One of the many things that the internet has made easier is lending. Online lending is now a thing, you can now borrow cash through mobile apps. With all the convenience it offers, online lending has attracted many consumers in the Philippines. Most lending apps require just your basic information, in addition to one valid […]
As recommended by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Google is tightening the approval process for Philippine-based online lending apps. This will help the commission regulate lending and financing companies and deter loan sharks that are taking advantage of the Filipino people. From now on, developers are required to submit a personal loan app […]
After NPC ordered four online lending apps to be shut down a few months ago, the SEC for their part imposed a moratorium on the registration of new online lending apps. Aside from privacy risks, SEC explained that they stopped accepting applications as some online lending apps engage in abusive practices like shaming borrowers by […]
A week after the National Privacy Commission (NPC) ordered the shut down of the four lending apps it has flagged, it seems that the four apps–namely JuanHand, Lemon Loan, CashJeep, and Pesopop–are no longer available for download at the Google Play Store. We searched for the four lending apps on Google Play Store to verify, […]
As it ensures the public that their private data on the internet is secure, the National Privacy Commission (NPC) issued an immediate takedown order for four online lending apps from app stores, citing that these apps allegedly use their borrowers’ personal data excessively and without proper consent. Privacy Commissioner Raymund Liboro said the orders banning […]
We review the small and unobtrusive Alta HR! There’s a ton of fitness trackers available in the market today, but FitBit’s Alta HR is probably the smallest and most unobtrusive one available that has active heart tracking that’s found on bigger, bulkier models. We’ve spent quite a few weeks with the Alta HR, and we’ve […]
Make sure to know your digital rights! Here’s the situation: you needed extra cash to pay for obligations. Since you wanted something that’s convenient, you resort to an online lending app. However, after getting your loan, said online lending app keeps on bugging not just you, but your relatives as well. Aside from being annoying […]
Review Verdict: The realme C33 in this review in the Philippines is, at its essence, a barebones smartphone that you can use for the routines of daily life. All its specifications are decent – which perfectly embodies the mantra “Everything you need, nothing you don’t.” It also helps that it’s wrapped in an eyecatching body. Pros […]
Verdict: The vivo V20 and V20 Pro leans heavily on the company’s established selfie dominance to woo consumers, though there’s plenty to like here aside from that. They’re the prettiest phones we’ve seen yet in the mid-range market, and there’s enough performance under the hood to satisfy all but the ardent speedsters. It’ll be facing […]
Help fight the virus! The Philippines is in the midst of the fight against COVID-19, a deadly coronavirus that has infected almost the entire globe. While the government is doing its part to contain the deadly virus, ordinary citizens can also help by donating money to help buy personal protective equipment as well as food […]
A Closer Look at Cloudfone’s Best Device Yet Local brand, Cloudfone, is looking to grab a bigger slice of the pie with their new Next series line of smartphones. Armed with 18:9 displays with good looking spec sheets to boot, they’ve definitely caught the attention of the tech scene in the Philippines; with arguably the […]
A good reason not to regret being single In time for Singles Day, which is happening on November 11, Voyager Innovation’s apps and platforms will be offering a series of promos for those who will be busy shopping for Christmas. Aside from the promo offerings FreeNet and PayMaya have announced a few days ago, PayMaya […]