As he highlighted the importance of having speedy internet for Filipinos to reach their full potential, President Marcos led the launch of the National Fiber Backbone Phase 1 (NFB P1) aimed at increasing internet connectivity service capacity to various data centers in the country. President...
Senator Sherwin "Win" Gatchalian (Senate PRIB) Senator Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian is pushing for the digital transformation of the basic education sector to provide for the proper implementation of remote learning amid the extreme summer heat....
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said that individuals can obtain their digital taxpayer identification number (TIN) IDs online at no charge, any day of the week. In a statement, BIR Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui, Jr. said that taxpayers no longer need to physically visit the Revenue District...
KodeGo addresses the digital skills gap among the workforce by providing accessible and comprehensive digital skills training programs. As the country aims to reach a US$35 billion economy by 2025, it will have to face the challenge of a lack of digital skills among the...
Filipinos may soon opt to pay their miscellaneous fees online as the Bureau of Customs (BOC) partners with the Landbank of the Philippines (Landbank) to use its digital payment system. In a statement, the BOC announced that it inked a memorandum of agreement with Landbank to utilize its...
GoTyme Bank experienced phenomenal growth in the Philippines. Garnering praises for its exceptional user experience, robust security measures and outstanding customer service, the bank attracted 2.5 million users in just 15 months after its launch in 2022. A refreshing alternative to...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has advised the public against dealing with Reveal Beauty and Wellness Digital Marketing, and Camacho Packaging Supplies OPC as they are soliciting investments without the necessary license from SEC. In an advisory, the SEC said Reveal is engaged in an...
The Manila Bulletin and columnist Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo are launching the new opinion podcast, Night Owl, in Spotify. It will be available in at least 20 streaming platforms. This is the first podcast for Manila Bulletin, one of the Philippines’ oldest national broadsheet at 124 years....
A study by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has raised the need for a comprehensive telecommunications sector overhaul to address the negative effects of costly and slow Internet connectivity on the country's digital economy. In a policy note, the NEDA revealed that the...
The Senate is soon to debate on the necessity of subjecting foreign digital service providers (DSP) under the coverage of value-added tax (VAT). This, after Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian, chairman of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means sponsored the committee report for Senate Bill No. 2528...
As the Philippines prepares to shut down analog TV, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) announced the launch of the Bagong Pilipinas Digibox to aid Filipinos in the transition to digital TV. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Cheloy Garafil (RTVM Screenshot) Communications...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ordered Infinity8Networks Digital Services OPC and related entities to stop illegally soliciting investments from the public. In an order dated Jan. 16, the Commission En Banc directed Infinity8Netoworks to immediately cease and desist from further...
