FROM BEEPERS TO BYTES I used to worry about my son. His eyes were always glued to his phone or laptop. He’d zone out, ignoring conversations and missing the world right before him. It felt like an invisible wall between us, built of pixels and notifications. When Abba’s Orchard School announced...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco arrived here on Tuesday, February 27, to launch the agency’s Philippine Experience Program (PEP): Culture, Heritage and Art Caravan in Western Mindanao. MAYOR John Dalipe hosts a fiesta lunch at Santa Cruz Island for...
FROM BEEPERS TO BYTES Imagine a world where you can send money to your friend in Europe, purchase a collectible online from a seller in Japan, or even contribute to a charitable cause for the typhoon victims in Mindanao instantly, securely, and without the need for banks or government oversight....
FROM BEEPER TO BYTES My life revolves around digital fortresses and the relentless blocking of those who want to tear them down. As a cybersecurity analyst and senior technology editor of the Manila Bulletin, I imagine myself as a sentinel in a constantly evolving battle, protecting sensitive data...
Metals pose a formidable challenge as a medium for artwork due to their hardness. However, an artist in Bacoor, Cavite, challenges this notion, showcasing how these raw materials can be shaped into captivating artworks as home decor. Nixxio Luarca Castrillo, 53, a sculptor, artist, and designer,...
LUCENA CITY, Quezon – A group of artists headed by Paul Eric Roca, a cartoonist of the Manila Bulletin, will hold an art summit dubbed Kamalayan Artist's Initiative Art Summit from Thursday, February 22, to Saturday, February 24, in a popular mall here. Roca said that the event aims to bring...
The Art Directors Guild (ADG) announced the winners of the 28th Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards held on Feb. 10 at the Ray Dolby Ballroom, Ovation Hollywood. For Excellence in Production Design in a Feature Film awards categories, Ruth De Jong won the Period Feature Film award...
FROM BEEPERS TO BYTES In the shadowy corners of the digital world, deception often wears the mask of love and companionship. I recently had a heart-wrenching conversation with a woman who reached out to Scam Watch Pilipinas after falling victim to such a scam. She shared how a seemingly harmless...
FROM BEEPERS TO BYTES The year 2023 marked a significant shift in the telecommunications landscape in the Philippines with the implementation of the SIM Card Registration Act or Republic Act 11934. The law, signed and made effective by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Oct. 10, 2022, is a...
FROM BEEPERS TO BYTES Many borrowers from people offering loans online have reported instances of harassment and public shaming. This worrying trend emerged during the pandemic and continues today. Online lending platforms have become popular because they provide fast financial services. The...
FROM BEEPERS TO BYTES Romance may blossom online, but so can deception. Scam Watch Pilipinas, a staunch advocate for consumer protection against online scams, is raising awareness this Valentine's Day about the lurking dangers of online relationships with its aptly named campaign, UnMatch. This...
January is big for many Filipino music lovers as British rock band Coldplay returned to the country for a concert at the Philippine Arena. But for one of its members, performing in front of many Filipinos wasn’t just his only agenda. Recently, the band’s bassist, Guy Berryman, visited Univers...
