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WB: 60% of global population excluded from digital economy

A new World Bank report has revealed that the benefits of rapid digital expansion have been skewed towards the wealthy, skilled, and influential around the world, who are better positioned to take advantage of the new technologies.

Smart unveils P550-flat rate data roaming for pre-paid subscribers

To activate the roaming service, Smart prepaid subscribers simply have to text ROAM ON and send it to 333 before leaving the country. At their destination, they simply have to turn their mobile data on, then dial *133# to access the menu to choose Data Roaming and their preferred denomination.

Bill on ?Balik Scientist? program hurdles final reading

The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading a bill encouraging Filipino scientists or technology experts abroad to return to the Philippines to share their expertise and contribute in the country's development.

To monitor speed, gov?t requires buses to install GPS devices

The GPS tool will be able to monitor the speed of the bus and locate its position as a means to enforce the law and ultimately guarantee public safety, the government said.

Pipe-wielding Uber driver fined P200,000; license also suspended

Despite being provoked, the LTFRB asserted that using a metal pipe to threaten the life of the passenger is unnecessary and unreasonable.

Gov’t issues first roadmap for PH e-commerce sector

The development plan covers the next four years or 2016 to 2020. It was drafted by the e-commerce division of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) about 15 years after the passage of the E-Commerce Law in 2000.

DepEd sets Feb. 15 deadline for Senior High School voucher program

Considered automatic beneficiaries are Grade 10 completers from public schools and those who are Education Service Contracting (ESC) grantees.

LTFRB reaffirms stoppage order against GrabBike service

Grab, on its various social media accounts, announced that it will be ?temporarily? stopping operations but remained firm in its position that app-based motorcycle service is a solution to transport problems.

Bicam OKs speed limiters not just in buses but in all PUVs

The Congressional Bicameral Conference Committee adopted on Monday, Feb. 1, the mandatory installation of speed limiters in every public utility vehicle, excluding taxis, tricycles, and jeepneys.

DOST makes ?Valley Fault System’ atlas available online

According to the Department of Science and Technology--Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-Phivolcs), the Big One or an earthquake with a magnitude of no less than 7.2 in the Richter scale may be experienced in our lifetime.
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