The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has advised the public that some of its offices are currently unable to produce driver’s licenses. According to LTO chief Jose Arturo Tugade, some LTO districts and extension offices have defective laser engraving machines. And so, he told the public to proceed to LTO offices with working machines instead. “Nais naming […]
Globe’s 917Ventures and Ayala Corporation team up to bring over Gogoro smart scooters to the Philippines, which also includes its battery-swapping technology. Set to have a pilot run by Q1 of 2023, Gogoro smart scooters aim to provide an eco-friendly alternative to fossil fuel-powered vehicles that are used by the logistics and last-mile delivery industry. […]
Scams are very rampant online, especially now that payments have become more convenient than ever. To combat scams through its e-wallet platform, GCash has partnered with the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP ACG). Held recently during the #GSafeTayo media launch, GCash signed a memorandum of agreement with the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG). […]
According to local oil firms, fuel prices are expected to rollback tomorrow, November 22. Effective tomorrow at exactly 6:00 AM, diesel prices will go down by Php 2.15 per liter, kerosene by Php 2.10 per liter, and gasoline by Php 0.40 per liter. a According to GMA News, Oil Industry Management Bureau Director Rino Abad […]
With all the scams and spam text messages we receive daily, the SIM registration law is becoming increasingly necessary with each passing day. Well, we are here to share the news that the SIM registration law will finally take effect next month. Signed into law last October 10, the SIM registration act aims to control […]
The first section of the 8-kilometer NLEX Connector can start accommodating motorists starting next month. According to NLEX President and General Manager Luigi Bautista, the section from Caloocan to España is now 90% complete. The entire NLEX Connector project, meanwhile, is targeted to be fully operational within the early second quarter next year, Bautista said. […]
Atty. Jose Arturo “Jay Art” Tugade, the youngest son of former Department of Transportation (DOTr) Chief Arthur Tugade, is the new chief of the Land Transportation Office (LTO). Few weeks after being appointed as acting general manager of the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA), “Jay Art” Tugade has accepted a new post as the head […]
It’s a great time to be a Filipino, as Polaris eSports emerged as the grand champions of the Predator League APAC 2022 DOTA 2 grand finals after besting fellow Filipino team Execration. In the all-Filipino DOTA 2 finals, it was an intense match between Polaris eSports and Execration, where they duked it out in the […]
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has opened another licensing center in Metro Manila. It is expected to reduce the volume of clients in nearby licensing centers. The Araneta branch is the sixth LTO licensing center. It is located at #20 G. Araneta Avenue, Barangay Sto. Domingo, Quezon City. It caters to motorists applying for a student […]
With the internet in the Philippines gradually improving, it’s interesting to see how Globe, Smart, and DITO have fared in 2022 so far. While various reports have stated that Smart is still dominant, especially with 5G, it’s hard to ignore that both Globe and DITO are catching up nicely. To understand all the reports we […]
During the first half of the year, the volume and value of electronic payments and financial services processed through digital banks reached 1.4 million transactions and P8.45 billion, respectively. Digital Banks have flourished in the Philippines thanks partly to the restrictions imposed by the COVID pandemic, but mostly because of their convenience. Unlike traditional banks, […]
We spent some time with the all-new Nissan Almera subcompact sedan. It immediately left quite an impression on us despite its common use as an everyday fleet vehicle. Enough so, to the point that we’d recommend it as the perfect first car for beginner drivers of all ages. Here’s why. Easy to Use, Drive, And […]