Computer Professionals’ Union warned the public against using LYKA. The Computer Professionals’ Union (CPU), a non-profit information and communications technology (ICT) organization, had warned Filipinos against using social media platform LYKA, citing security and privacy issues hounding the mobile application. The Computer Professionals’ Union on Sunday said in a statement released through its Facebook page … Read more
OPAV gave details on Secretary Michael Lloyd Dino’s COVID-19 situation. The Office of the Presidential Assistant for the Visayas (OPAV) recently gave details on Secretary Michael Lloyd Dino’s COVID-19 situation. This, after Sec. Dino on Monday announced that he had tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). In a Facebook post on Monday night, OPAV … Read more
Smart Communications expanded its 5G coverage in Luzon and Metro Manila Smart Communications recently announced that the company was further expanding the rollout of its 5G network across several provinces in Luzon and all cities in Metro Manila. Smart Communications shared that its 5G network was currently available in all 17 cities and municipalities of … Read more
Catholic churches in the Philippines were prepared for Ash Wednesday observance. Catholic churches in the Philippines were already prepared for this year’s Ash Wednesday observance on February 17, 2021. The Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene or Quiapo Church in Manila, one of the Catholic churches in the Philippines, was already prepared for the Ash … Read more
Father of Nicki Minaj died in a hit-and-run Robert Maraj, the father of American-Trinidadian rapper Nicki Minaj died after being involved in a hit-and-run accident. According to a statement from the Nassau County Police Department via a report from CCN, the 64-year-old victim was walking Friday night in Mineola, Long Island in New York State, … Read more
Sec. Dino contracted COVID-19 Secretary Michael Lloyd Dino of the Office of the Presidential Assistant for the Visayas tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In a statement he released on Monday, February 15, Dino urged those who came in close contact with him to undergo swab testing. “I am urging those who have … Read more
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) had sought an urgent inclusion of saliva RT-PCR tests in the PhilHealth benefit package. The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) had called on the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to take immediate action on its request to include the saliva reverse transcription – polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test in the state … Read more
The Philippine Red Cross warned the public against the sale of self-administered saliva RT-PCR test kits. The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Sunday warned the public against the sale of self-administered saliva RT-PCR test kits, saying that the Philippine government has yet to approve its use. Philippine Red Cross Chairman Senator Richard Gordon lamented that … Read more
CHR on Tililing poster: “Kinakailangan nating maging mas sensitibo sa pagtalakay ng isyung ito” CHR – The Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines has condemned the poster of the movie Tililing. On Valentine’s Day, February 14, CHR took to the social networking site Facebook wherein it posted an art card with a message condemning … Read more
Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin appeared in Smart Communications’ Valentine’s 5G TV commercial Smart Communications Inc. made South Korean stars Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin appear together in its Valentine’s 5G TV commercial for the first time. This, as Smart Communications surprised K-fans with a treat for Valentine’s Day by releasing its latest TV commercial. … Read more