USAID, the principal US government agency to extend assistance to countries, launched a P1 billion digitalization program that aims to digitally transform 30,000 small micro and medium enterprises (MSMEs) over a five-year period. US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson announced the $18...
PLDT has tapped the services of Rald Ricarfort as the new head coach of the High Speed Hitters for the upcoming Premier Volleyball League (PVL) season. Rald Ricafort is replacing George Pascua as new coach of the PLDT High Speed Hitters. (From PLDT High Speed Hitters) The team made the announcement...
The PLDT High Speed Hitters have parted ways with head coach George Pascua after only one season in the Premier Volleyball League. George Pascua only coached the PLDT High Speed Hitters for one season. (From High Speed Hitters' social media) The team made the announcement Monday night, Jan. 2, on...
Welsey So waltzed past former world rapid champion Nodirbek Abdusattorov of Uzbekistan, 14.5-12.5, to advance to the quarterfinals of the Speed Chess Championship 2022 on Thursday, Dec. 8. Wesley So's victory arranges him a quarters meeting with old nemesis Maxime Vachier-Lagrave of France. (MB...
Charo Santos wins best actress at the 5th EDDYs held at the Metropolitan Theater Like always, she wasn’t an expectant winner, so that when Charo Santos was named best actress at the 5th EDDYs, presented by the Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEEd), she was most surprised. “I...
The implementation of the National Broadband Plan (NBP) next year is expected to improve the country's Internet speed. (Headway/ Unsplash) Thus, said House Speaker Martin Romualdez who noted that P1.5 billion worth of funds have been allocated to the Department of Information and Communications...
Chery Tiggo quashed PLDT’s semifinal hopes with a hard-earned 25-20, 18-25, 22-25, 25-16, 18-16 triumph Thursday, Nov. 17, in the Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Chery Tiggo finishes the elimination round with a 6-2 record in the PVL...
Smart homes are now becoming the norm. Just imagine controlling your thermostat from your phone remotely or at home, streaming movies and music while your robot vacuum cleaner does its work, you can work on your small business while you and your spouse work remotely, and in the next room the kids...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) demonstrated its aerial capabilities by conducting routine exercises at the Luneta Park in Manila on Wednesday, June 8. Philippine Air Force (PAF) aircraft conduct a flyby exercise practice at the Luneta Park in Manila on June 8, 2022 in preparation for the 124th...
Broadband internet service provider SKY Fiber is offering cost-effective internet connectivity for homes with the launch of its new Super Speed Plans that address the need for fast and reliable internet speeds at affordable prices for Filipino households. “While the proliferation of broadband...
ILOILO CITY—The Philippine remake of South Korean TV series "A Love to Kill" will be filmed on location in Iloilo City. “Nalipay guid ako nga mapabugal naton ang ciudad sa bilog nga kalibutan paagi sa mini-series nga i-shoot diri mismo sa Ciudad sang Paghigugma! (I am very happy and proud that...
Ookla Ookla Speedtest Global Index report showed slight decreases in both fixed broadband and mobile median download speeds for the Philippines in January 2022. Decreases in speeds are primarily due to the devastation brought by Typhoon “Odette” which barreled through twenty-two provinces in...
