PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has ordered the continued suspension of online cockfighting operations in the Philippines, known as e-sabong, citing the need to protect public morals and safety. “There is an urgent need to reiterate the continued suspension of all e-sabong operations nationwide, clarify the scope of existing regulations and direct relevant agencies to […]
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PAGCOR warns users of illegal gambling sites vs fraud, liability
THE STATE-RUN Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) has warned the public against engaging in illegal gambling websites, citing cybercrime threats as well as the possibility of facing criminal charges. In a statement on Wednesday, PAGCOR said those who want to gamble should do so on legitimate and licensed electronic gaming sites. Gambling websites not […]
Pasig City bans operators of offshore gaming, other online gambling firms
THE PASIG City government is banning offshore gaming operators and other online gambling businesses through a local ordinance approved on December 15, with existing establishments given until end-2023 to close shop. Pasig City Mayor Victor Ma. Regis “Vico” N. Sotto, in a tweet on Tuesday, announced that he has signed City Ordinance No. 55, which […]
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 […]
BPI makes banking easy with digitalization initiatives
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted many Filipinos to shift to digital. Mobile and online platforms have helped users bank, pay bills, and shop, among others, while in the safety and comfort of their own homes. “The pandemic accelerated the shift to use technologies like mobile banking apps to transact even at home,” said Fitzgerald Chee, […]
UN: Philippines lacks trained staff vs child abuse
THE UNITED Nations (UN) special rapporteur on the sale and sexual exploitation of children on Thursday said the Philippines lacked trained officials at the village level to monitor reports of child sexual abuse. “I am concerned that local government politics negatively impacts the child protection structure due to regular changes of personnel,” Mama Fatima Singhateh, […]
‘Mine’ it right: Revisiting guidelines for online businesses
If there are any silver linings from the COVID-19 pandemic, one would probably be the public’s increased enthusiasm for making use of technology in their daily lives. For the retail industry, we have seen the transition of consumers from shopping in physical stores to checking-out or “mine-ing” in online shops. Even now that the COVID […]
beep card operator vows more supply before yearend
AF PAYMENTS, Inc. (AFPI) said on Monday that it will deliver more reloadable cards to rail operators before the end of the year to address the surge in demand. “This week, AFPI has delivered a total of 150,000 cards to the rail operators, effectively supplying 80% of the total orders … for 2022,” the company […]
GobizKOREA Releases a Virtual Exhibition Platform – Gobiz Town
Exhibition of Prospective Products and Provision of Virtual Consultation with Online Virtual Exhibition Hall Seoul, Korea, December 02, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – GobizKOREA announced the release of ‘Gobiz Town’, a Virtual Exhibition Platform to present domestic small and medium enterprise products to overseas buyers. Gobiz Town View [virtual space designed with digital twin technology, and its scenery changes […]
Upcoming Event – Hebei (ASEAN) Export Commodities Online Fair 2022
Beijing, China, Nov 25, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Hebei (ASEAN) Export Commodities Online Fair will be held from 21 Nov.2022 to 30 June 2023 via Global Business Matching Online Platform www.gbmof.com. The Online Fair is hosted by Hebei Provincial Department of Commerce and organized by CMEC International Exhibition Co., Ltd. Hundreds of […]
Bill calls for virtual one-stop shop of support services for online MSMEs
A SENATOR has filed a bill that will create a virtual one-stop shop of support services for online micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), including access to loan windows. “We must recognize the importance of e-commerce in the development and recovery of our economy from the effects of the pandemic,” Senator Manuel “Lito” M. Lapid […]
FEU policy center launches online portal with verified PHL history info
THE FAR Eastern University Public Policy Center (FPPC) has launched an online interactive portal which aims to combat misinformation by providing teachers, students and the general public with verified historical information that is easily accessible. “Our online portal aims to correct the historical inaccuracies and build civic education for the younger generation,” FPPC Trustee Maria […]
Senate bill seeks online database on deaths to counter fraud
A SENATOR has filed a bill seeking to establish an online death verification system to halt the fraudulent use of a deceased individual’s identity. “On many occasions, it has been proven in the many investigations conducted by the Senate that the names of the deceased are being used in fraudulent payment claims, election fraud and […]
Vape law draft IRR imposes obligation on online sellers to verify buyer age, identity
THE draft implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 11900 or the Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation Act (Vape Law) will impose age and identity verification requirements on customers ordering such products online. According to a draft of the IRR posted on the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) website, e-commerce platforms, […]
Legislator touts e-commerce bureau measure as key to growing online economy
HOUSE BILLS proposing the creation of an e-commerce bureau at the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will safeguard internet transactions and promote the healthy growth of an online economy, one of the bills’ authors said on Tuesday. Davao Rep. Paolo Z. Duterte said in a statement that such a measure will also encourage micro, […]
DepEd lets private schools continue online classes beyond Nov. 2
PHILIPPINE private schools may continue blended or full distance learning after Nov. 2, according to the Department of Education (DepEd), revising an order that would have forced them to enforce five days of face-to-face classes by next month. Public schools must still do away with online classes and enforce five days of physical classes starting […]
New normal gives rise to insurance products
FILIPINOS’ positive experiences with online transactions have led to the increase in the purchases of insurance and investment products, a recent study of an insurance firm showed. The new study, “The Modern Filipino Family: Exploring family dynamics and digitalization in the new normal,” by Manulife Philippines showed that most Filipinos recognize the convenience (45 percent), […]
Bill granting gig-economy workers employee status filed in Senate
A BILL establishing an employer-employee relationship between online platforms and gig-economy workers has been filed in the Senate, which will bar workers, including freelancers, from being treated as an independent contractor. Senate Bill 1373 is known as the proposed Protektadong Online Workers, Entrepreneurs, Riders at Raketera Act, filed on Oct. 6. It also requires that […]
DTI estimates e-commerce sellers at 2 million, exceeding forecasts
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said that the number of entities doing business as online sellers has risen to 2 million, far larger than the department’s projections. “As of our estimate for 2022, we are at 2 million e-commerce participants. We had a roadmap in 2021 with an estimate of 750,000 by 2022 […]
Corinium presents: CISO Healthcare APAC Online
Singapore, Sep 19, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Exclusively designed for today’s healthcare InfoSec leaders to compare their strategies and to learn, network with forward-thinking peers, to discuss how the healthcare industry can use information security to reform and revolutionise the patient experience. Taking place across two days, this online event delivers the […]