The entire Diocese of Antipolo, covering the whole of Rizal Province and Marikina City, held thanksgiving Masses as gratitude to Pope Francis. At the Antipolo Cathedral, also known as the International Shrine of the Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, all the Holy Masses of the day, June 26, were...
For many Filipino designers, their journey starting in the industry wouldn't be complete without a trip to Divisoria. A market known far and wide in the Philippines, Divisoria is home to many goods at budget-friendly prices. Whatever one needs, there is a stall for it. Among its top products are...
Philippine Airlines (PAL) brings Filipino flavors onboard with new and exciting flavor fusions for a limited run – straight from the Filipino table to the skies. This year, Asia’s first and longest-serving airline is elevating flight experiences with new renditions of the Philippines’...
Borough Lasik Center (BLC), a leading provider of Lasik eye surgery in the Philippines, recently announced the launch of Clear, the latest and most advanced technology in refractive surgery. Life changing vision for all Clear represents a significant leap forward in Lasik procedures. This...
OF SUBSTANCE AND SPIRIT (Last of two parts) The IMF’s Tobias Adrian talked about 10 metrics aimed at helping central banks (CBs) and policy makers fortify CBs independence. Adrian was quick to point out that “this is the first new CB independence index in 30 years.” These 10 metrics...
When it comes to building a career, following one's passion often isn't the obvious choice. Many people feel compelled to pursue traditional professions as dictated by cultural and societal expectations because such career paths are perceived to offer more stability and financial security. Due to...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is reviewing the partnership between its attached agency, the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), and ScamWatch, a privately-funded organization helping the government educate Filipinos in cyber fraud. ...
School certifications, accreditations, and rankings have always been critical factors in assessing which university or college to enroll in. For example, if an institution has a high passing rate in board exams, the logical conclusion is that it offers quality education. These serve as evidence of...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Wednesday, June 26, assured the public that it will install devices to ensure the free Wi-Fi service is not used for illegal activities. DICT During a televised Presidential Communication Office (PCO) press briefing, DICT...
The Philippines is getting better in its defense against cyberattacks, an official of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said. Although the country's capacity in detecting cyberattacks needs more improvement, DICT Undersecretary Jeffrey Ian Dy said the country is now...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ordered six financing and lending firms to stop operations for failure to comply with requirements of the Financial Consumer Products and Services Consumer Protection Act. In a statement, the SEC said it has issued cease and desist orders (CDO)...
With the approval by President Marcos of the flagship Philippine Digital Infrastructure Project (PDIP), the country can expect cheaper internet fees and faster speed while also reaching far-flung areas of Mindanao that will contribute to improving the Philippines’ gross domestic product (GDP)....
