Philippine IP body warns of revenue loss due to online piracy
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) on Tuesday said online piracy has been causing revenue losses for the country, and that it would cost more if it remains unaddressed......»»
Why it’s important to know who your followers or online friends are
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Remember the days when social media was just starting? It was when everyone was just so ecstatic to connect with friends and family to add more numbers to their “friends list.” Following people online became a trend. We started off by clicking that follow button just for the heck of it. Fast.....»»
Jeepney drivers in Philippines to go on 3-day strike starting Monday
MANILA, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Jeepney drivers in the Philippines will mount a three-day nationwide strike starting Monday to protest the government's plans to remove decades-old jeepneys off the streets. The transport strike, which will run until May 1, has prompted the Department of Education to order all public schools nationwide to resort to online classes on April 29 and 30. The educational directive w.....»»
DepEd tells public schools to hold online classes from April 29 to 30
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has instructed public schools nationwide to shift to online classes from Monday (April 29) to Tuesday (April 30), due to the upcoming transport strike by Piston and amid the extreme heat. “In view of the latest heat index forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services.....»»
InstaPay, PESONet transactions hit P3.8 trillion in Q1
The value of online payments coursed through the automated clearing houses established by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reached P3.81 trillion in the first three months of the year, as Filipinos continue to use digital channels for their financial transactions......»»
Enrollment of online voting gadgets eyed by January 2025
Enrollment of online voting gadgets eyed by January 2025.....»»
IJM proposes steps amid Marcos’ directive to combat online child exploitation
IJM proposes steps amid Marcos’ directive to combat online child exploitation.....»»
Marcos wants online child sex abuse stopped
President Marcos wants the elimination of online sexual abuse and exploitation of children to be his legacy as he regards the crime, whose youngest victim in the country is a three-month-old infant, as “unFilipino,” the Department of Justice said yesterday......»»
Approval of anti-online piracy bills sought
A citizens’ rights group has renewed its calls for the Senate to expedite the passage of anti-online piracy bills, saying that each day of delay translates into significant tangible and intangible losses for the creatives industry while scammers get richer with each victim......»»
Discover your glow at Watsons 1-day, 1-price online sale on April 26
Discover your glow at Watsons 1-day, 1-price online sale on April 26.....»»
BDO Life clients can now access their insurance policies online
BDO Life clients can now access their insurance policies online.....»»
NDAP, Nestlé promote proper nutrition with Nutrition Masterclass Interschool Competition
In the era of social media, there are multiple ways of creating content that’s easily accessible for online audiences and as a result, there is also a surge in popular but unfounded nutrition and health information being spread on the internet......»»
Rising heat prompts more Metro Manila LGUs to suspend in-person classes
MANILA, Philippines — The scorching heat has prompted more local government units in Metro Manila from announcing the suspension of in-person school classes on Wednesday, April 24. The suspension of face-to-face classes and the shift to online or asynchronous mode for April 24 have been announced by the following cities in separate advisories: READ MORE:.....»»
Oplan Kalsada conducted against erring taxi drivers
FOLLOWING the incident involving erring taxi drivers in Davao City that went viral online, the Traffic Enforcement Unit-Davao Region (TEU-Davao) conducted a surprise Oplan Kalsada to monitor several taxi terminals in the jurisdiction on Tuesday, April 23, 2024......»»
CDC, Landbank offer online payment option for Clark firms
CDC, Landbank offer online payment option for Clark firms.....»»
Investors pour over $700 million into Philippine digital banks
Global and local investors have poured over $700 million (around P40 billion) into the country’s digital banking sector to support the industry’s growth and potential to reshape the online financial landscape......»»
First Couple in public, Facebook displays of affection
As the controversy that stemmed from First Lady Liza Marcos’ tirades on Vice President Sara Duterte rages on, the First Couple was seen displaying gestures of affection both online and in the real world......»»
Should You Bite on Digital Credit Line Offerings?
Digital credit lines have become a prevalent offering for digital platforms like digital banks and online shopping apps. These readily available lines of credit, often so accessible, can be tempting, especially for unexpected expenses. But before you hit “apply,” it’s crucial to weigh the pros and cons to determine if a digital credit line aligns […].....»»
First-ever AI beauty pageant ikinasa na, ang premyo halos P750,000
IBANG level na talaga ang teknolohiya, lalo na pagdating sa artificial intelligence o ‘yung tinatawag nating AI. Maliban kasi sa ChatGPT na usong-usong gamitin ng madlang pipol ngayon, nauuso na rin ang AI-generated online influencers na gayang-gaya ang itsura ng isang tunay na tao. At dahil nga diyan, ikinasa na ang kauna-unahang beauty pageant na.....»»
Online site blocking bill pushed to curb digital piracy
Several stakeholders in the creative industry were reportedly unanimous in their position to have the 27-year-old Intellectual Property Code revised to make room for provisions that would address the prevalence of online piracy by blocking unauthorized downloading or streaming of internet contents......»»