Day: March 3, 2025

Manila: The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is set to enhance its flagship GSIS Touch mobile application with a facial authentication feature, improving security and accessibility for its members and pensioners. GSIS President and General Manager Arnulfo Veloso announced the new development in an interview with Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon on Monday, emphasizing the agency’s commitment to digital innovation. He said the development of the facial authentication feature eliminates the need for users to remember their user ID and password. ‘Ipapakita lang ang kanilang mukha sa camera at maa-access na nila ang kanilang account (They can just show their face to

Manila: Globe Telecom Inc. (Globe) on Monday called for the creation of a government identification (ID) database to validate subscriber identity module (SIM) card registration, improve security, and deter the use of fake IDs. In a statement, Globe general counsel Froilan Castelo emphasized the need for an official ID database that telecommunications companies (telcos) can use to verify the identity of registrants, citing options like the National ID, Social Security System (SSS), and Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) cards. According to Philippines News Agency, Castelo highlighted the challenges faced by telcos in ensuring the authenticity of identities without a centralized

Bacolod: Negrenses are set to showcase their local culture and heritage during the 29th Panaad sa Negros Festival alongside seven other major festivals in six local government units (LGUs) in Negros Occidental this March. According to Philippines News Agency, March 2025 promises a vibrant celebration of cultural richness, with the Panaad sa Negros Festival as a major highlight. The Provincial Tourism Division announced that the Panaad, which means ‘vow’ or ‘promise’ in Hiligaynon, is scheduled from March 24 to 30 at the Panaad Park and Stadium. This event, known as the ‘festival of all festivals,’ will see participation from all

Manila: A newly completed PHP10 million irrigation project in Davao Occidental is set to provide farmers with sustainable and modern agricultural solutions, the National Irrigation Administration in Davao Region (NIA-11) announced Monday. The Basiawan Pump Irrigation Project, the province’s first groundwater pump irrigation initiative, was handed over to the Basiawan Solar Power Pump Irrigators Association (IA) Inc. in Sitio Kumassie, Barangay Basiawan, Sta. Maria, last month. According to Philippines News Agency, Benjie Nierre, head of engineering and operations at NIA-11 Davao del Sur Irrigation Management Office (IMO), explained that the project uses a solar-powered pumping system to lift groundwater. This

Puerto Princesa City: James Van Ramoga and Sofia Adriana Calvo clinched victories in their respective divisions at the Sunrise Sprint Triathlon last Sunday in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. Van Ramoga completed the 750m swim, 20km bike, and 5km run in 1 hour, 17 minutes, and 37 seconds, edging out John Paul Daquioag (1:17:46) and Mejares Naune Elison (1:21:07). In the women’s division, Calvo secured the title with a time of 1:39:17, beating Lucienne Aragones (1:44:15) and Princess Kedtag (1:52:17). According to Philippines News Agency, Bastien Poupelain of France and Agnieszka Najnigier-Pierzynowska of Poland triumphed in the IRONMAN 70.3 event. Poupelain