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Ayala firm’s non-invasive ventilator gets nod from FDA

With the FDA certification, IMI Philippines now has the license to manufacture the UCL Ventura Flow Generator to support the government’s call for local outsourcing and manufacturing of low-cost ventilators and other breathing aid solutions in caring for Covid-19 patients.

NPC limits disclosure of personal info in publication of decisions

To set privacy measures to a maximum and better ensure the safety of data subjects, the National Privacy Commission (NPC) said it will now pseudonymize names in cases it publishes on its website.

TV anchor Cathy Yang named PLDT group head of communications

Cathy Yang will also oversee the communications needs of the broader MVP Group of Companies, of which PLDT is part. She takes on the rank of first vice president and will be part of PLDT’s top management team.

DICT backs Senate bill institutionalizing e-government in PH

The proposed legislation aims to establish an integrated and interoperable information system for the whole of government. The bill also aims to do away with paper-based and outdated models of bureaucratic work within government agencies.

Google launches privacy-driven ‘safe folder’ in Files app

Safe Folder is a secure 4-digit PIN-encrypted folder that allows people to store important documents, images, videos and audio files, keeping their personal files safe from being opened or accessed by others.

NPC issues rules allowing hearings via videoconferencing

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) said it has adopted videoconferencing to reduce the risks of coronavirus infections posed by face-to-face hearings.

Drilon shoots down AFP chief’s proposal to regulate social media

Sen. Franklin M. Drilon said that the suggestion of newly named AFP chief Gilbert Gapay to include provisions to regulate social media in the IRR of the Anti-Terrorism Act is "illegal and unconstitutional."

Data revenues account 75% of service revenues of Globe in 1H

Mobile voice and mobile SMS revenues for the period ended lower year-on-year by 16% and 30%, respectively, as more customers shift to data-based services versus the traditional voice calls and text.

Gatchalian: ‘Ease of Doing Business Law’ can expedite roll-out of more cell sites

Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said the problem of slow Internet in the country is a shared responsibility among telcos, local government units, and government agencies.

Globe asks LGUs to ease fees, expedite permits for cell towers

For the longest time, Globe said the telco industry’s bid to expand and put up needed broadband infrastructures have been slowed down -- if not totally prevented -- by permitting requirements imposed by LGUs as well as the opposition by hostile homeowners associations.
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