A consumers' group is pressing Philippines authorities to focus on improving the internet quality in the country as the recently signed a law that allows users to transfer networks without changing mobile number does not seem relevant and is not widely commended by the public. Professor Louie...
Having trouble logging in to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) website for passport appointments? (Glenn Carstens Peters/ Unsplash) Check your Internet connection, and keep trying. This was essentially the advice DFA Undersecretary Brigido Dulay gave to the public Saturday, Oct. 2, amid...
Editorial The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has forced millions of Filipinos to shelter at home and harness the power of the internet for work, education, entertainment, and shopping for both necessities and “retail therapy.” With so many people going online for the first time, e-commerce has seen...
The country’s manufacturing sector has undergone significant changes in the past few years. Amid the ever-changing digital world, manufacturing organizations leaned on automation to enable innovation, faster go-to-market, and profitability. In 2020, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has observed a slightly higher voter turnout in their second internet voting test run. Comelec/MB In an online press briefing on Monday, Sept. 20, Comelec - Office for Overseas Voting (OFOV) Director Sonia Bea Wee-Lozada said their second test run had 63...
Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Gregorio "Gringo" Honasan II on Monday, Sept. 20, expressed optimism that the Philippines' internet connectivity will further improve as the country is "slowly getting" to the top of global rankings. DICT Secretary Gregorio...
The second overseas internet voting test run will be held from Sept. 18 to 20. Comelec/MB The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will hold the test run this time involving the system of Smartmatic. In an online press briefing on Wednesday, Sept. 15, Comelec Office for Overseas Voting (OFOV) Director...
The Department of Education has asked lawmakers for a law that would authorize the grant of internet allowance for teachers amid the continuing implementation of distance learning modes due to the pandemic. (Photo from the Department of Education) At the House of Representatives' deliberation of...
Internet speeds in the Philippines are now faster, according to the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). Department of Information and Communications Technology DICT Secretary Gregorio Honasan II said average fixed broadband Internet speeds jumped by about 800 percent,...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) reported a 52 percent voter turnout in their overseas internet voting test run. Comelec/MB In a press briefing, Comelec - Office for Overseas Voting (OFOV) Director Sonia Bea Wee-Lozada expressed hope that the May 2022 polls will also have the same result....
Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie won as president in the internet voting test run of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) held from September 11 to 13. Comelec/MB Jolie, who garnered 90 votes bested actor Brad Pitt who in turn received 82 votes. For vice president, actor Christian Bale won with 84...
Are you an Internet Awesome Parent? Google, in collaboration with the country’s pioneering parenting resource and community Mommy Mundo, is launching the “Internet Awesome Parents” webinar series. It aims to equip parents and guardians with the knowledge and tools of educating their kids...
