The COA should audit government funds paid to the Philippine Red Cross, according to Malacañang. On Monday, Malacañang said that the Commission on Audit (COA) should audit government funds paid to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC). Insofar as the Philippine Red Cross received government support, Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque on Monday said in a Presidential … Read more
DITO Telecommunity may lose subscribers amidst slower mobile data speed against its rivals, according to Opensignal. Opensignal said that third telco DITO Telecommunity may lose subscribers amidst slower mobile data speed against its rivals. Based on a report on Gizguide, Opensignal said in its latest report on the new entrant’s performance that DITO Telecommunity’s download … Read more
PAGASA recently explained why “Jolina” rapidly became a fierce cyclone. #JOLINAPH — On Monday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) recently explained why “Jolina” rapidly became a fierce cyclone. “Jolina”, also known for its international name “Conson”, had strengthened from a tropical depression into a typhoon in just a day. PAGASA first … Read more
Hairstylist of Ping Lacson reacts to criticism of President Duterte MARIO SANTIAGO – The hairstylist of Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson stressed that nothing has changed with the lawmaker’s hairstyle. Santiago has been his barber for the last five years. According to him, nothing has changed in his client’s hairstyle throughout the years contrary to the … Read more
Samsung introduced its Eco-Package initiative that can turn cardboard boxes into useful items. Samsung recently introduced its Eco-Package initiative that can transform cardboard boxes into useful items such as eco-friendly homes for pets. Samsung said that the said package was a box that was specially designed to be upcycled for customers’ contribution to the environment. … Read more
Elon Musk claimed that Starlink will have the capability of data transfer as high as the “speed of light”. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk recently claimed that Starlink satellite internet service will have the capability of data transfer as high as the “speed of light”. Gizmochina reported that Musk’s Starlink had the potential to deliver high-speed … Read more
Foreigners who wanted to work in the Philippines may apply for a permit via local employers, according to DOLE. On Sunday, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced that foreigners who wanted to work in the Philippines for more than 6 months may apply for a permit through their Philippine-based employers. The DOLE made … Read more
Vice President Leni Robredo: “Okay naman ‘yung granular lockdown pero hindi pwedeng ‘yun lang.” On Sunday, Vice President Leni Robredo said that the granular lockdown was okay but it must come with testing, assistance, and contact tracing in order for it to be effective. Robredo said on the BISErbisyong LENI program that the granular lockdown … Read more
Intelligent vehicles can pose security risks, according to a Chinese executive. An official at China’s information technology ministry said that China needed to adapt regulatory measures in order to guard against internet and data security risks associated with the development of intelligent vehicles. Xin Guobin, a vice minister with the Ministry of Industry and Information … Read more
Malacañang officially announced the soft launch date of VaxCertPH. On Saturday, Malacañang officially announced the soft launch date of VaxCertPH or the National Digital Vaccine Certificate. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Saturday said that the soft launch of VaxCertPH was set for September 6, 2021. Roque revealed in a statement that overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) … Read more