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Grab PH Asked To Stop Collecting Photo, Audio And Video Files Of Passengers
The notice issued by the National Privacy Commission (NPC) was related to Grab Philippines (PH) use of selfie verification, in-vehicle audio recording and in-vehicle video recording systems. NPC said...
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A Commuter’s Guide To Metro Manila’s MRT-3 Network
The Manila Metro Rail Transit System Line 3, more popularly known as MRT, is the second rapid transit line system built in Metro Manila. It started operations in 2000 and now serves more than 500,000...
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Inflation Rate Goes Up In January, Highest In Eight Months
Last month's inflation reached the fastest pace not seen since the 3.2% recorded in May 2019. Data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) indicate that headline inflation reached 2.9% last...
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S. Korea Stops Visa-Free Entry To Jeju Island Due To Coronavirus
If you are heading to Jeju Island in South Korea sometime soon, get a valid visa. The South Korean government has suspended its visa-free entry policy to curb the spread of the 2019 novel coronavirus....
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Bargain Hunting: Here Are The Best Seasons To Buy Things In 2020
Shopping is like a combination of math and science, they come with patterns and formulas which can be deciphered; just like how sales and promotions follow a cycle. Awareness of the trends that...
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Love Don’t Cost A Thing: Budget Date Ideas For Valentine’s Day
Want to celebrate Valentine’s Day, but worried about your budget? It’s true, the holiday can get expensive — just look at our infographic on the cost of dating in Manila. Thankfully for your budget,...
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Duterte Ends US Troops Agreement
After 20 years, Philippines is officially terminating its visiting forces agreement with the United States. President Rodrigo Duterte has officially directed his foreign minister to give formal notice...
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KAPA Founder, Officers To Be Arrested For Investment Fraud
Arrest warrants have been issued for the founder and key officers of Kapa on charges of investment fraud. The arrest warrants have been issued by a court in Bislig City, Surigao del Sur yesterday....
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DOH Prepares For Local COVID-19 Transmission
As observed now in nine countries with cases of the new coronavirus diseases (COVID-19) local transmission may be inevitable. Due to this, the Department of Health is bracing themselves for the...
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Cebu Travel Guide: Where, How, And What To Do
Cebu is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Visayas (Region VII) region. It consists of the main island and 167 surrounding islands and islets. Despite being far from the capital,...
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The Philippines And The UK Set To Hold A Defense Committee Meeting In March
British Ambassador Daniel Pruce told reporters on Tuesday night that the Philippines and the United Kingdom are set to hold a joint defense committee meeting in March 2020. According to the British...
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Mass Production And Issuance Of National ID Set For July 2020
The Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas (BSP) has been pushing for financial inclusion, and part of the initiative to promote it is the issuance of the National ID. Mass production is already underway and is...
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How Far Can The Philippine Passport Take You?
In this year’s passport ranking by henleypassportindex.com, Japan is hailed as the most powerful passport, while our neighboring nation Singapore is now in second place. The long time number 1...
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Cebu Pacific Reduces Fare To Boost Tourism Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
Cebu Pacific announced on Wednesday that it will be reducing its fares for 70 domestic destinations, this is in line with the government’s initiatives to boost domestic tourism amid the outbreak of...
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PhilHealth: Universal Health Coverage For All Filipinos [Updated]
The reality is that illnesses can strike any time and hospitalization cost is always a concern particularly when paying out of pocket is your only option. Fortunately for Filipinos, PhilHealth is...
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Bachelor Of Science In ESports Now In The Works
Gamers and enthusiasts will be pleased to know that e-sports will soon be recognized as an actual profession in the Philippines. Lyceum of the Philippines and Tier One Entertainment (an esports and...
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PH Tops Global Ranking For “Women In Business”
An annual report by Grant Thorton International that included 32 countries has hailed the Philippines as the number 1 country with the most number of women occupying senior management positions. The...
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How To Ask For A Raise
Given how much most of us appreciate money, it’s quite surprising that only a few would have the guts to ask for a salary raise from their boss. Some people think it’s awkward, others are afraid to...
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Duterte Bans Non-FDA Approved E-Cigarettes
Executive Order 106 was recently signed by President Duterte prohibiting the manufacture, distribution, marketing and sale of unregistered e-cigarette products and its use in public places. The...
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The Most Common Homebased Jobs For Newbies
The Philippines is the 6th fastest growing market for freelancers in 2019, according to the Global Gig Economy Index by Payoneer - an online Payment platform. And true enough, freelancing gigs and...
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