Facebook’s Amos-6 Satellite Destroyed in Rocket Explosion
SpaceX, a company of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, was supposed to launch Facebook’s Amos-6 satellite into orbit. The said satellite would have brought internet connectivity to a large part of …
Duterte Administration, Determined to Create Department of Housing
Earlier this week, a cabinet official said that the current administration is adamant in creating a new department which will focus solely on providing shelter for the informal sector. In …
Landbank Announces New Loan Facility for Farmers, Fisherfolks, and Micro-Small Enterprises
Landbank is allotting P1 billion in loans to qualified farmer and fisherfolk beneficiaries for eligible projects such as agri-enterprise, livestock, and fishery production. The new loan facility called Empowering Barangays …
Instagram Brings Zoom Option for Photos and Videos
Using their official Twitter account, the world’s most popular photo and video sharing app recently announced that their iOS users can now zoom in on the visual posts. Instagram said …
25th VABC in Ormoc Seeks to Attract More Investors
For the first time in its history, the Visayas Area Business Conference (VABC) will be hosted in Region VIII by Ormoc City. Now on its 25th year, the conference promises …
Friends Again? First US Commercial Flight to Cuba in 55 Years Lands
It’s like seeing bitter ex-lovers mend ties and talk again after years of avoidance and animosity. The US and Cuba severed diplomatic ties in 1961 during the height of the …
Heads up Apple Fans! New MacBook Air and iMac Coming in October
You’ve heard rumors about the upcoming iPhone 7 and a new MacBook Pro. There’s also that talk about the iPad getting new features next year, which will include an operating …
PH Moves to Hasten Business Permits and Licensing Services
Last Tuesday, the Departments of Trade and Industry (DTI), Interior and Local Government (DILG), and Information and Communication Technology (DICT) agreed on a joint memorandum circular (JMC) which enjoins all …
EU Commission Orders Apple to Repay Irish Tax
The European Commission ordered Apple to repay up to €13 billion ($14.5/£11.1 billion) due to an illegal sweetheart deal with the government of Ireland. The backdated tax bill is a …
Youtube Brings More Services to Homegrown Stars
To prevent their fans and homegrown users from migrating to other video sharing platforms, Youtube seeks to offer new services beyond just sharing videos. The popular video platform is currently …