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
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
Here’s the latest tirade of Duterte to Gordon DUTERTE vs GORDON – The country’s president once again took a swipe at the senator anew. In his Talk to the People, the President did not mince words while lambasting again the lawmaker. “Eh itong si ano Gordon anong ginawa ng pera P86 million? Tapos dinemanda siya … Read more
Pres. Duterte Speaks to Anti-Vaxxers Filipinos DUTERTE – Amid the threat of Omicron, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte gave a message to Filipinos who are refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. Recently, a variant of concern was recorded in South Africa. Initially called B.1.1.529, the World Health Organization (WHO) named the said variant “Omicron”. WHO warned countries to … Read more
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
DOH Sec. Duque Speaks on Possible Entry of Omicron Variant in PH DUQUE – Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Francisco Duque III said that the entry of the Omicron is not a matter of if but “a matter of when”. Currently, countries across the globe are on a tight watch against the Omicron variant of … Read more
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
Jack Dorsey was stepping down as the CEO of Twitter. JACK DORSEY — The Twitter co-founder announced on Monday that he’s stepping down as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the social media network. He made the statement over a year after he survived a bid to oust him by an activist investor. Dorsey, who was … Read more
Bong Go to President Duterte: “Mayor, ako naman ang taya.” PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE — Participants during the launch of the “Bayanihan, Bakunahan” program in Antipolo City, Rizal were lucky enough to receive free milktea from the President. The President spent roughly an hour at a mall in Masinag, Antipolo City, Rizal on Monday afternoon where … Read more
Nograles has advised the public to wear their face shields again. KARLO NOGRALES — The acting Presidential spokesperson has advised the public to wear their face shields again as it added protection against the Omicron variant. Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles made the statement as the Philippines closed its borders to 14 countries because of the … Read more