Baliwag pushes digital contact tracing
BALIWAG, Bulacan: The Municipality of Baliwag is pushing for a technologically advanced contact tracing platform, which uses a QR code, that needs to be displayed in every establishment in the town to track down possible carriers of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). According to Mayor Ferdie Estrella, Iamsafe is a contact-tracing platform developed by the […].....»»
TikTok Shop Launches TikTok Shop Business School to Help Digitize Filipino Entrepreneurs
TikTok Shop launched TikTok Shop Business School, a comprehensive one-day program for Filipino entrepreneurs that aims to equip them with the skills to grow their businesses in the digital sphere. The full-day program, which 50 TikTok Shop entrepreneurs attended, was comprised of master classes on Corporate Strategy and Business Model with Kim Lato, Founder and […].....»»
UnionDigital Bank revenue grows to over P5 billion
UnionDigital Bank, the digital banking arm of Aboitiz-led Union Bank of the Philippines, saw its revenue grow to over P5 billion in 2023 mainly driven by higher deposits and loans......»»
ICT spending in AsPac reaches $1.3 trillion in 2023
Information and communications technology spending in Asia and the Pacific reached the $1.3 trillion mark in 2023, as companies increased their investments on automation and cloud to survive and thrive in the digital era......»»
Digital connectivity space tackled in amendments to National Building Code
A pending legislation at the House of Representatives amending the 47-year-old National Building Code of the Philippines would make it more responsive to the broadband connectivity demands of a digital economy, a citizen advocacy group said......»»
Scorching schools: How heat worsens conditions of poor students in PH
[This is the second and last part of a special report on how extreme heat in 2023 impacted the education sector in the Philippines. Click here for the first part.] CEBU CITY, Philippines – The same analysis by Cebu Daily News Digital (CDN Digital) showed that even private schools, which usually have better facilities and.....»»
PSA-7: Report to us if PhilSys ID not accepted
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Statistics Authority in Central Visayas (PSA-7) urged Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) ID holders to report to the agency if some entities do not accept their IDs. PSA-7 chief administrative officer of Edwina Carriaga told CDN Digital in a phone interview that the agency is urging PhilSys ID (National ID).....»»
Cryptocurrency Market Turns Red as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana Prices Dip Before Halving
The cryptocurrency market kicked off Friday on a bearish note, as major digital assets Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana experienced significant declines in morning trading. Bitcoin,.....»»
GTA 6 Delay Possible as Rockstar Pushes Staff Back to Office
One of the most highly anticipated games in history, Grand Theft Auto VI, may face delays in its release, potentially pushing its launch from 2025.....»»
Top 10 e-commerce sites in the Philippines 2019 - ASEAN UP
With a dynamic economy and a large population proficient with digital technologies, the Philippines is a fast-growing market for e-commerce in Southeast Asia. Several websites and digital applications are already fighting for market share, with global, regional and national players. The growing connectivity of the Philippines, rapidly overcoming the countrys infrastructure difficulties, enable more and Continue reading &q.....»»
‘Economic decisions independent from politics’
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto has maintained that his decisions will be separated from his long-standing political background as he pushes for the country’s economic progress......»»
Agoda Unveils Asia’s Top 9 Nature Destinations
To mark the launch of Eco Deals 2024, Agoda’s flagship US$1 million partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), the digital travel platform has compiled a list of some of Asia’s favored nature destinations across Asia, based on searches made on Agoda in January 2024. Enric Casals, Vice President of Southeast Asia, Agoda, […].....»»
Microsoft Stock Surges with AI PCs and Copilot News
Microsoft made waves in the tech world today as it announced its first AI-powered PCs at a digital event. The new devices, the Surface Pro.....»»
OFW aspirants told: Engage with licensed recruitment agencies only
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The regional director of the Department of Migrant Workers in Central Visayas (DMW-7) warned aspiring Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to engage with only legitimate and licensed recruitment agencies. Lawyer Karl Arriola, DMW-7 director, told CDN Digital that even if he was a lawyer, he still subscribed to the doctors’ advice: Prevention.....»»
GSIS taps Maya for payments
State-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System is expanding its payment channels through a partnership with digital bank Maya Bank Inc......»»
Man jailed for stealing items from school
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 26-year-old man landed in jail after being caught stealing from an elementary school in Barangay Langtad, Naga City, Cebu, early Wednesday morning, March 20, 2024. The suspect was identified as Angelito Cudias Apeliano, 26, an unemployed resident of Barangay Pasil, Santander, Cebu. In a phone interview with CDN Digital, Police.....»»
Serye ng GMA bumawi sa Baliwag
I-FLEXni Jun Nardo BUMAWI ang GMA Network sa Baliwag, Bulacan nang maglagay ng isang eksena sa Abot Kamay Na Pangarap tungkol sa syudad nila. Sa isang eksena, muling nabanggit ni Jackie Lou Blanco bilang si Madam Lotus na pabayaan na si Moira (character ni Pinky Amador) na papunta na sa Baliwag. Sumabad ang isang prisonera at nagsabing, “Madam, taga-Baliwag po ako. Hindi ….....»»
GMA execs nagpaliwanag sa mayor ng Baliwag dahil sa serye ni Jillian Ward
NGAYONG araw inaasahan ang pagpunta ng ilang executives ng GMA 7 sa opisina ni Baliwag, Bulacan Mayor Ferdie Estrella. Ito’y matapos ngang maglabas ng saloobin ang tanggapan ng alkalde hinggil sa isang teleserye ng Kapuso Network, ang “Abot-Kamay Na Pangarap” na pinagbibidahan ni Jillian Ward. Sa official statement ng GMA na ipinadala sa BANDERA ngayong.....»»
Pursuing sustainable dev’t, food security
Asia is the world's largest rice consumer, accounting for 90 percent of global rice consumption. According to a business website that made use of data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service, the Philippines is among the top 20 countries with the highest rice consumption per capita. Data shows that the country's almost 113 million population consumes around 16.50 million metric tons of rice every year. The affordability and availability of rice have been cited as the primary reasons for Filipinos' penchant for eating rice. Thus, the proliferation of restaurants in the country serving "unlimited rice" has always been a fool-proof marketing strategy to entice customers. India's announcement in July that it would restrict the export of non-basmati rice has jolted not just the country but the global rice market. India is the world's largest rice exporter, accounting for over 40 percent of the global rice trade. It is on this note that I am calling for stronger government interventions in the agricultural sector. Unfortunately, India's decision comes at a time when the country is grappling with flooded rice fields as a result of recent calamities. But we cannot blame India for its decision to prioritize its domestic market. We have to be prepared as this could trigger a rice crisis affecting millions of Filipinos who consider rice a staple food. It is high time that we provide our local farmers with much-needed support to boost domestic rice production by offering them drought-resistant rice seeds, more fertilizers, additional irrigation, increased training, and easy access to credit facilities with low-interest rates. Our government must focus on short-term remedies such as exploring alternative sources like Vietnam and Thailand. But more importantly, we must implement long-term interventions that will lead to sustainable rice production. I have always been an advocate of sustainability and self-sufficiency to achieve food security which is a top priority of the current administration. Meanwhile, I have remained committed to visiting various parts of the country, not only to provide assistance but also to address the concerns of our people. On 5 August, we attended the blessing and ribbon-cutting ceremony of the two-storey Malasakit Center Building at Cotabato Regional and Medical Center in Cotabato City. We aided 647 patients and 2,535 medical frontliners including security guards, utilities, and other hospital staff. Meanwhile, qualified beneficiaries were given financial assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development. Joining us were CRMC Chief of the Hospital, Dr. Ishmael Dimaren, Maguindanao del Norte Rep. Bai Dimple Mastura, Matnog Mayor Zohria Bansel-Guro, Sultan Kudarat Mayor Tucao Mastura, and Vice Mayor Shameem Mastura. We also participated in the inauguration of the new Super Health Center (SHC) in the town of Libungan, where we assisted 1,000 indigent beneficiaries together with Vice Governor Efren Piñol, former vice governor Shirlyn Macasarte, Mayor Angel Rose Cuan and Vice Mayor Jims Fullecido. At the invitation of Mayor Angel Rose Cuan, we attended the town's Inter-Barangay Basketball Championship as part of its 62nd Founding Anniversary and 8th Katambolit Festival. We then headed to Midsayap to attend the groundbreaking of the SHC and assist 1,000 struggling residents together with Rep. Samantha Santos, Vice Gov. Efren Piñol, Mayor Rolando Sacdalan, and Vice Mayor Vivencio Deomampo Jr. On 4 August, we witnessed the groundbreaking of the SHC to be built in Monkayo, Davao de Oro. We visited the construction and renovation of the public market funded through our efforts. We also distributed assistance to 1,000 indigents in the area accompanied by Congresswoman Maria Carmen Zamora, Vice Governor Jayvee Uy, and Board Member Herv Apsay, among others. On 3 August, we were in Batangas to witness the groundbreaking of the Batangas Provincial Medical Center (New Provincial Hospital) in the municipality of Tuy. We also led the distribution of aid to 1,700 residents, with the support of Governor Dodo Mandanas. We were joined by Vice Gov. Mark Leviste, Congressmen Eric Buhain and Ray Reyes, Tuy Mayor Jose Jecerell Cerrado, San Luis Mayor Oscar Lito Hernandez, Vice Mayor Maan de Gracia, Lian Vice Mayor Ronin Leviste, and other local officials. We then went to Davao City to attend the 1st General Assembly of the Philippine Councilors League-Occidental Mindoro. On 2 August, we visited Caloocan City and witnessed the groundbreaking of the SHC, along with Health Secretary Ted Herbosa, Congresswoman Mitch Cajayon-Uy, Congressman Oca Malapitan, Mayor Along Malapitan, and Vice Mayor Karina Teh. We distributed aid to 980 impoverished residents in collaboration with the offices of Cong. Cajayon-Uy, Councilor Ed Aruelo, and Councilor Wewel De Leon. For those affected by Typhoon Egay, we distributed food packs and assisted 5,000 beneficiaries in Minalin, Arayat, and various towns in Pampanga; 500 in Bauang, La Union; 700 in Calumpit, and 1,700 residents from Hagonoy, Guiguinto, and San Miguel in Bulacan; 900 in Dagupan City, San Fabian, and Calasiao in Pangasinan; 200 in Binangonan, Rizal; and 200 in San Antonio, Zambales. We also assisted 89 fire victims in various barangays in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental. We also provided help to 1,200 impoverished residents of Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija; 1,049 in San Pedro City, Laguna; 800 in Tabaco City, Albay; and 67 more in Pulupandan, Negros Occidental. We also helped people in Bulacan, including 66 in Santa Maria, 66 in Paombong, 66 in Baliwag, 66 in Bustos, 66 in Obando, and 66 in Norzagaray. In Batangas, we also assisted 500 beneficiaries from Calaca, 400 in Tanauan City, and 57 more in Batangas City. The post Pursuing sustainable dev’t, food security appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
PRO-3 seizes P5.5-M drugs
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga — Operatives from the Police Regional Office 3 seized more than P5.5 million worth of illegal drugs and arrested 147 suspects were arrested during weeklong anti-drug operations in Central Luzon. PRO-3 regional director Brig. Gen. Jose S. Hidalgo Jr. said that from 17 to 23 July, the police confiscated some 817.61 grams of shabu and 48.98 grams of marijuana valued at P5,565,652. He added that the biggest haul of illegal drugs was the P1.2-million shabu seized from three drug suspects in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Tangos, Baliwag City, Bulacan on 19 July. “The results of the operations prove that there are still a lot of illegal drugs circulating in the streets. Hence, we will keep on working day in and day out to stop the use and proliferation of any form of drugs prohibited by our law,” Hidalgo said. Aside from illegal drugs, he said the PRO3 has also intensified its campaign against wanted persons, illegal possession of firearms, and illegal gambling activities as part of its continuing efforts to maintain peace and order in the region. He said of the 156 arrested fugitives, 19 are most wanted persons and 137 others committed various crimes ranging from murder, frustrated murder and rape. The post PRO-3 seizes P5.5-M drugs appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
31 SM job fairs draw over 21,000 applicants nationwide
More than 21,000 work applicants lined up for employment opportunities during the recent job fairs held in 31 SM malls. A job applicant looks for an employment vacancy at the Job Fair in SM City Cauayan last 12 June. The SM Supermalls Job Fair is a partnership between the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), the Public Employment Service Office (PESO), and the Local Government Units (LGUs). It attracted 1,190 companies and 21, 723 total event registrants. Employment seekers join the Job Fair at the recently-opened SM City Bataan. The job fairs provided venues for employment seekers and supported the government to provide work opportunities, as well as reducing unemployment in the country. The nationwide events kicked off last June 9 at SM City Tanza while on 11 June, it took place at SM City Rosales. A representative of SM Hypermarket interviews an applicant at the Job fair in SM City Rosales. For Independence Day last June 12, the locations were at SM Southmall, SM Megamall, SM City North EDSA, SM City Grand Central, SM City Marikina, SM City Novaliches, SM City Fairview, SM City Sta. Mesa, SM City Taytay, SM City Masinag, SM City San Mateo, SM City Urdaneta Central, SM City Lucena, SM City Naga, SM City Santa Rosa, SM City Molino, SM City Baguio, SM Center Dagupan, SM City Tuguegarao, SM City Cauayan, SM City Bataan, SM City Telabastagan. SM City Tarlac, SM City Olongapo Central, SM City Sorsogon, and SM City Legazpi, SM City Bacolod, SM Seaside City Cebu, SM City Iloilo, SM Cagayan De Oro Downtown Premier, SM City Davao, SM City General Santos, and SM City Butuan. Meanwhile last June 16, it was held at SM City Daet and SM City Calamba, and last June 20, it was held at SM Center Muntinlupa. SM Supermalls Senior Vice President for Operations Bien Mateo said that more job fairs await applicants. On June 29, it will be held at SM City Baliwag; and as the final stop, it will be on June 30 at SM Mall of Asia. “Now in its 16th year, SM has been partners with DOLE in conducting job fairs across the country. Our years of partnership are a demonstration of SM Supermalls’ continued resolve to be catalysts for public growth as we also aim to assist fresh graduates and help individuals in finding jobs,” Mr. Mateo shared. A job seeker shares her employment history at the Job Fair in SM City General Santos. For more information and updates, check out www.smsupermalls.com or follow @SMSupermalls on social media. The post 31 SM job fairs draw over 21,000 applicants nationwide appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»