UPDATE: BIR issued a statement on the issue, and said that the government agency did not experience any breach. “The Bureau has initiated response protocols to keep its database protected.” Read their statement below: (Original story) Various government agencies that include the PNP, BIR, and NBI faced a major security breach, as over 1.2 […]
You heard it here – the Land Transportation Office, or LTO, is offering FREE courses for student drivers. We see driving as one of those life skills that would be nice to have even if you’re not planning to ferry yourself around the city often. Whether for emergencies or unforeseen events, or just to have […]
It looks like Intel wants to have a presence with mobile chips, as it announced a “multigeneration agreement” with ARM to build new low-power compute chips based on the Intel 18A process. For this agreement, Intel will optimize its 18A process to use ARM’s designs and IP. The partnership will focus more on Intel being […]
The GCash Futurecast this 2023 revealed a lot of groundbreaking innovations from the fintech wallet application. We’re happy to report that despite the app’s fame, the team hasn’t ceased with its drive to innovate. Here are our personal favorites from the show. GCash Overseas The company understands that there are over 10 million Overseas Filipino […]
One of the things that really makes Apple’s phones stand out from the pack are their chipsets – the A series of processors are tuned to their specific requirements and specifications, which allow each successive iPhone generation to dominate over its Android competition. This isn’t lost on OPPO, and according to tipster Ice Universe the […]
It’s Christmas season once again, with summer following briskly after. You know what that means? It’s the peak time for international travel and vacations. Some may love being immersed in the local culture wherever they go by commuting and walking, but some would still love the convenience of a private car while abroad. For those […]
In case you’re living under a rock, the Philippines is set to implement the SIM Card Registration Law starting December 27 by asking all Filipinos to register their numbers under their name. Before you register your SIM card on the said date, we compiled the things you need to know ahead of December 27. What […]
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has finally released the Implementing Rules and Regulation (IRR) of the SIM Card Registration Act, making it all set for nationwide implementation on Dec. 27. We took a careful look at the IRR, and we found one gaping loophole that may happen with the SIM Card Registration Law IRR. The […]
Every time we come across news that a platform that’s long dead come back to life, we get excited about it. Nostalgia can affect the emotions of people so much, that some fail to realize how it can be dangerous–especially with how scammers are actually using it as a weapon to victimize people. Such was […]
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) warned accredited doctors and medical clinics to do their job or face suspension and even termination. LTO had issued the warning after it received reports that certain medical clinics and doctors issue medical certificates to driver’s license applicants without any actual physical examination. “My marching orders to all regional and district […]
It’s the Christmas season yet again. We can tell by the lights and decor already being put in in public spaces – much less the all-too-familiar music. Around this time, a lot of us are already thinking about the tedious process of holiday shopping for loved ones and relatives. Although, maybe this year it doesn’t […]
Being a gamer in China might not be fun soon, as Blizzard announced that most of its games will stop working in the country starting January 23, 2023. The reason for this is that Blizzard is not renewing its licensing agreement with NetEase for the Chinese market. This is big news, as NetEase is the […]