The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has recently announced that the country’s four rail lines—Metro Rail Transit (MRT) Line 3, Light Rail Transit (LRT) Lines 1 and 2, and Philippine National Railways (PNR)—will all operate at limited capacity as they mass test rail personnel for the COVID-19 virus. The MRT and LRT running at limited capacity […]
Earlier this year, HMD Global released its most affordable Android smartphone ever: the Nokia C1. Armed with a sub-Php 3k price, the Nokia C1 covered almost every essential feature that an ultra-budget smartphone should have—save for LTE connectivity. HMD Global has fixed that small connectivity problem with the new Nokia C2, which now has LTE […]
The Moto RAZR foldable might be sold locally as well It may be Christmas today, but we got word from Lenovo Philippines that they will be selling smartphones once again starting first quarter of next year. It has been two years since the last time Lenovo launched a phone in the Philippines, and the brand […]
Giving LRT-1 riders all the info they need in one app To improve the overall commute experience of its LRT-1 riders, the Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) launched the ikotMNL app. Available for both Android and iOS, the app serves as a one-stop-shop platform for LRT-1 commuters, featuring real-time train arrivals, weather information, and crowd […]
It is the most affordable phone with a Snapdragon 710 processor in the market right now After making the flagship Meizu 16th available in the Philippines, the Chinese brand strengthens its mid-range line with the Meizu X8. With an SRP of Php 17,990, the Meizu X8 is the most affordable phone in the market that […]
In 2013, Hugo Barra made the move from his cushy job at Google to help Xiaomi expand its reach to the global market. They’ve enjoyed a ton of success since the former Google VP moved to Beijing and joined the ranks for the Chinese company, but as they say: “all good things must come to […]
Good news for people who live in the Bicol province – the Philippine National Railways (PNR) is planning to resume its Manila-Naga operations after a 4 year hiatus in a bid to help traffic de-congestion during the hectic holiday season. The line is being targeted to start operations as early as December 15, pending a […]
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is in talks with American electric car titan and tech company Tesla for a potential joint-venture on battery technology. The Manila Bulletin reported the news last week, in an interview with Meralco Senior Vice President Alfredo S. Panlilio. “It’s a potential business partnership on small storage, that’s what we’re pushing […]
Political will is the crucial key to solving Metro Manila’s traffic woes, according to newly-minted Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar. The secretary is convinced that the metropolis’ perennial traffic problems can be remedied by the Duterte administration in only two to three years. “It is a problem we can solve in […]
Change is here! Use the hashtag #PartnerForChange to receive a personal message from #PresidentDuterte himself. — Presidential Communications Operations Office (@pcoogov) June 30, 2016 As you know today is the inauguration of the 16th president of the Philippines and the first to ever hail from Mindanao, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. To celebrate the momentous occasion, […]
Not a dislike button, but something better We’ve always heard the rumor that Facebook was working on rolling out a dislike button, but it seems that the company was looking for something more than just that. Mark Zuckerburg has officially taken the wraps off “Reactions” six emphatic emojis that will sit beside the like button […]
