E-bikes were a godsend during the pandemic, serving as a way to get around when public transportation options were severely limited. But what was then a boon to the riding public is quickly becoming a major liability, with 3-wheeled e-bikes clogging roads, going on national highways where they don’t belong, riding up expressways as well […]
Motorists who are caught using the bus-exclusive EDSA carousel lane without any authorization – whether they’re public or private – will face larger fines starting November 13, the MMDA announced today (November 6). First offenders of the new system will now be fined Php 5,000, and every succeeding breach will carry a harsher penalty, with […]
You might want to avoid beating the deadline for postpaid bills soon, as Globe announced that they will impose a Php 50 late fee starting December 1. In a statement sent to ABS-CBN News, Globe explained that paying postpaid bills on time ensures uninterrupted service for its mobile and broadband postpaid subscribers. Globe reiterated that […]
Just as everyone is looking forward to actual driver’s license cards instead of just a piece of paper, a preliminary injunction from a local court has delayed the procurement of the license cards anew. This means that the LTO will not fulfill its promise of no more license card backlogs by the end of 2023. […]
Are you wondering if you were among the potentially millions of Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) members whose private information was compromised in a recent cyberattack? The National Privacy Commission’s (NPC) newly released online tool may be able to provide you with an answer. The NPC’s “Na-leak ba ang PhilHealth Data ko?” portal, which was […]
In its bid to raise awareness of the importance of cybersecurity in the digital age, Globe Business kicked off CyberHeist 2023 at the Globe Tower on August 1. The 3-day-long event features two main experiential components: The Cybersecurity Escape Rooms and Whiskey Business: Code on the Rocks. “Globe Business is here to help customers […]
Very recently, Apple broke records by becoming the first company to break the $3 billion USD valuation mark. That means that the tech giant Apple has finally achieved above a PHP 165 trillion valuation, making history as the wealthiest firm in existence. Here’s how they did it. Based on valuations by NASDAQ, a stock price […]
Aside from tapping the National Printing Office to procure 5 million license cards within 60 days last May, the DoTR confirmed that there will be more license cards that will be procured in the next two months, as it recently awarded the procurement to Banner Plastic Card Inc. last week. Banner Plastic Card is the […]
The day has come, and Philippine science has just achieved another major milestone! Cube satellites made in the PH were just successfully launched toward the world-renowned International Space Station (ISS). Here’s the lowdown on all the facts you need. The operation was successfully completed on the 5th of June, at around 11:47 PM PST. Sent […]
In previous elections, Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) had to go to either embassies or designated overseas voting centers in order to cast their votes for the next leaders of the homeland. Now, it appears that the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is targeting an online voting system to reduce inconveniences or hassles for these people. In […]
Do you want to have your own unique mobile phone number and not just some randomly assigned one? Smart Signature now lets you choose your own number according to your preferences when applying for a new postpaid plan. The feature is available when you apply for a new Smart Signature Postpaid Plan, which covers Plan […]
The modern world today has seen more environmental impact than ever before. That’s why one’s carbon footprint is more important now than it’s ever been. With this in mind, Dell has committed to sustainable operations moving forward in the future. As seen here, the company’s goal is to reach zero emissions by 2050. These circular […]