The majority of Filipinos have begun to rely on the virtual world to manage their day-to-day lives from grocery shopping, working at home, staying healthy and productive, and keeping themselves informed and entertained. As the country is gearing up for the “new normal”, many have adapted to new ways of doing things. To ensure subscribers […]
Read MoreCebu City will return to Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) while other parts of the province, as well as Mandaue City and Lapu-Lapu City, will be under General Community Quarantine (GCQ). While Talisay City in Cebu will again be placed under Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) from June 16 to June 30, 2020, due to an […]
Read MoreThe COVID-19 Pandemic has disrupted almost every aspect of people’s lives, as well as, the global economy. With that, a new normal that requires maintaining physical distancing and safe hygienic practices have been established by the government. Facing the New Normal for Mobility Needs Although the Philippines was placed under Enhanced Community Quarantine since March […]
Read MoreThe Philippine Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said on May 20 that his department estimated around 4 to 5 million Filipinos will be unemployed due to the coronavirus pandemic, following the month-long nationwide lockdown. On the other hand, online education goes mainstream due to COVID-19. The online ESL platform, 51Talk, brought attention via a social […]
Read MoreWhen Emilio Aguinaldo first waved the Philippine Flag and declared the country’s independence on June 12, 1898, he did so against overwhelming odds. One hundred and twenty-two years later, Filipinos are again waving a flag of freedom, this time, using the power of digital. Digital raises the Flag of Freedom in 2020 COVID-19 has been […]
Read MoreMillions of Filipinos today enjoy a clearer television viewing with better sound via the ABS-CBN TVplus, which was rolled out in response to the government’s mandate to shift from analog to digital terrestrial broadcasting. ABS-CBN TVplus rollout follows gov’t mandate “The sale of the TVplus boxes is in compliance with the directive of NTC to […]
Read MoreEven as most of the quarantine rules have been relaxed across the country, digital financial services leader PayMaya said it is safer and more efficient for Filipinos to pay their government dues online and using cashless options that are already available for the convenience and safety of citizens. PayMaya enables easy cashless options for BIR, […]
Read MoreCustomers of telehealth service KonsultaMD may now enjoy unlimited video consultation with any of the 30 telemedicine doctors who have volunteered in the DOH Healthcare Warrior Program. This service is available via the KonsultaMD app until June 22. DOH volunteer doctors provide video consultation via KonsultaMD To enjoy the service, customers may download the KonsultaMD […]
Read MoreAs the country continues to grapple with the far-reaching effects of the coronavirus pandemic, the world of competitive Philippine esports has proven itself an ally to medical practitioners working at the front lines. Taking the online gaming arena to another level, Globe via its co-owned esports team, Liyab Esports, has successfully rallied professional esports athletes, […]
Read MorePLDT Inc. recently donated food packs, supplies, and vitamins to over 1,000 families in Cebu City and Malabon City adversely affected by the COVID-19 in partnership with the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP). PLDT partners with PBSP to provide food packs and vitamins to families in Malabon and Cebu “Urban poor families are some […]
Read MoreIn continuation of the efforts of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to improve its delivery of public service, the agency has partnered with e-wallet application, PayMaya, to provide cashless distribution of financial aid to clients of the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS). DSWD taps PayMaya for distribution of AICS assistance […]
Read MoreIn support of the Philippine government’s mandate to push for cashless transactions in public transportation, Grab will be fully adopting cashless payments to mitigate the spread of infection brought by the exchange of cash. As we move towards embracing the new normal, Grab is changing its policies in order to promote a safer way to […]
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