Manulife Philippines, in its constant pursuit of improving quality of life, recently completed a study on the Digitalization of the Filipino Family. This holds especially true in the New Normal when our consumption habits have changed drastically and our reliance on tech has exponentially risen. What major discoveries were uncovered here? Filipino Parents Flourish In […]
After a launch in 2020, the BeReal Application ignited in 2022 to become one of the fastest-growing social media applications. The concept is simple: at a random time every day, the world takes a picture of what’s in front and behind them, and this gets uploaded to the internet and shown to either friends or […]
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 […]
Card game fanatics take note: Several hobbyist locations will be holding Magic: The Gathering tournament rounds all over the PH on October 1, 2022. Here are the details of this large-scale event. The local community aims to make this a national day in appreciation of the game and the scene in general. It will be […]
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 […]
One of the things that the pandemic has taught us is that it is possible to work remotely and get the job done–as long as you have a reliable laptop to go with it. There are many laptops to choose from, and 2-in-1 models like the Lenovo ThinkBook 14S Yoga Gen 2 are becoming popular […]
When some hear of MPT Mobility, they imagine mere transport from Point A to Point B. However, MPT Mobility is “more than that,” as illustrated by company President and CEO, Rodrigo E. Franco. He continues: “being mobile is not only transport but also the elevation of your stature and lifestyle,” so his company wishes to […]
According to news and local reports, the House of Representatives has finally passed the proposed SIM Card Registration Law on its second reading. This is meant to protect the privacy of consumers and citizens all over the country. Under this provision, every public telecommunications entity (PTE) or authorized seller has to require the end-user to […]
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 […]
Telenor, a Norway-based international telecommunications company, recently conducted a study with results showing how much Filipinos use their mobile phones for longer hours compared to other Asian countries. The study titled “Digital Lives Decoded” surveyed a total of over 8,000 mobile internet users across Asian countries including the Philippines, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Singapore, Thailand, […]