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In bold move, TNC posts 'pancit canton gaming keyboard' April Fools prank
While many companies and individuals are sitting out April Fools because of the coronavirus, the gaming chain leans in with its jokes
Struggling TNC seeks return to championship form
Downtime for the Philippines' top Dota 2 team as they fail to qualify in next Major
TNC lives to fight another day at Leipzig Major
The Philippine 'Dota 2' team stays alive, beating Reality Rift in a do-or-die match in the lower bracket playoffs
A chance for TNC to bounce back at year's first Dota 2 Major
After a subpar December, TNC has a chance to regain confidence, and build upon last year's successful run
TNC Predator nabs $125,000 prize in ESL One championship win
TNC Predator is the first Southeast Asian Dota 2 team to win the tournament
Philippines’ TNC Predator takes home P35M in ‘Dota 2’ tourney
It's the biggest they've won from the annual 'Dota 2' The International tournament
Philippines' TNC bags $500,000 as it reclaims World Electronic Sports Games crown
TNC is now a 2-time WESG champ having won the inaugural tournament as well in 2016
Filipino banned from China eSports tournament over alleged racism
(UPDATED) Valve's Dota 2 team steps in, banning Carlo 'Kuku' Palad from competing in the upcoming Chongqing Major
WATCH: 6 questions with the founder of new Grab competitor, Micab
Eddie Ybañez speaks to Rappler on what MiCab brings to the ridesharing landscape
Better for Uber to stop operations on April 8 – LTFRB
'Their apps might be up but is the back system in place? Is the full support in place?' LTFRB Board Member Aileen Lizada says following the Philippine Competition Commission order for Uber and Grab to continue separate operations pending a review of their deal
TNC guaranteed at least P3.5M in winnings after losers bracket save
TNC falls to a lower bracket but defeats Optic Gaming to continue in the $1-million Dota 2 tournament
TNC secures winners bracket slot in Dota 2 Asia Championships
The PH powerhouse rampages in tiebreaker round, wins 4 straight
U-Hop operations suspended in Batangas
Batangas City Councilor Oliver Macatangay says the city council suspended U-Hop operations as the operators have yet to secure Certificates of Public Convenience from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board
Current Grab drivers seek to be prioritized in permit application
The Department of Transportation says it will review the limit on the number of vehicles for ride-hailing apps
LTFRB to accept applications for ride-hailing services again
The board will be implementing a new process of application for Transport Network Vehicle Services permits or those who want to drive for Grab or Uber
'Hindi makatarungan': Grab, Uber drivers slam LTFRB for limiting cars
'Papatayin ninyo ang hanapbuhay ng mga Pilipino,' says TeamSpeed, a group of Grab and Uber drivers
PH's TNC eliminated from Galaxy Battles II
The local favorites go home with $35,000
WATCH: Fans go crazy as TNC, OG do exhibition match with fans
Audience members scream and cheer for a chance to play with the powerhouse teams
TNC lives to fight another day, beats Infamous
TNC wins their do-or-die match against the team from Peru, setting them up for a second round match against the winner of the VGJ.Thunder versus Team Spirit
WATCH: TNC fighting to survive first day of Galaxy Battles II
TNC battles Peru's Infamous in do-or-die match. Watch it here!
LTFRB limits cars under ride-hailing apps to 45,700
LTFRB spokesperson Aileen Lizada says Grab has around 55,000 units, while Uber has around 70,000
Fare hike? Uber to gauge impact of new taxes first
Uber Philippines says it will take a 'holistic approach' and consider various factors before it files its fare hike petition
LTFRB slams TV host for spreading 'fake news'
The LTFRB and TV host James Deakin lock horns over ride-hailing applications
Dela Rosa advises Grab: Think about security, not money
This comes after a model Grab driver was killed by no less than the passenger who booked him
Grab, Uber ordered to put LTFRB stickers on their cars
The stickers will allow commuters and law enforcers to easily spot Transport Network Vehicles (TNVs) on the road either for riding or apprehension, the LTFRB says
Grab allows 'No ID, No Entry' policy for passengers after driver's slay
Grab also warns riders to be precise in setting their pick up and drop off points, as drivers will strictly follow what they pin down
WATCH: How Uber got suspended and why it matters
Who was wrong in the Uber saga? What does the controversy say about the country s transportation problems?
LTFRB lifts Uber suspension
Uber can operate in the Philippines again after the company paid a P190 million fine and provided compensation to its drivers
Uber pays P190-M fine but still suspended
The LTFRB still requires Uber to submit proof that it has paid its drivers P299 24 million during the days they were not allowed to ply the streets
P190-M fine should make Uber ‘rethink’ actions – Poe
Senator Grace Poe however is quite disappointed the LTFRB released its decision late on Friday barring Uber from paying the penalty immediately
LTFRB to Uber: Pay P190 million, we'll lift suspension
UPDATED The LTFRB bases the fine on the daily earnings of Uber which it estimates to earn between P7 million and P10 million per day by servicing at least 150 000 trips a day
#ThewRap: Videos you need to watch this week, August 12-19, 2017
Must watch videos from this week
'Micab' taxi-hailing app service not yet in Manila, clarifies CEO
The service is currently available in Cebu where it was launched in 2015 and Iloilo
Uber apologizes to LTFRB for 'misunderstanding'
If there s been a misunderstanding in the past that s on us and I apologize for that misunderstanding says Uber regional executive Michael Brown
As Uber hits the brakes, TNC applicants eye share of riders
At stake is a demand of 300 000 phone booked trips per day the LTFRB estimates
Uber suspension stays as LTFRB junks appeal
UPDATED Uber says it is disappointed but will comply with the one month suspension order
Leader of TNVS drivers' group: Uber at fault
TeamSpeed president Bobby Coronel hopes Uber will learn its lesson and fully comply with regulations
Grab puts cap on surge charges after Uber suspension
The maximum 1 4x surge amounts to an additional fare of at least P20 and at most P50 the company says
TIMELINE: Why only Uber is suspended
UPDATED Because Grab has so far complied with the LTFRB s orders to stop accepting and accrediting new drivers – the rule that Uber supposedly violated
Uber suspended for 1 month
UPDATED This comes after the transport network company defied the LTFRB order to stop accrediting more drivers
TNC eliminated, takes home P18M from Dota tourney
Europe based OG gets revenge from the PH team that eliminated them in last year s tournament
PH's TNC falls to China's best in Dota tourney
The PH team is still in contention but is one series loss away from elimination
P526.6M at stake for PH Dota teams TNC and Execration in tourney
TNC and Execration already secure P17 million and P5 9 million respectively ahead of the main event on Tuesday August 8
Taxi operators: Asking for higher fares is like Uber, Grab surge pricing
Pagka ang pasahero magpapahatid sa lugar na matraffic malulugi yung driver says the head of the Philippine National Taxi Operators Association
Uber to LTFRB: Don't impose ancient rules on technological innovations
What we are asking for is the right regulation and right process We cannot impose 1900s level of regulation says Uber s Yves Gonzalez
Uber survives LTFRB hearing, gets more time to defend accreditation
Uber is off the hook for now
LTFRB 'shocked' that Uber, Grab have over 100,000 drivers
Uber tells lawmakers in a House hearing that it has more than 66 000 drivers while Grab says it has over 52 000
Uber may lose accreditation for getting new drivers – LTFRB
The LTFRB says Uber has continued to accredit new drivers despite being ordered to stop last July 26; the company denies it
What's the fuss about the Grab, Uber regulation issue?
What s happening between the LTFRB and ride hailing services? Here s a rundown of the ongoing controversy
LTFRB eyes 'minimum working hours' for Grab, Uber drivers
LTFRB board member Aileen Lizada says this will ensure that the ride hailing services fulfill their duty to serve the public and deter the practice of operating only when surge prices are high
