Category: SPECIAL FEATURE

House Ways and Means Chair Joey Sarte Salceda (Albay, 2nd district) warned that without “strong, immediate, and responsive” protections in the country for multimedia artists, such as site blocking powers for intellectual property authorities, artificial intelligence “could kill the Filipino multimedia sector.” Salceda made the statement following an article released today by the New York Times about the dangers posed by artificial intelligence, as articulated in the thoughts of scientist Geoffrey Hinton, who worked on the technology for more than 25 years. “The labor displacement issue is very valid. It…

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The tedious search that had Pampers Philippines looking far and wide comes to an end as it finally finds the #PampersNextSuperstar, the coolest baby in the country. After its beloved Pampers Baby suddenly vanished from the diaper brand’s social media posts, Pampers Philippines kicked off the “Pampers Next Superstar: The Search for the Philippines’ Coolest Baby.” The nationwide TikTok talent search called on power parents to provide possible leads by submitting a video of their baby, described as aged 6 months to 5 years old, exudes irresistible superstar charm, and…

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Beat the heat with cool deals, fun activities, and colorful photo spots at your favorite SM City Cebu! Summertime at SM means to recharge, relax, chill, play, bond, and get together with your friends and family! SM Supermalls is giving its shoppers of all ages a fun & delightful activities that everyone in the family can look forward to when they visit their favorite SM mall. Enter the world of underwater to enjoy the aquatic vibe and #ExperienceFAMtimeAtSM while you splurge on summer deals and treats! Click & snap your…

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***AirAsia Philippines offers PHP1 one-base fare to international destinations Manila, 26 April 2023 – AirAsia Philippines is strengthening its international presence in two of its major hubs – Manila and Cebu with the return of the Manila – Shanghai flight and two new routes out of Queen City of the South – Shenzhen, and Narita. The Manila-Shanghai flight which is set to open on 1 July is the last piece in AirAsia Philippines’ China network following the reactivation of the Manila-Shenzhen flight last month. The two new flights out of…

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Maraming fake news ang kumakalat kaugnay ng SIM Card Registration. Isa dito ay mawawala ang inyong pera sa GCash kung hindi kayo magpaparehistro. HINDI ITO TOTOO. Ito ay fake news na galing sa mga taong gustong guluhin ang adhikain ng gobyerno at ang layunin ng GCash para magbigay ng digital financial services sa mga Pilipino. Prayoridad ng GCash ang makapaghatid ng maayos na serbisyo sa mga customer nito. Kaya para makaiwas sa fake news siguruhing pumunta lamang sa mga official social media accounts at website ng GCash. Kung sakaling hindi…

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MAHIGIT DALAWANG MILYONG PUNO NAPALAGO SA IBA’T-IBANG BAHAGI NG BANSA PANGALAGAAN ANG MGA KAGUBATAN. Nakilahok ang mga Meralco employee volunteers sa isang tree-planting activity sa San Miguel, Bulacan sa ilalim ng programang One for Trees.  Kamakailan lang ay ipinagdiwang ng One for Trees ang pag-abot sa mahigit dalawang milyong punong naitanim at inaalagan sa iba’t-ibang bahagi ng bansa. Napansin ng 61-anyos na si Gloria Lusica ang nakakabahalang kalagayan ng mga kagubatan sa bansa dahil patuloy na nababawasan ang mga puno. Hindi rin niya maitanggi ang malaking kaibahan sa estado nito…

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Cash gifts totaling P300,000 were awarded to two women from Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental who recently turned 100. After Pompia Ochagabia Balcita from Barangay Maningcol and Tiburcia Gaid Parojinog from Barangay Molicay celebrated their 100th birthday in April, the centenarians each received a total of P300,000 in cash gifts—P100,000 from the National Government by virtue of Centenarians Act of 2016 (Republic Act No. 10868), doubled by the Misamis Occidental Provincial Government and Governor Henry Oaminal, and the third from the City Government led by Mayor Henry “Indy” Oaminal, Jr. and…

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[L-R] Director of Department of Tourism (NCR) Sharlene Zabala-Batin; e-Commerce Division Chief of Department of Trade and Industry Berlin Mabuna; Director for Deliveries of Grab Philippines Greg Camacho; Chief Executive Officer of Foodee Group Eric Dee; and owner Tapapa Tapsilogan Eisen Lim engage in a panel discussion on the role of digital marketplaces in ensuring the reach and commercial activity for Filipino cuisine. GRAB DATA FROM ACROSS THE REGION: 88% got to know of a new store because of delivery apps 90% tried at least one new store in a…

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