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Gov’t formally unveils 12.5-ft 3D-printed Rizal statue as scientist

The unveiling was made to coincide with the 125th anniversary of the martyrdom of Dr. Jose Rizal -- the reason why the 3D statue is also 12.5 feet in height.

NPC probing if BDO’s 10-year-old system can still hack it

New privacy commissioner John Henry Naga said the National Privacy Commission (NPC) is investigating whether BDO’s aging IT system had sufficient technical, organizational, and physical safeguards in place to prevent the unauthorized disclosure of personal information.

First on Newsbytes.PH | Naga named new NPC commissioner, Caintic is acting DICT chief

National Privacy Commission (NPC) deputy commissioner John Henry Naga has been appointed as the new chair of the data privacy agency while Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) undersecretary Emmanuel “Manny” Caintic has been designated as the acting secretary at the ICT agency, a highly-placed source told Newsbytes.PH.

SIM card registration soon a requirement as Senate passes bill on final reading

Aside from the mandatory SIM card registration, Senate Bill 2395 also mandates social media account providers to require users to register their real names and phone numbers before the creation of their social media accounts.

Senate approves SIM card registration bill on 2nd reading

Local operator Smart Communications said it supports the passage of the measure, adding it will boost e-commerce and fintech services in the country.

Tallest 3D-printed Rizal monument to rise in DOST compound

The monument was 3D-printed at the state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing Center of the DOST’s Metals Industry Research and Development Center (MIRDC).

YouTube expands info panels in PH to give context to videos

The information panel giving topical context will appear regardless of the opinions and perspectives expressed in the video, on both search results and watch pages when people search for topics on YouTube that are prone to misinformation.

House passes on final reading bill on SIM card registration

Civil society groups, however, have opposed the proposed legislation as a knee-jerk reaction that could also create a bigger security problem once the database of SIM cards is breached.

First on Newsbytes.PH | House OKs bill mandating subdivisions to allot area for cell sites

The House of Representatives also approved House Bill 10329, which would institutionalize a program for the integration of digital technology and innovation in public basic education.

Google says it won’t accept election ads for 2022 PH polls

The policy will apply to election advertisements that are purchased through Google Ads, Display and Video 360, and Shopping platforms that advertisers intend to place on Google, YouTube, and partner properties.

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