DTI Asks e-Commerce Platforms To Only Sell Certified Products

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The DTI asked e-commerce platforms to only sell products with ICC sticker or PS mark. Department of Trade and Industry — The DTI Consumer Protection Group (DTI-CPG), through the Bureau of Philippine Standards (DTI-BPS), reminded online shopping platforms to ensure that all the products they sell have Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) sticker or Philippine Standard … Read more

House OKs Bill Requiring Planes To Play Pinoy Music Upon Landing

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House approved a bill requiring planes to play Pinoy music upon landing. HOUSE BILL — On Monday, the House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading a bill that would require planes to play Pinoy music upon landing. The House of Representatives had recently approved a draft measure that would mandate the playing … Read more

PDP-Laban Cusi Faction Speaks After Bong Go’s Withdrawal From Presidential Race

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PDP-Laban Cusi faction: “He did it for a good reason” CUSI FACTION — Here’s what the faction of Partido Demokratiko Pilipino–Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) said after Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go announced his withdrawal from the 2022 presidential race. Go filed his candidacy under PDDS (Pederalismo ng Dugong Dakilang Samahan) because of the unresolved row … Read more

LYKA Promotes Cashless, Paperless Gift-Giving

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LYKA promoted cashless and paperless gift-giving LYKA — The social media app sought to push the promotion of a cashless and paperless form of gift-giving to Filipinos. According to LYKA Global CEO Ryan Baird, the social media app was currently promoting its Giftcard in Electronic Mode (GEMs) and also pointed out that GEMs will be … Read more

BSP Eyes Offline Digital Payment Solutions

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The BSP was eyeing offline digital payment solutions. BSP — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said on Tuesday that it was eyeing offline digital payment solutions in order to allow transactions without the need for an internet connection. The central bank said in a statement that offline digital payments solutions will boost financial inclusion in … Read more

Joross Gamboa and Wife Mark 7th Wedding Anniversary

Joross Gamboa and Kathy Kimberly Saga

Joross Gamboa and his wife marked their 7th wedding anniversary. JOROSS GAMBOA — The actor and his wife Kathy Kimberly Saga wrote a message for each other as they marked their 7th wedding anniversary. ABS-CBN News reported that the couple celebrated their 7th wedding anniversary last Monday, November 29, 2021. Sharing their wedding photos on … Read more

President Duterte To Let IATF Decide On Face Shield Use

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President Duterte has left it to IATF to decide whether or not to make the use of face shields mandatory again. PRESIDENT DUTERTE — The Philippine President has left it to the government’s pandemic task force to make a final decision on the use of face shields. The President recognized in his meeting with Cabinet … Read more

Bong Go Withdraws Presidential Bid In 2022 Elections

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Senator Bong Go announced that he’s withdrawing from the 2022 presidential race. BONG GO — Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go announced on Tuesday that he’s withdrawing from the 2022 presidential race. In an ambush interview in San Juan, the senator said that he realized in his heart and mind were contradicting his actions in the … Read more