The Aboitiz Foundation, in collaboration with ING Hubs Philippines, has signed a memorandum of agreement with DepEd Bulacan to launch a pilot of Project AuroraPH, bringing solar-powered internet and digital learning tools to schools in Doña Remedios Trinidad (DRT). Read more »
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is moving to simplify and speed up how corporations update their articles of incorporation and by-laws. Read more »
Filipinos can now pay faster and safer with their smartphones, as Google Wallet and Google Pay have officially launched in the Philippines. Android users can link their e-wallets, along with cards from major banks, enabling easy tap-to-pay transactions without needing cash or physical cards. Read more »
Google Pay is now officially available in the Philippines, enabling users to make fast, contactless payments with NFC-enabled Android smartphones. Read more »
Iglesia ni Cristo’s (INC) rally calling for “transparency, accountability, justice and peace,” has stirred intense debate online, not only because of its scale, but because of who is now calling for accountability. Read more »
Disasters have a way of revealing not just the strength of infrastructure but also the mettle of leadership. When calamities strike, from typhoons like Tino and Uwan to earthquakes, peoples’ perception of their leaders often undergoes a dramatic shift. Read more »
