On the strength of 307 "yes" votes, the House of Representatives easily passed on third and final reading on Monday afternoon, March 6 a measure seeking to institutionalize the online voter registration. (Unsplash) The proposal, embodied in House Bill (HB) No.7241, also sought to strengthen the...
Belle Corporation, the gaming and upscale real estate unit of the SM Group, more than doubled its consolidated net income last year to P1.71 billion—130 percent higher than the P745 million registered in 2021. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm said its consolidated...
As kids become more digitally-savvy, parents play a big role in keeping their children safe online. It is crucial to be aware of the potential risks children are vulnerable to such as inappropriate content, online bullying and even exploitation. It's increasingly important for parents to be more...
As part of the culmination of Safer Internet Day 2023, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Saturday, Feb. 25, reiterated its commitment to protecting learners online by effectively raising awareness on the value of internet safety. DepEd / MB Visual Content Group “We firmly believe that...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has further intensified the monitoring of various online platforms and mobile applications that could be used in the continuous operations of electronic sabong which was already declared illegal by the government. PNP chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin, Jr. said the...
NASUGBU, Batangas – A 32-year-old online seller died after she was electrocuted while buying a cigarette in a store on Saturday night, Feb. 18, in Sitio Centro, Barangay Calayo, this town. Police identified the victim as Zharinne Kim de la Cruz of Malate, Manila. Investigation said De la Cruz...
It looks like the time of setting aside a whole day just to register motor vehicles and renew driver’s licenses will soon be history. On Feb. 14, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) launched a program for the online renewal of vehicle registration. The onset of information technology and the...
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian observes the features of the newly-launched Finance and Management Service-For Your Information resource site as Director Wayne Belizar provides a walkthrough of the site during the project launch on Tuesday, Feb. 14,...
CEBU CITY – The Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) reaped another international award after it was named as the Best Airport in Asia 2022 for the Under 5M Passengers category during the annual Routes Awards in Chiang Mai, Thailand on Wednesday, Feb. 15. Aviation networking firm Routes...
New trademark rules for protecting non-traditional marks, mandating online transactions, took effect Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2022, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippine (IPOPHL) announced. IPOPHL said the Revised Rules and Regulations on Trademarks, Service Marks, Trade Names and Marked or...
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on Monday, Feb. 13, announced the virtual special oathtaking dates for new Fisheries Professionals, Civil Engineers, and Nurses. (PRC / Manila Bulletin) The online oathtaking for new Fisheries Professionals will be on Feb. 20 at 1:30 p.m. to be...
Two couples meet through a dating app, get to know each other, find love, and marry. Many couples often start their love story with a face-to-face encounter, introduced by friends, meeting at work, or school. Today, there’s also the internet where people meet their life partners through online...
