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Day: September 21, 2024

TUCP to Congress: Pass anti-endo, P150 wage hike bills

Manila: The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUPC) on Saturday called on Congress to start the deliberations on the measures aimed at ending labor contractualization and implementing a PHP150 across-the-board daily minimum wage hike. During the Saturday News Forum in Quezon City, TUCP legislative officer Carlo Oñate said the proposals would increase the Philippine workforce productivity, as well as spur economic growth in the country. ‘So, ini-expect namin na magkaroon na rin ng hearing sa Senado at simulan na rin sa House of Representatives itong usapin ng endo dahil ito ‘yung pangunahing hindrance doon sa ating mga manggagawa para

Weather disturbances limit road access in 3 CAR provincesc

Manila: Some road sections and bridges in Benguet, Kalinga and Mt. Province have limited access due to the prevailing weather conditions, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-Cordillera reported Saturday. In a road advisory, the following road sections/bridges are either recently punched-thru opened, one-lane passable as of 5 a.m. Saturday Benguet Kennon Road 1. K0237+529-K0237+680, Camp 6, Tuba – open to one-way traffic, limited to light vehicles only 2. K0223+020, Sitio Camp 2, Brgy. Twin Peaks, Tuba, Benguet – Closed to all types of vehicles due to roadslip Alternate route: -Marcos Highway -Asin-Nangalisan-San Pascual-La Union Boundary Road Itogon-Dalupirip Road

TUCP to Congress: Pass anti-endo, P150 wage hike bills

Manila: The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUPC) on Saturday called on Congress to start the deliberations on the measures aimed at ending labor contractualization and implementing a PHP150 across-the-board daily minimum wage hike. During the Saturday News Forum in Quezon City, TUCP legislative officer Carlo Oñate said the proposals would increase the Philippine workforce productivity, as well as spur economic growth in the country. ‘So, ini-expect namin na magkaroon na rin ng hearing sa Senado at simulan na rin sa House of Representatives itong usapin ng endo dahil ito ‘yung pangunahing hindrance doon sa ating mga manggagawa para

CICC eyes new technologies to counter deepfakes

Manila: The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) is eyeing new technologies to ramp up its efforts in preventing the prevalence of deepfakes in the country. ‘Ang preparasyon ho natin (Our preparation) is to find a technology to counter or detect deepfake. Mayroon hong ganoong mga technologies na inaayos pa ng mga suppliers (There are such technologies that suppliers are still working on),’ CICC Director Alexander Ramos said during the Saturday News Forum in Quezon City. Ramos said the government continues acquiring advanced tools for deepfake prevention, noting that it is spending an estimated PHP10 million annually for ‘subscription-based’ technologies.

CICC eyes new technologies to counter deepfakes

Manila: The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) is eyeing new technologies to ramp up its efforts in preventing the prevalence of deepfakes in the country. ‘Ang preparasyon ho natin (Our preparation) is to find a technology to counter or detect deepfake. Mayroon hong ganoong mga technologies na inaayos pa ng mga suppliers (There are such technologies that suppliers are still working on),’ CICC Director Alexander Ramos said during the Saturday News Forum in Quezon City. Ramos said the government continues acquiring advanced tools for deepfake prevention, noting that it is spending an estimated PHP10 million annually for ‘subscription-based’ technologies.