In several reports from the likes of Opensignal and Ookla, Smart is usually the one on top when you talk about any metric that involve 5G connectivity. That is set to change, as Globe is hailed as a 5G Global Rising Star for download speeds in Opensignal’s September 2022 report. If that’s not enough, Opensignal […]
When some hear of MPT Mobility, they imagine mere transport from Point A to Point B. However, MPT Mobility is “more than that,” as illustrated by company President and CEO, Rodrigo E. Franco. He continues: “being mobile is not only transport but also the elevation of your stature and lifestyle,” so his company wishes to […]
Apparently, the controversial DepEd laptop deal is nothing new. According to Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, five “lucky” companies have been cornering billions of pesos worth of “juicy” laptop contracts from the Department of Education (DepEd). Estrada said that the practice of awarding the supply contracts to a select group of companies flouted the government procurement law, particularly […]
For the third time in a row, fuel prices are getting a rollback again. Expect cheaper fuel prices staring Tuesday next week. According to CNN, oil firms will slash the per-liter prices of diesel by Php 3.80 to Php 4.00 and of gasoline by Php 0.15 or possibly no change. Earlier this week, oil firms […]
For the second time in a row, oil companies have announced a rollback on gas, diesel, and kerosene. Expect to be greeted by cheaper fuel prices today. In separate advisories, Caltex, Cleanfuel, Jetti, Petro Gazz, PTT Philippines, Seaoil, and Shell said they will reduce gasoline prices by Php 0.45 per liter and Php 1.45 per […]
REV Major is set to make a comeback this 2022, as it is bringing the hype back again with on-site events this September 17 to 18 at SMX Convention Center Manila Function Rooms 4 and 5. One of the highlights of REV Major is its Tekken World Tour, which encompasses tournaments from across the globe […]
It will soon be easier to traverse Pampanga from Bulacan and vice versa as a bridge connecting them is nearing completion. The new bridge named “Pampanga Delta Bridge” will open next year, according to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). DPWH has recently announced that the bridge is now 88 percent complete. It […]
Fuel prices are expected to rollback tomorrow, September 6. Both gasoline and diesel are having a significant price cut. According to the forecast, per-liter prices of diesel and gasoline should go down by Php 1.50 – Php 1.70 and Php 2.50 – Php 2.70, respectively. The projections were based on the average Mean of Platts […]
The Department of Transportation (DoTr) has started to roll out contactless payment methods for PUV passengers. This is a welcome addition for those who don’t normally bring cash along with them on an everyday basis for hygiene or safety purposes. Of course, we can hear the barrage of jokes incoming when someone brings out their […]
No traffic policy has ever been as controversial as the No-contact Apprehension Policy. It was bombarded with complaints immediately after its implementation, both from private and public groups. According to them, the system is full of loopholes as well as legal issues. This begs the question of whether the NCAP is legal or not. Starting […]
The cat’s finally out of the bag: after we received reports of Maya users receiving Bitcoin for free, it turns out that the Wallet platform has something big in store for its users. How big? Let’s just say that Maya users actually have the chance to win Bitcoin! To recap, there were multiple billboards across […]
The Supreme Court has finally decided to temporarily suspend the implementation of the no contact apprehension program (NCAP). In a briefer issued Tuesday, the SC said the temporary restraining order is “effective immediately and until further orders from the Court.” “Any apprehensions through the NCAP programs and ordinances related thereto shall be prohibited until further […]