Day: May 6, 2025

Manila: The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has started technical assessment and preparatory planning for the installation of free WiFi models in all trains and stations of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3). According to Philippines News Agency, the DICT announced the dispatch of teams from its Free WiFi for All (FWFA) Program in coordination with executives from the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the MRT-3 to begin the project’s groundworks. The free WiFi program is an initiative under President Ferdinand R. Marcos’ Bagong Pilipinas to provide free connectivity to the hundreds of thousands of commuters daily

Manila: Some first-time young Filipino voters are grappling with a mix of nervousness, cautious optimism, and a strong sense of civic duty as they prepare to cast their ballots in the 2025 elections. According to Philippines News Agency, in an exclusive interview, three university students who will be voting for the first time spoke candidly about their expectations, anxieties, and hopes for the coming polls. Venice Claire Aquino, a college student from a university in the capital, has spent recent weeks reading about candidates – scanning their promises and controversies – trying to piece together what kind of leaders they

Dubai: Dubai-based Emirates Airlines is planning to open a new route in the Philippines as it seeks to expand flights between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the country, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco disclosed the plan days after a productive meeting with executives from UAE’s flag carrier on the sidelines of the just concluded Arabian Travel Market 2025 (ATM) in Dubai. ‘Emirates is now looking to expand its presence in the country in terms of flights as well as the number of destinations. At present, they are in

Davao City: The Philippine National Police (PNP) has initiated legal proceedings against a vlogger accused of disseminating false information regarding a police raid on former President Rodrigo Duterte’s residence in Davao City. According to Philippines News Agency, the PNP’s move to file charges marks the inaugural action of its newly formed Anti-Fake News Action Committee, dedicated to combating the spread of disinformation. Col. Randulf Tua±o, chief of the PNP Public Information Office, emphasized in a press conference at Camp Crame that the vlogger’s claims were fabricated and intended to mislead the public. The vlogger is facing charges under Article 154

Manila: With barely a week before the midterm elections, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian issued a memorandum instructing all officials and employees to uphold data privacy and confidentiality to ensure that programs, projects, and services are free from partisan politics. According to Philippines News Agency, Gatchalian extended the reminder to all parent-leaders (PLs) of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) who may possess information on other beneficiaries. He emphasized the importance of maintaining confidentiality and data privacy of all records, information, and data gathered in connection with the Department’s programs. This was communicated in a