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Smart launches new LTE-Advanced Pocket WiFi plans starting at only P699 per month
It comes with a data rollover feature so you can carry over unused data to the next month
Smart introduces Giga Work data pack for productivity apps
Get the most accessible package for work and study apps here
GUIDELINES: Luzon 'enhanced community quarantine'
(UPDATED) What Malacañang calls an 'enhanced community quarantine' takes effect midnight of Tuesday, March 17
How religious groups clashed over LGBTQ+ rights at Pride 2019
Religious groups express different opinions on LGBTQ+ rights on the sidelines of the Philippines' largest Pride March to date
Mindanao Pride March-Kadaiyahan festival celebrates diversity, calls for equality
Kadaiyahan is the Visayan word for diversity and the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) community
Kadaiyahan Festival 2018 to highlight inclusivity for LGBT community in Mindanao
The first Kadaiyahan Festival in Cagayan de Oro city will run from December 5 to 10
Hong Kong nonprofit raises $2M for Philippines' poorest
International Care Ministries raised millions of dollars for impoverished communities in the Philippines during its 2018 Stepping Free from Poverty banquet
[OPINION] Securing our fisheries to ensure food security
Destructive human activities and climate-related disasters have tipped our marine ecological balance to a point where urgent measures are needed to prevent a food security crisis
De La Salle-CSB urges gov't: Remove Mocha Uson for mocking deaf community
(UPDATED) 'We call on the government to take action against Mr Olivar and Asec Uson, and impose appropriate penalties as provided by law,' says De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde president Brother Dennis Magbanua
IN PHOTOS: The Itogon mining community before and after Ompong
Typhoon Ompong destroyed the homes of a mining community and left dozens dead or missing
COA questions DILG's last-minute P99-million fund transfer
The Commission on Audit expresses concern that the Department of the Interior and Local Government may have intended to avoid returning unspent funds to the national treasury
PCC assisting DICT for easier entry of 3rd telco
The Philippine Competition Commission is looking for faster ways to review joint venture companies interested in bidding for the 3rd telco slot
U.S. intel saying Duterte a threat an 'opinionated assessment' – PNP chief
National police chief Ronald dela Rosa says they can also easily say that the United States is a threat to Philippine democracy
3 consortia forming up to battle for Philippines' 3rd telco slot
The acting chief of Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT) says these 3 groups will each be led by Converge ICT Solutions Incorporated, Now Corporation, and Philippine Telegraph & Telephone Corporation (PT&T)
Naming Philippines' 3rd telco might take longer than expected
The Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT) has a tall order from the Philippine president: Launch a major 3rd telecom player by March 2018. Prospective entrants think the timeline is too short.
DICT delays rule on 1-year expiration for prepaid load worth less than P300
(UPDATED) The new rule applies to prepaid load worth P300 and above starting January 6. Load worth less than P300 will only be covered by July 5.
PH can be ASEAN model for migration policies – World Bank
A new World Bank study says ASEAN countries should reform their migration policies to boost labor mobility and promote the welfare of migrant workers in the region
Basagan ng Trip with Leloy Claudio: Was Martial Law needed to defeat the communists?
Two wrongs don't make a right, says Claudio
Duterte meets with chief of U.S. Pacific Command
On the same day Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte receives officers of the China Communications Construction Company
Central Luzon authorities mull over ID system for Muslims
In a consultation with local authorities Muslims leaders do not oppose the idea say they want to know more about Paniqui s experience and learn from it
NPA has 'right' to collect revolutionary tax – NDF
Revolutionary taxes are used to fund community services and never go to the pockets of corrupt leaders says NDF spokesperson Fidel Agcaoili
Baclaran devotees urged to prepare for strong quake
More than a hundred devotees gather at the Baclaran church to learn about earthquakes and how to prepare for the Big One
Aquino: PH still mulling AIIB invitation
President Benigno Aquino III says the country s bad experience with the Northrail project and its territorial dispute with China have made him think twice about joining the China led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Aquino: The Philippines is now the 'Darling of Asia'
President Benigno Aquino III apprises Filipinos in Chicago on his administration s efforts to grow the economy and fight corruption He also tells them why the next Philippine president should continue his reforms
Shell Powering Progress Together Forum 2015: Resilience in an urban perspective
What can be done to encourage resilient urban communities now?
Shell wins ‘Company of the Year’ award
Stratworks and UST are among the big winners in the Philippine Quill Awards 2014
DOST launches ‘green’ gold mining technology in Benguet
Developed by Philippine experts the technology seeks to promote responsible small scale mining that benefits both miners and the environment
Fil-Am lawyer makes waves in Chicago
Aurora Austriaco born and raised in the Philippines traces her success to her parents difficult decision to replant their family abroad in pursuit of better opportunities
[Executive Edge] 11 PH products that would make great Christmas gifts
The list is a starting point for all the great products and services that the Philippine startup and small business community is making
Mobile Internet usage to rise in 2015 – Smart
Smart Communications Inc says that the free Internet promo will further boost mobile Internet usage
Is it worth it? Senate to scrutinize P6.6B MRT budget
Under its proposed budget the DOTC promises to keep MRT service disruptions to under 300 in 2015
Independence Day: PH embassy in Greece honors OFWs
Like the country’s heroes Filipino overseas workers are also sacrificing a lot in the quest for a better life in other countries
Telcos ask CA to stop SMS refund order
Smart and Digitel file petitions for review before the Court of Appeals to revoke a refund order while Globe files a motion to have its deadline for filing a petition extended
Australian investors on AEC 2015
What seems clear is that there is significant interest in the potential of the ASEAN Economic Community and that if issues are addressed investors from Australia and other parts of the world will come
Kumander Ligaya: Digging a tunnel for freedom
Maning Dimatulac vividly remembers how he and several other political prisoners dug the tunnel at Fort Bonifacio
Coconut oil exports fall after Haiyan
The Philippines normally accounts for more than 40 of the world s exports of coconut oil according to the United Coconut Association of the Philippines
‘Extend MRT hours, buy more coaches’
Senator Ralph Recto urges the DOTC to extend MRT 3 hours until midnight to decongest the rail system
Philippines may not be 'ready for 2015 Asean free trade'
Twenty years after signing the AFTA Philippines may still not be ready to join the ASEAN Economic Community AEC by 2015
