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Si Rachelle Serrano, isang volunteer ng Globe, ay tumulong sa 50 senior citizen sa isang learning session sa Batangas City noong Oktubre 4, 2024. Itinuro sa kanila ang mga pangunahing digital skills, tulad ng paggamit ng mobile phones at mga app, bilang bahagi ng kampanyang #SeniorDigizen para sa digital inclusion.
Anna Magkawas transformed her pandemic-era luxury bag business into a multi-million beauty and wellness enterprise, Luxe Beauty and Wellness Group. Leveraging TikTok Shop for visibility, she met customer demand for affordable products and balanced business with motherhood. Her journey emphasizes consistency, authenticity, and adaptability, while empowering aspiring entrepreneurs across the Philippines.
Home Credit Philippines expects iPhone sales to reach PHP10B by year-end, up 66% from 2023, driven by rising popularity. Since starting iPhone financing in 2013, sales have surged, particularly the iPhone 11. The company offers flexible 0% interest payment plans, simplifying access for Filipinos seeking quality smartphones to meet daily needs.
Maya and Landers Superstore have launched a tech-forward credit card, offering up to 5% cashback at Landers, 2% on dining, and 1% on other purchases. Cardholders can track rewards via the Maya app and redeem up to P200,000 cashback annually. Application is paperless for Landers members with a Maya account.
Public sector foreign borrowings in the Philippines increased by 36% in Q3, reaching $3.81 billion. This includes a $2.50 billion bond issuance and project loans totaling $1.31 billion. The funds will support various initiatives, including maritime safety, agrarian reform, and climate resilience, under BSP regulations ensuring manageable external debt levels.
Oil companies will lower petroleum prices starting October 22 after three weeks of increases. Caltex, Seaoil, Unioil, and Shell will reduce gasoline by 50 centavos, diesel by 70 centavos, and kerosene by 85 centavos. The Department of Energy cites decreased conflict in the Middle East as a factor in these cuts.
The Bureau of Customs, in collaboration with the World Customs Organization and PricewaterhouseCoopers, conducted the 2nd Customs Integrity Perception Survey to evaluate integrity perceptions among stakeholders. With 1598 employees and 780 private sector participants, insights gathered aim to enhance transparency and integrity in the agency’s operations and programs.
Tropical Storm Kristine sustains 65 kph winds, impacting air travel with five canceled flights from Manila to Bicol. Signal no. 2 is raised over Catanduanes, while signal no. 1 affects multiple regions. A life-threatening storm surge risk exists in low-lying areas. Kristine is expected to strengthen before landfall in Isabela or northern Aurora.
The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) announced the arrest of Simon Fiaryao Naogsan Sr., a key leader of the Communist Party of the Philippines – New People’s Army, by military and police forces in Northern Luzon on October 21. This significant capture is seen as a major victory against insurgent threats, highlighting effective collaboration among the government and local communities. Naogsan faces multiple murder charges, and his arrest further undermines the NPA’s influence in the region.
The Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT) launched the eGovernment PH mobile application in Lapu-Lapu City, aimed at digitalizing government services for improved transparency, accessibility, and efficiency. The app consolidates services like business registration and job applications, enabling citizens to avoid long queues and paper transactions, thus streamlining government operations.