Tuberculosis in the Philippines: The World Health Organization (WHO) defines tuberculosis as a disease caused by bacteria, particularly mycobacterium tuberculosis, and most often affects the lungs. It is said to be contagious and affects about a quarter of the global population. WHO also bared that the disease claimed 1.6 million lives in 2021 and is… Continue reading Tuberculosis in the Philippines
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A Tribute to the Philippine Jeepney
A Tribute to the Philippine Jeepney: Adobo Magazine called the Filipino jeepney the 'king of the road'. Culture Trip cited it as a 'national symbol'. Now facing an impending phaseout, let us look back on the Filipino jeepney and how it has embedded itself into the country's culture and identity. Background and History Jeepneys have… Continue reading A Tribute to the Philippine Jeepney
How to Register SIM Card in the Philippines
How to Register SIM Card in the Philippines: The SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) Registration Act, specifically Republic Act No. 11934, was signed into law last October 10 and mandates the registration of SIM Cards. The law takes effect today, December 27. In an article by the Inquirer, Officer in Charge of the Office of the… Continue reading How to Register SIM Card in the Philippines
Pamaskong Handog 2022: SM, BDO Treat Families of OFWs
Pamaskong Handog 2022: SM Supermalls and BDO are once again bringing a one-of-a-kind, fun Christmas celebration to overseas Filipinos and their families with Pamaskong Handog events happening in SM City Santa Rosa on December 3, SM City Iloilo on December 10, and SM CDO Downtown Premiere on December 17 at 2P M. Massive prizes, entertainment,… Continue reading Pamaskong Handog 2022: SM, BDO Treat Families of OFWs
Detect and Respond: Decode 2022 Calls on Industry
Detect and Respond: Decode 2022 - Leading cybersecurity company Trend Micro will be holding its annual cybersecurity conference titled Decode 2022: Detect & Respond this November 28 and 29, 2022. On this year’s two-day virtual event, Trend Micro will bring together the best cybersecurity professionals and experts to discuss industry trends, case studies, and security… Continue reading Detect and Respond: Decode 2022 Calls on Industry
Grab Social Protection Program for Drivers and Delivery Partners
Grab Social Protection Program: Grab Philippines, together with the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), Social Security System (SSS), and Pag Ibig Fund, announced its Social Protection Program, creating a stronger social safety net for Grab drivers and delivery partners in the Philippines. The company spearheads efforts by supporting, educating, and connecting Grab partners to various… Continue reading Grab Social Protection Program for Drivers and Delivery Partners
CyberSecurity Trends, Threats, and Attacks 2022
CyberSecurity 2022: Experts reveal that, worldwide, the average time spent online (in nine quarters from 2020 to 2022) is 417 minutes per day, a whopping six hours and 57 minutes (Oberloo). The same update also bares that South Africa has the highest time spent online at 607 minutes a day (10 hours and seven minutes),… Continue reading CyberSecurity Trends, Threats, and Attacks 2022
Building a Democratic Coalition Against Disinformation
Building a Democratic Coalition Against Disinformation: The Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats (CALD), a network of liberal and democratic political parties in Asia, in cooperation with the Liberal Party (LP) of the Philippines and the Center for Liberalism and Democracy (CLD), with the support of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF), held its… Continue reading Building a Democratic Coalition Against Disinformation
Price Hike Versus Minimum Wage
Price Hike Versus Minimum Wage: As of writing, the local currency has plummeted to an all-time low. The exchange rate (PHP to USD) is now at P58 (as of September 21). The price of fuel has also been unstable this year. As of January 2022, the average price of gasoline was at P62.10/L and diesel… Continue reading Price Hike Versus Minimum Wage
Drilon: “Embark on PPPs, Emulate Iloilo City”
Drilon: "Embark on PPPs, Emulate Iloilo City" - Former Senator Franklin M. Drilon echoed the call of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. for local government units (LGUs) to engage in public-private partnership (PPP) to pursue their developmental goals citing as an example the recent partnership between the Iloilo City government and SM Prime Holdings, Inc.… Continue reading Drilon: “Embark on PPPs, Emulate Iloilo City”