TO HELP validate the information provided by its subscribers, Globe Group president and chief executive officer Ernest Cu said they want access to the country’s ID database. “The best help the government could give is to provide us access to some of the relevant ID database the country has… We all know the proliferation of […]
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Marcos: Increased US access to bases not meant to worsen tensions
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Sunday said the government’s decision to give the United States access to four more military bases is not meant to increase tensions in the South China Sea. “It’s a valid concern and is something that we have to pay attention to,” he told reporters on his return flight […]
Palawan health advocacy group backs better youth access to family planning services, education
LEGISLATION providing adolescents better access to family planning commodities and services is needed to address teen pregnancies in the country, which is more prevalent in rural areas, according to a Palawan-based non-government organization promoting reproductive health. Roots of Health Executive Director Amina Evangelista-Swanepoe said the biggest hurdle to reproductive healthcare is the “bias” of service […]
US gets access to 4 more bases in Philippines amid China doubt
By Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, Reporter THE PHILIPPINES has given the United States greater access to its military bases, their defense chiefs said on Thursday, amid mounting concern over China’s increasing assertiveness in the disputed South China Sea and tension over self-ruled Taiwan. The US would be given access to four more locations under the […]
Access of minors to contraceptives pushed
Congressmen who filed separate bills seeking to prevent teenage pregnancy on Thursday pushed access of teenagers at least 16 years old to contraceptives without parental consent. “If we treat them as beings who can decide [for themselves], then they can better take care of their reproductive health,” Party-list Rep. Raoul Danniel A. Manuel told a […]
Foreign chambers press for Senate action on Open Access in Data Transmission measure
THE members of the Joint Foreign Chambers (JFC) have called on the Senate to act on an open-access bill for data transmission, saying it would improve internet service quality. In a joint statement on Thursday, the JFC said the Senate should begin deliberations on the proposed Open Access in Data Transmission Act when it resumes […]
Linework Releases Its App, a New Way of DeFi
Milan, Italy, January 09, 2023 – (SEAPRWire) – Recently, Linework has released the beta version of its App and started the journey to reach a new way of DeFi. While individuals and institutions are already starting to explore decentralized financial systems due to the significant increase in cryptocurrency investments, Linework facilitates access to these technologies and benefits of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) […]
Dr. Marliyyah Mahmood discusses the Impact of Tech on Women in Northern Nigeria
ABUJA, NG, Jan 2, 2023 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Dr. Marliyyah A. Mahmood, Women In Tech and Project Manager for Startup AREWA, discusses how technology is enabling and enhancing women’s empowerment in Northern Nigeria. She emphasizes some of the fundamental advantages of social media technologies, such as giving women access to a virtual […]
Building habits: Effective learning approaches for lawyers taking MCLE courses
Without a doubt, lawyers are among the busiest professionals. They have among the most hectic daily schedules. That is why it is always a challenge for them to comply with certain requirements of the profession, particularly the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE), which requires them to complete 36 hours of continuing legal education activities per […]
PHL justice system needs to improve on women’s plight — UN
THE PHILIPPINE justice system must improve in terms of access and provisions specific to women’s needs, considering the physical, social, and economic vulnerabilities they face, according to the United Nations Women. “It is important for society as a whole to understand and address women’s vulnerability to violence and ensure their economic and social empowerment,” National […]
Digitalization of finance seen supporting inclusivity goals
THE digitalization of financial services is expected to reduce the ranks of the underserved, including rural residents, micro-businesses, and women, according to a report on Southeast Asian digital financial services issued by the World Economic Forum. “Access to finance is not uniform among ASEAN’s digital generation. Among those who sought credit support, nearly half could […]
News group asks QC court to hold telecom agency in contempt
NEWS website Bulatlat.com on Thursday asked a Quezon City trial court to hold the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) in contempt for leaving its website blocked despite being ordered to stop limiting access. In a six-page petition, Bulatlat said the country’s telecommunications regulator went against the trial court’s order to unblock the website. It added that […]
Editorial: Smart city dream
The work for the Rama administration’s achieving its vision for Cebu City to become like Singapore has begun, and the mayor’s “investment begging” resulted in pledges of P1.3 billion from businessmen for the completion of the Cebu City Medical Center and construction of multiple medium-rise buildings that will house displaced informal settlers.These funding commitments are […]
XQUI Pioneering the Real Web3 Vision with XQUI DAO Fund Release
The NFT connects investors to a private club, well-researched analytics, and investment products under one DAO. New York, NY, August 15, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – Being an early investor in Web3 does not negate the fact that data matters. XQUI (Exquisite) gives access to deep market analytics, private investment rounds and investment products to generate passive income. The […]
Meta 1 Network Launches the Infrastructure Needed to Bring over 3 Billion Gamers into the Metaverse
Singapore, July 18, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – Established in 2021, Meta 1 (M1) Network is launching the decentralized real-time rendering infrastructure necessary to unlock global metaverse adoption. M1 is building the first decentralized, scalable, real-time cloud rendering platform allowing users to access the metaverse without the limitations imposed by hardware. This means that for the first time, gamers […]
Cebu Chamber, SB Finance ink partnership for ‘Go Invest’ initiative
CONSUMER lender SB Finance (SBF) recently signed an agreement with the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) to improve financial knowledge and literacy, as well as extend a credit facility to entrepreneurs, investors, and retail organizations.As part of the chamber’s commitment to conduct informative and engaging programs, it identified SB Finance as a promising […]
Ka-band satellite technology to bring stable connectivity to schools in Mindanao
FILIPINOS love the internet. In fact, a recent report ranked the Philippines second on the list of countries whose people spend the most time on the internet. Still, when the lockdown forced life to move online, students in many rural areas of the country had to climb trees and even mountains to seek an internet […]
NTC approves registration of Musk’s Starlink
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) announced on Friday that it recently approved Starlink Internet Services Philippines, Inc.’s registration as a value-added service (VAS) provider, allowing it to directly access satellite systems, build and operate broadband facilities to offer internet services in the country. Starlink, a satellite internet constellation operated by billionaire Elon Musk’s Space Exploration […]
Star Teen Filipino Race Driver Bianca Bustamante Unveils NFT Project to Achieve her F1 Dream
Launches groundbreaking project, “The Dark Horse” NFT Access Pass, to support basic living and training costs Inclusive community offers fans unprecedented insight into her journey up the global racing ladder Her NFT Access Pass includes behind-the-scenes content; additional drops and airdrops; plus future prize pools planned MANILA, May 12, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) […]
Satellite technology seen to help banks ensure business continuity during disasters
THE CENTRAL BANK said liberalized access to satellite technology can help banks ensure continued operations during disasters. — BW FILE PHOTO LIBERALIZED ACCESS to satellite technology is expected to benefit banks and their clients as it could help ensure business continuity during disasters. “With enhanced access to satellite broadband services, financial institutions can improve their […]