ever receive these annoying text messages, you can report them to the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) before banning the number altogether. Here are two methods you can […]

Posted inInternet, Telecoms

Smart 5G Max Turbo WiFi launched, priced at Php1,995

PLDT’s wireless communications arm, Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), recently restructured its prepaid Home Wi-Fi offering to Smart 5G Max Turbo WiFi, which is priced at Php1,995.  The plug-and-play device offers fast, reliable, and flexible home internet from Smart. It features a dual-band WiFi 6 AX3000 modem, allowing up to 15 simultaneously connected devices.  The SMART […]

Posted inTech News, Telecoms

NTC looking into requiring physical appearance for SIM registration

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) is considering mandatory physical appearance during SIM registration to combat the continuous proliferation of fraud and scams through alleged selling of SIM identities by unscrupulous individuals. It’s been almost three years since the Republic Act No. 11934, or the SIM Registration Act, was signed into law in 2022 to curb […]

Posted inGovernment, Tech News

GCash sets transaction limits to curb vote buying during election season

GCash, the country’s biggest fintech app, announced they are setting a ‘Send Money’ transaction limit until May 12, 2025. Normal transactions will resume immediately the day after the elections on May 13, 2025. The action aims to prevent vote buyers from using the popular e-wallet solution for their illegal activities as the 2025 midterm election […]

Posted inGovernment

PH Supreme Court rules on Electronic Notarization

The Supreme Court (SC), the highest court in the Philippines, recently announced the approval of the Rules on Electronic Notarization. This noteworthy advancement in the judicial process leverages technology to make notarial services more accessible for Filipinos nationwide.  The initiative aligns with the SC’s commitment to innovation and expanded access to justice by allowing electronic […]

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Elon Musk’s SpaceX eyes to expand footprint in PH, include a Filipino for human space flight

The Philippine government aims to enhance its partnership with the US-based space technology company SpaceX to broaden satellite broadband access in the country through Starlink, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Trade Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque met with SpaceX and Starlink executives in Hawthorne, California on March 5 to discuss the potential […]