Technology News From The Philippines
According to a report from online tax filing platform Taxumo, 30.3% of Filipino online taxpayers declared totally no income during the lockdown. However, 19.1% of online taxpayers also reported an increase to their monthly income.
The UP College of Law recently launched an online portal to “handle requests for legal assistance and if necessary, legal representation, for issues arising from the implementation of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ).”
The study showed there were over 43 million total conversations on social media in the Philippines from March 15-23, the time when the government placed Luzon under enhanced community quarantine.
The significant increase in illegal video download was mainly driven by the Covid-19 lockdowns worldwide.
With the many restrictions in place, many sellers have turned to Viber and created innovative communities to connect to their customers, offering important items that aren’t food or medicine.
Based on reported data of the Department of Energy, more than 1,640 e-trikes are currently operating by LGUS to serve front-liners.
With most people likely to succumb to binge eating during the lockdown period, the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) is advising Filipinos to check out its website for the proper nutrition guide.
The extended terms and service warranty cover provisions on repair services and device and accessories replacement policies.
