Alex Esgana
President Duterte extended the state of calamity in the Philippines for another year. On Friday, President Rodrigo Duterte had extended the state of calamity in the Philippines for another year. The President had extended the state of calamity for another year because of the continued rise in coronavirus cases and the threat of COVID-19 variants. … Read more
The Philippines was “no longer in the last place” for internet connectivity, according to DICT. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said that the Philippines was “no longer in the last place” for internet connectivity as both mobile and fixed broadband have improved over the years. According to DICT Secretary Gringo Honasan, connectivity … Read more
Chris Martin to BTS: “I have a lot of love and respect for you for that”. “Coldplay” frontman Chris Martin had nothing but praises for South Korean pop group BTS, telling them that he had a lot of love and respect for the group. In a special episode on YouTube’s “Released”, Martin interviewed BTS members … Read more
Malacañang on Ombudsman’s proposal to enforce “stringent penalties” against critics of SALNs. Here’s a statement from the Malacañang on the Ombudsman’s proposal to enforce “stringent penalties” against people “commenting” on government officials’ Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN). On Friday, Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said in a Presidential press briefing that Malacañang will … Read more
Harry Roque on getting emotional: “I apologize kung na-offend po kayo sa manner, but the message remains clear.” Here’s the reason why Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque went emotional during the IATF meeting. In a video obtained by Inquirer, Roque raised his voice and “castigating” doctors for opposing the planned shift to granular lockdowns and calling … Read more
DITO Telecommunity was opting to offer home broadband internet services using its 5G network. On Thursday, DITO Telecommunity said that it was opting to offer home broadband internet services using its 5G network instead of fiber. DITO Telecommunity started offering its mobile services only when it commercially launched last March 8, 2021. The telco had … Read more
DITO Telecommunity was expecting to reach 6 million subscribers by the end of the year 2021. Telecommunications duopoly challenger DITO Telecommunity was expecting to reach 6 million subscribers by the end of the year 2021. At a virtual press briefing last Thursday, DITO chief administrative officer Adel Tamano said that the telco recorded about 20,000 … Read more
Martires proposed to enforce “stringent penalties” against people “commenting” on government officials’ SALN. Ombudsman Samuel Martires proposed to enforce “stringent penalties” against people “commenting” on government officials’ Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN). During the House committee on appropriations’ budget hearing for his office, Martires said that he wanted to reconcile RA 6713 … Read more
Facebook and Ray-Ban officially launched “Ray-Ban Stories” shades. RAY-BAN STORIES — On Thursday, Facebook and iconic eyewear brand Ray-Ban officially launched their new smart glasses as the social media giant took a step toward its future. The “Ray-Ban Stories” shades can take videos and photos upon the wearer’s voice commands and the frames can wirelessly … Read more
Twitter was testing a new ability that will allow its users to remove their followers without blocking them. Twitter was currently testing a new ability that will allow its users to remove their followers without blocking them as the company was working on more “social privacy” upgrades. It was last week when a report indicated … Read more