'Incompetent talaga': Poe blames NTC for slow internet in the Philippines ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Jun 26 10:43 AM Sen. Grace Poe on Friday blamed the National Telecommunications Commission's "incompetence" for the slow internet speeds in the Philippines, saying the agency has not pushed for the construction of cellular towers in the country. Read more »
'Very good omen': Senators rib NTC for weak internet signal in teleconference hearing Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Jun 25 04:13 PM MANILA - Two senators on Thursday ribbed the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) for its failure to connect to a teleconference hearing that seeks to discuss the Philippines' shift to online learning as the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak persists. Read more »
Senators question DepEd's blended-learning plan amid lack of data on telco dead spots Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Jun 25 12:24 PM Several senators on Thursday questioned the Department of Education's (DepEd) preparedness to use online, television and radio when classes open in August after the agency admitted that it has yet to determine which areas are incapable of receiving internet or broadcast signals. Read more »
Ilang guro namigay ng tablet, pocket wifi sa mga estudyante sa Ilocos Norte Grace Alba, ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Jun 11 06:40 AM Namigay ang ilang guro sa Ilocos Norte ng mga tablet, pocket wifi at cellphone sa kanilang mga estudyante para makadalo sa online classes. Read more »
DICT in talks with DepEd, CHED for free WiFi in schools Jaehwa Bernardo, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Jun 09 02:36 PM The Department of Information and Communications Technology is working with education agencies to provide free WiFi in schools as the country's learning system prepares to shift to a new normal due to the spread of the new coronavirus. Read more »
Project WiFi hopes to help poor students get internet access Anna Gabrielle Cerezo, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Jun 07 09:48 AM With no clear date when schools will physically resume, a group of working law students started a donation drive to respond to the plight of students whose future was threatened by the onslaught of the novel coronavirus. Read more »
Libreng load para sa mga estudyanteng may online class, ipinamimigay sa Ilocos Norte Grace Alba, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at May 12 12:15 AM Kasabay ng mga online class ngayon sa mga unibersidad at kolehiyo sa lalawigan na isa sa mga hakbang para mapigilan ang pagkalat ng COVID-19, patuloy ang online fund drive ng Local Youth Development Officer ng Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte na si Pat Quitoriano. Read more »
DICT installs free WiFi in coronavirus quarantine centers ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Apr 15 10:02 AM Free WiFi will be provided in coronavirus quarantine centers to "alleviate fear and distress" among health workers and isolated patients, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said Wednesday. Read more »
Globe provides free WiFi in airports, malls as Taal rumbles ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Jan 13 03:55 PM The Ayala-led telco said it is providing unlimited WiFi in all four terminals of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport and select malls in Laguna, Cavite and Batangas to allow people affected by Taal volcano to communicate with their family and friends. Read more »
Globe to provide free WiFi in Tisoy-affected areas ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Dec 03 05:21 PM Globe Telecom said on Tuesday it will provide free unlimited WiFi services on Dec. 3 and 4 in several areas affected by typhoon Tisoy. Read more »
Libo-libong kontrabando nasamsam sa Bilibid, winasak ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Nov 11 07:32 PM Winasak ng Bureau of Corrections ang libo-libong kontrabando na nasabat sa loob ng New Bilibid Prison. Read more »
17 libre, bagong WiFi sites inilunsad ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Oct 08 08:49 PM Target ng DICT na gawing operational ang nasa mahigit 100,000 WiFi sites sa buong bansa hanggang 2022. Read more »
PH team bags grand prize in international hackathon against fake news Bayan Mo, Ipatrol MoUpdated as of Sep 16 11:19 AM A trio of friends from the Philippines are taking on the challenge of fighting fake news online by proposing a database that will store collected information on fake news sites and serve as a reference for researchers, journalists, and even ordinary netizens. Read more »
Beware of hackers: Why connecting to free public WIFI is not always safe Dominic LigotPosted at Aug 20 06:15 PM Before you log on or start sharing important files to your heart’s content, it would be best to remember that, in the highly-digitized lives we all lead, nothing is really free. Read more »
Why using free public Wi-Fi for banking is a bad idea ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Aug 19 12:41 PM A tech expert on Monday urged the public to refrain from using public Wi-Fi networks for banking transactions. Read more »
Epal? Manila city gov't changes name of 'ISKOnek' WiFi kiosk amid criticism Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Aug 16 02:47 PM MANILA - After yet again drawing flak for being “epal,” the Manila city government led by Mayor Isko Moreno has changed the name of its free WiFi kiosk from ISKOnek to MNL Konek. Read more »
THE DAY IN PHOTOS: August 14, 2019 ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Aug 15 12:16 AM Here are the big stories today in photos Read more »
ISKOnek kiosk unveiled George Calvelo, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Aug 14 11:08 PM People take pictures as they use the “ISKOnek” WiFi kiosk, which features free WiFi hotspot, charging station, and phone booth, near Manila City Hall Wednesday Read more »
Mayor Isko launches free WiFi, charging kiosk in Manila Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Aug 15 12:30 AM MANILA - Manila Mayor Isko Moreno on Wednesday unveiled a kiosk that serves as a free WiFi hotspot, charging station and phone booth outside the Manila City Hall, the latest upgrade to the park surrounding the capital’s seat of power. Read more »
Jameson Blake clears relationship status with Elisse ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Aug 14 12:03 PM Actor and Hashtags member Jameson Blake clarified that he and actress Elisse Joson are not yet officially a couple. Read more »