Amid the scorching heat being experienced across the country, the water level of Angat Dam further declined and remained below its minimum operating level, prompting authorities to reduce water allocation for irrigation, the National Water Resources Board (NWRB) said on Saturday, May 16. As of 8...
Tropical Storm Hagupit entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Saturday evening, May 9, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. The state weather bureau said it was assigned the local name “Caloy.” “At 6:00 PM today,...
The Department of Justice (DOJ) said it has yet to determine the exact whereabouts of former Ako Bicol Party-list Representative Zaldy Co, noting that there is “no specific” information available as of now. On Thursday, April 23, DOJ Secretary Fredderick Vida traveled to the Czech Republic to...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has expanded its Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP), increasing free medicines to 75 and adding screening tests for four of the country’s most common cancers. Under the regular YAKAP package, members are entitled to free consultations, 13...
A health advocacy group on Tuesday, Feb. 10, welcomed the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) proposed move to restrict harmful vape products to protect young people, but stressed that only a total ban on all vaping and novel tobacco products would effectively safeguard public health. Vonn...
Some book lovers would say you had me at the first line. That moment of first meeting, that first glance to me, however, is—don’t judge me—often the book cover, or the book title. From there, I am led to the back cover, where the synopsis is, that whiff of scent, that bounce of hair, maybe...
Photo by Ioann-Mark Kuznietsov from Unsplash I get it. I get it that you want more knowledge, of which you dream in terms of lectures, classroom debates and discussion, learning activities, required reading, homework, and thesis-making and defense. Some of us only thrive in structure, like I...
Telecom and media network company NOW Corporation has established ties with German-based satellite tech solutions firm Rivada Space Networks to improve the firm’s connectivity and security infrastructures. Through the partnership, NOW Corp will be able to utilize Rivada’s OuterNET™, described...
NOW Telecom Company Inc. (NOW Telecom), an associate of NOW Corporation, has partnered with global satellite firm AST & Science LLC to improve its communications solutions and connectivity service. The two parties signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to seal the partnership, wherein NOW...
The National Telecommunication Commission (NTC) granted the renewal of NOW Telecom Company, Inc.’s radio license to operate in the 800 MHZ frequency as part of its goals to expand its communications security services. The company received the license dated Sept. 29, 2023 from the NTC on Oct. 2,...
In a bid to enhance the cybersecurity networks of various institutions and establishments in the country, NOW Corporation and NOW Telecom launched on Nov. 7 its "Respond and Replace" program that will enable all kinds of entities to assess the resiliency of their current networks. The...
Telecommunication company NOW Corporation has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with US-based technology firm Mangata Networks Inc. for stronger satellite-enabled connectivity. The MOU was signed at the Grand Hyatt in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig City. Among the signatories were...
