Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano has welcomed the approval of the country’s first nationwide digital connectivity master plan, saying it will provide clearer direction to reforms under the Konektadong Pinoy Act. Cayetano made the statement after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had...
Senator Imee Marcos warned the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) that issuing its proposed draft circular could undermine the intent of the newly-enacted Konektadong Pinoy Act. As principal author of the law, Marcos said the draft rules run counter to the statute’s central objective...
Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara on Tuesday, December 2, expressed full support for the government’s newly launched "Tatak Pinoy" Program, emphasizing the crucial role of education and skills development in powering the Philippines’ long-term industrialization efforts....
Yabang Pinoy will proudly wrap up its 20th anniversary with the upcoming 29th Global Pinoy Bazaar, set to take place from Nov. 27 to 30, 2025 (Thursday to Sunday) at Level 2, Grand Atrium, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Mandaluyong City. Known as one of the country’s pioneering all-Filipino lifestyle...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Wednesday, November 5, announced that it has officially signed the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Konektadong Pinoy Act — marking a historic step toward ensuring that every Filipino has access to fast,...
BACOLOD CITY – This highly urbanized city was named host of the 2026 Batang Pinoy National Championships during the closing ceremony of the competition’s 2025 edition at the Antonio C. Acharon Sports Complex in General Santos City on Thursday night. It will be Bacolod’s fourth time to host...
President Marcos has approved and ordered the implementation of the Tatak Pinoy Strategy (TPS), which aims to strengthen local industries, boost production of local products, and enhance the competitiveness of Filipino offerings of goods and services. In a statement, the Presidential Communications...
BACOLOD CITY – A total of 144 young athletes accompanied by their 22 coaches will represent this highly-urbanized city in the Batang Pinoy 2025 in General Santos City from Oct. 25 to 31. The city government held a send-off ceremony at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) grounds during the...
A group of Filipino students made the nation proud after bringing home two Gold, seven Silver, and 10 Bronze medals, and a Special Award in Science at the 22nd International Mathematics and Science Olympiad for Primary School Students (22nd IMSO) held in Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia from Oct. 5 to...
Senator Imee Marcos on Friday, October 3 said there is no need for the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to rush the crafting of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the newly-enacted Konektadong Pinoy (KP) Act. Marcos pointed this out as she described the...
Yabang Pinoy, the pioneering movement that has championed Filipino pride and identity for the last two decades, celebrates its 20th anniversary with a powerful lineup of events, meaningful collaborations, and a renewed call for Filipinos to “Live Proudly.” Founded in 2005 by young, passionate...
Publicly listed telecommunications firms, particularly market leaders PLDT and Globe Telecom, are taking a beating on the local stock market as investors shy away due to the potential impact of the Konektadong Pinoy Act and new online gambling restrictions on e-wallets. “The sector has been on...
