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Filipino Online Professionals Service Cooperative (FOPSCo) chairperson Rochefel Rivera emphasized the need to use the term “online professionals” instead of “freelancers” when referring to people working in the online industry for better representation.

Local telcos DITO, Globe Telecom, and Smart Communications conducted the tests in preparation for the implementation of mobile number portability by September 30.

The bill criminalizes several prohibited acts such as placing of hoax orders, cancellation of confirmed orders, and refusal to receive unpaid order.

Of the 31 cities launched as part of the Digital Cities Program in June last year, nine cities -- Balanga, Batangas, General Santos, Iligan, Legazpi, Puerto Princesa, Taytay Rizal, Tuguegarao, and Zamboanga -- completed their five-year roadmaps.

Globe Telecom branded as illegal the recent resolution of Barangay Plainview in Mandaluyong City that prohibits the construction and operation of cell sites within its territorial jurisdiction.

Unlike traditional offline employment, DOLE exec Ahmma Charisma Lobrin–Satumba said platform work does not require many eligibility requirements. Thus, it provides alternative employment opportunities even to those with limited educational and professional experience.

The government needs to adopt a well-thought-out strategy and policy package in taxing the digital economy, according to the deputy commissioner of BIR’s legal group.

Metro Manila also improved to the 87th from 86th spot last year and now ranks among the 20 best startup ecosystems in the Asia-Pacific region.

The NPC said limiting access to the full features of IM apps due to the user’s denial to grant app permissions may be unnecessary.

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) recently launched programs and technologies in support of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) National Roadmap.