Alex Esgana
Sara Duterte: “Akala ko pag sinabi kong ‘di na ako tatakbo, titigil na sila. Hindi sila tumigil. Doon ako nagkaproblema.” SARA DUTERTE — The Davao City mayor recently explained why she backed out from her mayoral bid in her hometown and decided to run for the national position. Supporters who kept encouraging her and those … Read more
Globe Telecom announced its partnership with Crunchyroll. GLOBE TELECOM — The Philippine telco giant recently announced its partnership with popular anime streaming service Crunchyroll. As recently announced during the #GlobeInnoverse event held for key industry and media partners, the telco was widening its entertainment partners as it acquired a partnership with Crunchyroll along with its … Read more
The YouTube channel of Francine Diaz reached one million subscribers. FRANCINE DIAZ — The Kapamilya actress recently hit a milestone on the Google video site as her channel reached one million subscribers. Francine has hit the one-million mark with her subscribers on her YouTube channel. Sharing a photo on her Instagram account last December 7, … Read more
Kaye Abad shared a message for her husband Paul Jake Castillo on their 5th wedding anniversary. KAYE ABAD — The Filipino-American actress recently took to social media to share a message for her husband Paul Jake Castillo on their 5th wedding anniversary. Kaye and her husband celebrated their 5th wedding anniversary last December 9. Sharing … Read more
AiAi Delas Alas and her husband will celebrate Christmas in the US. AIAI DELAS ALAS — The Kapuso comedienne and her husband Gerald Sibayan will celebrate Christmas in the United States this year. AiAi and Gerald were going to have a white Christmas this year. According to a report on GMA Network’s “24 Oras” last … Read more
The Philippines may harness the benefits of the proposed SIM Card Registration Act, according to NPC. NATIONAL PRIVACY COMMISSION — The NPC said that the Philippines may benefit from the proposed SIM Card Registration Act. According to NPC Commissioner Raymund E. Liboro, the approval of the proposed bill came at a time of rapid digitalization … Read more
Tonik has secured more than P5 billion worth of consumer deposits. TONIK — The digital bank has secured more than P5 billion (around USD 100 million) in consumer deposits only about 8 months after its launch in the Philippines. Tonik Digital Bank was launched by Singapore-based Tonik Financial Pte. Ltd. last March and became the … Read more
Angelika Dela Cruz shared a message for Mika Dela Cruz on her 23rd birthday. ANGELIKA DELA CRUZ — The celebrity mom recently took to social media as she shared a message for her sister Mika Dela Cruz on her 23rd birthday. Mika celebrated her 23rd birthday today, December 9. Sharing a wacky photo on Instagram, … Read more
Franklin Drilon was seeking a measure against the anonymity of social media “trolls”. Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon was seeking a measure against the anonymity of “trolls” on social media platforms. Drilon was seeking a measure that would require social media platforms to unveil the identity of “trolls” using their platform. The senator raised during … Read more
Visa launched a global crypto advisory service for merchants and financial institutions. VISA — As the adoption of digital currencies gained steam, the world’s largest payment processor launched on Wednesday a global crypto advisory service for merchants and financial institutions. The said move came against the backdrop of unprecedented investor demand for crypto services and … Read more