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RapidPass bulk registration offered to entities exempted from lockdown

Tech lawyer Roy Ibay observed, however, that the RapidPass System is only bringing “rapid confusion” to the public since drivers are still questioned by the authorities even if their vehicles already have RapidPass QR codes.

Drop in IT spending seen in nearly every industry in 2020 due to Covid-19

Hospitality and tourism-heavy industries like transportation and personal and consumer services are expected to be the most negatively impacted markets with IT spending expected to decline by 5% or more.

DOST to mass-produce collection booths for Covid-19 samples

The Sample Collection Booths (SCBs) passed the required validation test from four hospitals and will now be delivered by April 30 to testing locations around the country.

SEC tracks down more illegal online investment schemes

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has identified four more unauthorized online investment schemes, including rackets possibly operated by previously flagged groups under new names.

Grab PH launches on-demand grocery delivery service

Grab Philippines said the service, currently at its beta phase, allows users to purchase grocery items and other dry goods from its partner establishments, while other products such as medicines will soon be offered as well.

Kiko: Tap telcos for quick release of one-time cash aid

Saying that cash should get into the hands of the poor at once, Sen. Francis Pangilinan made a pitch to use telecommunication companies for mobile money transfers in distributing assistance amid the Covid-19 crisis.

FabLabs in Visayas schools tapped for mass production of PPEs

A fablab is typically equipped with an array of computer-controlled tools that cover several different length scales and various materials, with the aim to make "almost anything".

NPC: Covid-19 apps must be transparent, not over-collect data

The National Privacy Commission said the Covid-19 apps being rolled out by the government and the private sector will only be effective if these solutions will allow users to share information without fear of misuse or discrimination.

RapidPass to cover entire Metro Manila with new mobile phones from Smart

RapidPass.ph is a website that provides a free QR code that can be printed on paper and placed on vehicles or saved on smartphones to be shown to uniformed personnel manning Quarantine Control Points (QCPs).

DICT orders gov’t websites to use latest cryptographic protocols

The Department of Information and Communications Technology has directed all management information system (MIS) server operators to utilize the updated version of cryptographic protocols for all government websites.

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