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
Oscar dela Hoya Contracts COVID-19 OSCAR DELA HOYA – The American professional boxer and boxing promoter contracted COVID-19 and had to withdraw from his upcoming fight. COVID-19 continues to pose risks to the lives of people. It has been more than a year now since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared it a pandemic. Even … Read more
Panelo: “Ang oposisyon nasa panic mode kasi hindi nila alam kung sino ang kalaban” SALVADOR PANELO – The Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Secretary claimed that it is not President Rodrigo Duterte who is in panic mode but the opposition. Panelo made the statement in response to Senator Panfilo Lacson’s earlier remark that the president is … Read more
BI warned foreigners against online scammers offering fake entry permits. On Saturday, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) warned foreigners against online scammers posing as immigration officers who were offering fake entry permits. BI spokesperson Dana Sandoval said during the “Laging Handa” public briefing that they have received reports that individuals posing as immigration officers were … Read more
Philippine Genome Center Tests 12,00 Local COVID-19 Samples PHILIPPINE GENOME CENTER – The national health body spoke on the new COVID-19 variant, “Mu”, which was first recorded in Colombia. Undeniably, the COVID-19 pandemic is requiring an intensified fight now compared to when it started. The virus has mutated and several variants were detected in different … Read more
Philippine Red Cross To President Duterte: “PRC audit is conducted by a private international accounting firm.” After President Rodrigo Duterte called on state auditors to audit the non-government organization, the Philippine Red Cross said that the PRC audit was conducted by a “private international accounting firm.” On Friday, the Philippine Red Cross had assured the … Read more