Motorists traveling via EDSA have probably been burdened by the closing of a lot of u-turn slots last September 2020. After a few months, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has observed that this caused more build-up of traffic. And so, the MMDA has re-opened one key u-turn slot in EDSA, the Dario Bridge u-turn […]
A number of Smart Community Stores have been rolled out in 600 locations around Metro Manila for the telco to continue serving customers during the ECQ period. Smart Communications started this initiative to address both its customer’s needs particularly those in areas affected by COVID-19 restrictions as well as help its retailers keep their livelihood. […]
Starting this month, Beep Rides (not to be confused with the Ayala-led Beep cards) announced that select bus routes in Metro Manila will only accept Beep Rides card as a mode of payment. Sources told WalasTech that the new policy will go in effect on January 6 with the following jeep and bus routes: Route […]
Metro Manila and many of its bordering provinces are shifting back to MECQ starting midnight on August 4. The shift to more stringent lockdown rules was decided upon by the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases because of the ballooning case count of COVID-19, which as of press time has now seen a total […]
It is the season: Steam’s annual Summer Sale is now live at its site, with select popular games (and utilities) at discounted prices. Not sure which games to get during the sale? Here are some of our picks: DOOM Eternal This recently-released FPS game was praised for for its campaign, graphics, level design, soundtrack and […]
To help keep everyone in touch in light of the COVID-19 scare Aside from providing free access to official government websites that include DoH’s COVID-19 tracker, Smart is offering free, all-day WiFi connection to select hospitals and transport hubs nationwide. Here’s a list of locations where you can avail of Smart’s WiFi services: Bacolod City […]
Do all your transactions using your smartphone! With Metro Manila placed under “community quarantine” due to the COVID-19 scare, traveling inside and outside Metro Manila will be restricted in order to stop the spread of the virus. Part of the government’s preventive measures includes encouraging businesses and schools to adopt a work/study from home policy. […]
One step closer to being legal Motorcycle-hailing services like Angkas and JoyRide are now a step closer to being legal, as Senate gave the green light to the Motorcycle-For-Hire Act, a year after Congress approved the bill for it. In its press release, Public Services Head Sen. Grace Poe said that the signing of Committee […]
All hope is not yet lost The Motorcycle Taxi TWG took back its initial decision of ending the pilot run abruptly after yersterday’s senate hearing about the said matter. In an interview with CNN Philippines, DoTR-TWG Chair Antonio Gardiola Jr. said that they “will have a meeting with providers this afternoon para ma-tresh out namin […]
The ride-sharing service is slated to cut more than half of its riders Christmas is just a few days away, but it is not going to be a happy one for most Angkas riders. In a Facebook post, Angkas said that around 17,000 of its riders will lose their jobs next year despite LTFRB extending […]
Triple rear cameras is also an expected feature While we are several months away from the unveiling of the OnePlus 7, OnLeaks and Pricebaba teamed up to produce renders of what the OnePlus 7 will possibly look like. Based on OnLeaks’ knowledge, the OnePlus 7 will ditch the notch and opt for an all-screen display […]
You’ll be able to get fast and free WiFi everywhere Google has announced that they are bringing their fast and free WiFi initiative, Google Station to the Philippines thanks to their partnership with both PLDT and Smart. Google Stations are basically high-quality, free WiFi hotspots that anyone can connect to. The company first rolled out […]