Sen. Bong Go pressed creation of Department of Disaster Resilience as typhoon nears. Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go today restated his call for the creation of a new department — the Department of Disaster Resilience (DDR). This, as he called for the creation of a new department in order to ensure quick response and holistic and … Read more
BIR warned public anew against cyber criminals. The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) warned the public anew against the alarming activities of cyber criminals — including phishers and scammers. This, as these cyber criminals started sending fake emails in order to extract confidential information for financial and other malicious purposes. Lanee Cui – David, the … Read more
Sony nears acquisition of Crunchyroll, according to a report. Sony had entered into final negotiations to acquire U.S. anime streaming service Crunchyroll from AT&T, according to a report. This, as Nikkei Asia reported that a deal could catapult the Japanese icon into a global battle with the likes of Hulu and Netflix. With this, Sony … Read more
NTC issued a memorandum ordering telcos to be ready for Typhoon “Rolly” The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) on Friday ordered all public telecommunications companies to be ready for Typhoon “Rolly”. As reported today by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the center of the eye of the typhoon was likely to make … Read more
DOH reminded the public to be cautious against leptospirosis amidst rainy season. The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday reminded the public to be cautious against getting leptospirosis from flood waters amidst the rainy season. This, as Leptospirosis was a water-borne illness that was caused by the leptospira bacteria. According to the Department of Health, … Read more
DOLE Set To Give P13 Billion Financial Aid to the Workers Who Lost Jobs Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is set to distribute P13 billion cash assistance to the displaced workers due to the pandemic. Undersecretary Joji Aragon said that the department would give 13 billion pesos to … Read more
Typhoon Rolly Intensifies As It Moves Towards Philippines, According to PAGASA The state weather bureau PAGASA reported that Typhoon Rolly has intensified as it moves closer to the Philippines landmass. On Friday afternoon (October 30, 2020), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration released the latest update about Typhoon Rolly. The weather disturbance is … Read more
Total COVID-19 cases in the Philippines already reached 378,933, according to DOH. The total number of coronavirus cases in the Philippines already reached 378,933 with over 2,000 newly-reported cases, according to the Department of Health (DOH). This, as the Department of Health gave an update on the total number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines as of … Read more
Araneta Bus Station Suspends Operation As Cemeteries Closed During Undas Season The Araneta Center bus station stopped their operations as the government shuts all cemeteries nationwide during Undas. On Friday (October 30, 2020), Araneta bus terminal has closed and suspends their operation to prevent the further spread of the coronavirus disease amid the Undas season. … Read more
Aboitiz InfraCapital partnered with DITO Telecommunity and Globe Telecom for small cell site deployment. Aboitiz InfraCapital on Friday said that it had partnered with DITO Telecommunity and Globe Telecom for the deployment of small cell sites. In a statement, Aboitiz InfraCapital said that DITO Telecommunity and Globe Telecom had deployed small cell sites across its … Read more