One of the major effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 is the rise of contactless payments and less dependency on cash in doing transactions. That trend continues to grow further, as Visa’s 2023 Consumer Payment Attitudes Study reveals that around 50% of Filipinos are carrying less cash in 2022. Further findings also reveal […]
Yes, you read that right. You know those thermal scanning “guns” every establishment seems to have bought during this pandemic? The Google Pixel 8 Pro may be coming with a built-in thermometer, effectively turning into a COVID-19 symptom scanner. Is it really useful or just another party trick? This rumor began when a rather convincing […]
With BuzzFeed losing its value through the years–from being worth $1.6 billion to now being valued at just $100 million, the company is streamlining its operations, and this includes layoffs and ceasing the operations of its News division. BuzzFeed News defined an era in the 2010s, being one of the most notable news websites at […]
Consumers can expect a big-time fuel price rollback next week, according to the Department of Energy (DOE). Rodela Romero, assistant director of the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Oil Industry Management Bureau, said they were expecting fuel price rollback of Php 1 to Php 1.20 per liter for gasoline; Php 3.50 to Php 3.70 per liter […]
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 […]
It seems that the tech industry is also suffering a significant slump in today’s time. Following new Twitter owner Elon Musk’s mass firing of staff last week, Meta will also be laying off 11,000 of its employees. That’s right, the number covers 13% of the company’s workforce, which includes the research lab of its metaverse […]
Amidst the controversy regarding the local agency’s system delay, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) brings back the LTO on Wheels Program. The program headed to the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Headquarters at Camp Karingal yesterday to render services to people within the vicinity. The LTO on Wheels Program can serve up to 400 people […]
A certain Karen Anne Selva has brought her frustration to Facebook after foodpanda allegedly took most of her sales. Since the start of COVID-19 pandemic, online food delivery platforms have been more relevant than ever. One of them is foodpanda which has thousands of partners in the Philippines, offering a wide range of food, groceries, […]
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has issued a resolution waiving various penalties for public utility vehicle (PUV) operators. According to the agency, this will give them economic relief during this time of COVID-19 pandemic, to “help them cope with the losses they suffered.” Board Resolution No. 163 cites the following penalties as […]
As the world is slowly implementing the optional wearing of face masks outdoors, the Philippines is set to follow suit with the current trends in the post-pandemic, new normal scenario. Recently, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. signed Executive Order No. 3, which allows the “voluntary wearing of face masks in open spaces and non-crowded outdoor […]
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 […]