It is a sad fact that trying to get government applications and forms is so much of a hassle, owing in part to a lack of urgency of some of our local agencies. This has proved a ripe breeding ground for fixers, people who promise to cut through government bureaucracy – for a price. While […]
Globe recently announced that it is going to make Mobile Number Portability available initially through both its prepaid and postpaid subscribers. Launching today, Globe’s internal mobile number portability will cover postpaid to prepaid, prepaid to prepaid, and prepaid to postpaid movements within Globe and TM brands. In its FAQ page, Globe explains that its Mobile Number […]
Retaining your mobile number when switching network providers is finally going to be possible later this year. The National Telecommunications Commission is implementing the long-delayed mobile number portability scheme which allows you to retain your mobile number even if you switch networks. The commercial rollout for the Mobile Number Portability (MNP) Act will start by […]
Google said that it is pulling out its outsourced work with Sykes in Cebu following reports of employees involved in an online scam. In a statement sent to NewsbytesPh, a Google spokesperson said “We are constantly assessing our business needs and have decided to shift this business to another vendor in the Philippines.” For those […]
Because cashless is the future of payments From paying using cash and plastic, payments have become more accessible thanks to technology. With the likes of QR and contactless payments, technology is constantly evolving to make payments convenient for everyone while maintaining a high level of security. Payments solutions company Mastercard is adopting new ideas in […]
Also applies to new phones What is worse than malware found in apps at Google’s Play store? Malware found in pre-installed apps on Android smartphones. This is what Google Project Zero Security Researcher Maddie Stone found out. In her team’s findings, malware found in pre-installed apps is more alarming as they can download other malware […]
Subscribers can finally have their numbers processed for life regardless of carrier After it was signed into law by Pres. Rodrigo Duterte, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has released the implementing rules and regulation (IRR) of the measure. Starting July 2, subscribers can have their number processed permanently for life, allowing them to have one […]
It is the social media giant’s first foray to cryptocurrency Facebook marks its entry to digital wallet and cryptocurrency with Calibra and Libra. The former is the social media giant’s digital wallet platform while the latter is its digital currency. Calibra aims to be both a separate app and an added feature for Messenger and […]
With the market making its shift towards the digital space, technology plays a crucial role in most jobs. LinkedIn recently published its report on the emerging jobs in the Philippines for 2019. Based on millions of unique, user-input job titles from the last five years, here are the top five jobs: 1. Data Scientist 2. Application Development Analyst 3. Back […]
It is always better to be safe than sorry Fraudsters are getting smarter these days. Despite our best efforts, newer, more sophisticated phishing techniques can victimize even the most vigilant if we’re not careful enough. While financial institutions like BPI use state-of-the-art technology to ensure the security of client data, security is still a shared […]
It is secure and convenient for starters The push for digital payments and cashless transactions has driven financial institutions to find more secure and convenient transaction methods for its customers. Because of this, companies like BPI has started to move towards EMV technology which allows secure payments in more electronic and traditional portals than ever […]
The Asia Blockchain Hub was officially launched last July 21, 2018 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It was attended by media partners and guests from all over the world. The event was supported by the European Blockchain Hub that was recently established in Slovenia on May 9, 2018. It was a whole day affair […]