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Philippines have highest rates of workplace stress, anger and sadness, says report
5+ hour, 21+ min ago (252+ words) The Philippines tops Southeast Asia in workplace stress, according to Gallup's State of the Global Workplace 2026 report. Fifty percent of Filipino workers said they felt stressed "a lot of the day" in 2025, higher than the global average of 40%. Stress levels…...
Use of phones and gadgets banned during classes, reminds Dep Ed
6+ hour, 55+ min ago (230+ words) The Department of Education (Dep Ed) reminded public schools that phones and gadgets are not allowed during class hours. The directive, under Dep Ed Order No. 6, series of 2026, is meant to keep classrooms focused and free from distractions. Students are…...
Smart Prepaid launches Power All 109 offer with Unli Tik Tok, Facebook
10+ hour, 23+ min ago (235+ words) Bryan Rilloraza has been a fixture in the local tech scene for over a decade, sharing his perspective as a tech enthusiast and industry veteran. Backed by an MBA from De La Salle University, a Bachelor's Degree from the University…...
ASUS Expert Book Ultra launch in PH, price revealed
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (276+ words) ASUS has officially launched the Expert Book Ultra in the Philippines, bringing its premium ultrabook lineup to local professionals. The AI-powered business laptop combines durability, portability, and strong performance for enterprise and productivity users. Local pricing starts at "129, 995. The Expert…...
i Phone 18 Fold dummy shows wide tablet-like design
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (184+ words) Apple's rumored i Phone 18 Fold may have surfaced early. Our friends at Jamonline were able to get their hands on a dummy unit used by case makers, giving us a first look at what could be Apple's foldable i Phone....
This is the alleged i Phone 18 Pro from the data breach
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (160+ words) Bryan Rilloraza has been a fixture in the local tech scene for over a decade, sharing his perspective as a tech enthusiast and industry veteran. Backed by an MBA from De La Salle University, a Bachelor's Degree from the University…...
BSP orders end of SMS based OTP for PH financial institutions
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (192+ words) The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has ordered banks and e-wallets averaging over "75 million in monthly online transactions to stop using SMS and email OTPs by June 25, 2026. The directive requires stronger authentication methods such as biometrics, behavioral checks, adaptive tools,…...
HONOR X7e now available in the Philippines with 7, 500m Ah battery
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (165+ words) HONOR has officially released the HONOR X7e in the Philippines, now available exclusively through Lazada. The smartphone comes with a 7, 500m Ah battery and is priced at "14, 999 for the 6 GB+128 GB model. For a limited time, buyers can get it at a…...
Globe launches Starlink Satellite-to-Mobile service in PH
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (152+ words) The service aims to keep users connected in remote areas and during emergencies when regular networks fail. The satellite-to-mobile service works on supported Android smartphones with an active Globe SIM. It allows users to make voice and video calls via…...
Stolen i Phone 18 Pro supplier data leaked in Tata breach
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (140+ words) Tata has become a key player in Apple's move outside China, handling both assembly and parts supply. India is expected to produce 26 percent of i Phones in 2026, up from just 6 percent in 2022. The breach puts Apple's supplier secrecy at risk…...