Just days away from its potential passage into law, the leading figure behind Converge ICT Solutions Inc. expressed support for the contentious Konektadong Pinoy bill, in contrast to the opposition voiced by other major players in the telco industry. Despite his company being among the four leading...
DAVAO CITY – Native games roared back to life and camaraderie was cemented as more than 1,000 youths from 54 barangays in the first district and guest participants from other districts and members of the media competed in the “Dabawenyo Ko, Mubarog Ko! Dula Kaniadto Pinoy Fun Games” at...
Pangilinan-led telecommunications giant PLDT Inc. has expressed its willingness to take the government to court to challenge the constitutionality of the proposed Konektadong Pinoy Act, which is now awaiting the signature of President Marcos. “We 're hoping that it will not be signed by the...
It’s been a while, but Malacañang remains tight-lipped on the “Konektadong Pinoy” bill that aims to provide free Wi-Fi access, especially in Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDA), by liberalizing the telecommunications sector and expanding data connectivity. Yes, Virginia,...
DAVAO CITY – To revive cherished childhood traditions and foster cultural pride among today’s youth, Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte will spearhead “Dula Kaniadto Pinoy Games” at People’s Park here on Tuesday, Aug. 12. With the theme “Reviving Filipino Culture Through...
Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion commended the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) “all-out support” for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as showcased in its recently held Bagong Pilipinas Tatak Pinoy National Trade Fair. The event, attended by First Lady Liza...
Netizens went abuzz after Senator Bam Aquino posted photos of his chance meeting with Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition winners and alumni, prompting calls for a special edition with the lawmaker as a housemate. As luck would have it, Bam had an appointment in the same place where the...
In an era where technology shapes nearly every aspect of our daily lives, cybercriminals have found increasingly sophisticated ways to exploit humanity’s digital advancements for their social engineering attacks. Social engineering, which preys on human psychology to deceive individuals into...
The country’s leading group of financial executives threw its support behind the highly contentious Konektadong Pinoy bill, citing its potential to drive new investments that could expand internet access to those left unserved by telco companies. In a statement on Monday, June 30, the Financial...
Award-winning broadcast journalist Rico Hizon got a scoop when he interviewed the man behind the voice straight from the heart of the most famous house in the country: the iconic Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) home in Quezon City. It was the first time the famous brother granted a one-on-one interview...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said it is not surprising that many of today’s online scammers are Filipinos who previously worked for Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). To respond to the growing threat, the DICT is training more than 230,000 police...
Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of PLDT Inc., warned that certain provisions of the Konektadong Pinoy bill could be exploited to foster an unfair playing field in the local telecommunications sector. Pangilinan issued the statement during PLDT’s 2025...
