Technology

[ad_1] THE huge digital divide in the Philippines is preventing more Filipinos from reaping the benefits of digital technologies, according to a report by the World Bank and the National Authority for Economy and Development (Neda). The report, titled “Better Normal Under Covid-19: Digitizing the Philippine Economy Now,” said that …

[ad_1] The use of digital technologies could help the Philippines overcome the effects of the 2019 coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic and accelerate economic recovery, but efforts must be made to improve adoption and connectivity, according to a report by the World Bank and the National Economic Development Authority. (NEDA) said. …

[ad_1] AF Payments Inc. will deliver 125,000 free beep cards, amounting to P10 million in discounted retail costs, to travelers and is now developing a cashless payments platform as an alternative to its tap-and-go payments system. The company, run by Metro Pacific Investments Corp. and Ayala Corp., said it will …

[ad_1] Nissan designed a new multi-link rear suspension to replace the trailing arm design on new dual-piston shocks and put together a new frame-mounted electric power steering system to provide more feel than you would expect. achieved the old column-mounted system (virtually none). All of the above translates into a …

[ad_1] Snack shop owner Evangeline Vidal guides her second grader through her learning module in Mandaluyong city on October 5, 2020. Teachers at her child’s school use Facebook Messenger to send instructions amid costly video streaming data. ABS-CBN News MANILA – The Philippines is lagging behind some of its Southeast …

[ad_1] K-Pop group BLACKPINK kindles fire and empowerment on their first studio album, “The Album,” released October 2 (Photo via @blackpink on Twitter) Since their debut with YG Entertainment in 2016, BLACKPINK has helped K-Pop reach a new level of global popularity. Selling world tours, breaking numerous records and collaborating …

[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – The task force formed by President Duterte to go after officials who allegedly misused billions of pesos in Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) COVID-19 response funds has found “evidence enough “to impeach Health Secretary Francisco Duque III, Senator Panfilo Lacson said Sunday. Lacson, who had exposed …

[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – The Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) can still operate safely despite being suspended for decades, said an official with the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) amid the government’s plans to reactivate the plant once more. In a radio interview on Sunday, PNRI director Carlo Arcilla said …

[ad_1] The government warned the Supreme Court of the adverse impact on the country’s economy of its recent decision that allows foreign construction companies to obtain a regular license to participate in any private or government project in the country. Thus, Attorney General José Cálida requested the revocation of the …

[ad_1] PARIS • Novak Djokovic, who was famous at the US Open after accidentally hitting a ball that knocked down a linesman, has demanded that referees be replaced by machines. The world No. 1 was disqualified at Flushing Meadows after his stray ball slammed into the throat of a tennis …