PLDT: “We want to maximize our frequencies with other technologies that we use.” PLDT — The telecommunications giant is planning to end its third generation (3G) network in 2023 as only “less than 5% of devices use 3G”. PLDT Chief Finance Officer Anabelle Chua said at a press briefing in Makati City last Thursday that … Read more
CHED: “Thank you FL Atty Lisa Araneta Marcos for deciding to teach at WVSU” CHED — Here’s what the Commission on Higher Education said about First Lady Liza Marcos’ decision to teach in a state university as a part-time law professor. CHED Chairman Prospero De Vera III, in a social media post, expressed gratitude to … Read more
First Lady Liza Marcos “will be teaching part time, one subject in the College of Law,” according to WVSU President Dr. Joselito Villaruz. FIRST LADY LIZA MARCOS — The wife of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. will teach in the West Visayas State University (WVSU) as a part-time law professor. Atty. Louise “Liza” Araneta-Marcos will … Read more
Overpriced paluto? Vendor speaks up on the issue OVERPRICED PALUTO – The vendor who charged 26,100 pesos in a “paluto” at the Virgin Island in Panglao, Bohol speaks up to defend himself. Virgin Island, a 20-minute boat ride away from Panglao, made a buzz earlier after a netizen shared that her friend was charged over … Read more
The BSP chief said that the inflation print for July “raises the probability of a 50 basis points rate hike rather than 25 basis points.” BSP — Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Felipe Medalla said that the inflation print for July raised the possibility of a 50 bps (basis points) rate hike in the Monetary … Read more
Sen. Bato on Vice Ganda: “Puwede siyang tumulong mag-promote nitong ROTC program” BATO DELA ROSA – The senator said comedian Vice Ganda may help to promote Reserve Officers’ Training Corps or ROTC. Some senators are determined to revive the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program as a mandatory subject for Filipino students. Even the Department of Education … Read more
A netizen claiming to be a DSWD employee might lose her job because of her comments against PRRD DSWD – A netizen who claimed to be an employee of the Department of Social Welfare and Development might end up losing her job following her “libelous” remark against former President Rodrigo Duterte. On Facebook, a netizen … Read more
Binance: “We have written to the SEC to clarify the false and misleading allegations in the Infrawatch complaint” BINANCE — Here’s what the the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange said in response to Securities and Exchange Commission’s letter to Infrawatch PH. To recall, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said in a letter to Infrawatch PH … Read more
SEC: “Considering these circumstances, we caution the public not to invest with Binance.” SEC — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently warned the public about investing in crypto exchange platform Binance. To recall, Infrawatch PH called on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to ban the said crypto exchange platform, citing the platform’s lack of … Read more
After her involvement in the killing of a Florida university professor in 2014, a Pinay gets 110 years in prison FLORIDA – A Filipina was sentenced to more than 100 years in jail for her involvement in the killing of a university professor in the said state in the United States. It was in 2014 … Read more