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Pinoys turning to digital donations to help fight Covid-19

With most Filipinos staying at home because of the enhanced community quarantine, many are turning to online donations as a way of helping those severely affected by the Covid-19 outbreak.

Experts: Smartphone screens can ‘host’ coronavirus

Health experts have warned that the novel coronavirus, which causes Covid-19, can linger on the screens of smartphones for more than three days.

Facebook to reduce video transfer rates in PH during lockdown

In response to the Philippine government’s call to ensure Internet stability during the Covid-19 public health emergency, Facebook will temporarily reduce the bit rates for videos in its site and in Instagram.

More Covid-19 facilities in Luzon to get free WiFi

Smart Communications is deploying carrier-grade fiber-powered WiFi at New Clark City in Tarlac and the Philippine Army Gymnasium in Taguig, which will also accommodate Covid-19 patients under investigation (PUIs) and persons under monitoring (PUMs).

VISITA IGLESIA | Virtual tour of PH churches this Holy Week on Street View

This Holy Week, people can virtually visit historical churches from the safety of their own homes through Google Maps. It has a useful feature called Street View that provides a 360-degree view of destinations so users can explore churches as if they are there.

​​Interest-free financing on essential goods launched via Lazada Wallet

The fintech firm behind the digital credit app BillEase and Lazada have announced an interest-free installment on all essential goods to provide payment relief on a variety of products needed by consumers affected by the Covid-19 crisis.

Makati Med, PayMaya pilot ‘teleconsultation’ in light of Covid-19 contagion

Once the “teleconsultation” is over, patients will receive an SMS from their doctor which will contain details on how they can pay for the consultation fee via their PayMaya account.

PayMaya now allows fund transfer to Smart Padala centers

PayMaya said it now allows its users to send money directly to more than 30,000 Smart Padala centers nationwide -- even without having to step out of the house during the lockdown period.

Philips unveils portable gear with humidifier for sleep apnea patients

The DreamStation Go with Heated Humidifier is an ultra-portable positive airway pressure (PAP) device with water-based humidifier that can use drinking water or bottled water for added convenience.

DICT: More video-streaming firms to reduce transmission rate

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said the public can expect steadier Internet experience in the following weeks after video streaming companies...

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