Benjamin Diokno: New 20-peso Coin Out in December

Benjamin Diokno

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin Diokno said the proposed 20-peso coin could be released as early as December of this year. Diokno mentioned that the prototype of the new coin would be submitted to President Rodrigo Duterte for his approval. “Could be as early as December this year since that is said to … Read more

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds expanding PUBG Lite from mobile to PC

pubg lite

PUBG Lite will officially release on October 10 across 52 European and Central Asian countries as Foundational battle royale game “PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds” is going back to PC. The Android and iOS version of PUBG, the PUBG Lite, first launched as a free-to-play title with in-app purchasing options. October’s incarnation is to do the same, but … Read more

Governor of Negros Occidental supports PUV Modernization

Governor of Negros Occidental

Eugenio Jose Lacson, governor of Negros Occidental, said that he supports the modernization of public utility vehicles (PUVs) as groups of jeepney drivers and operators in the province prepare to join the nationwide strike set on Monday, September 30. “I think the issue here is really the cause of modernization of the jeeps. I am … Read more

Familiaran: We Want to Restore the Image of Bacolod City

Familiaran

Almost 80% of the illegal structures in Bacolod City have already been demolished. El Cid Familiaran, acting mayor of the city, said Friday that he wants “to restore the image of Bacolod City.” Familiaran said that all village officials were already submitted their accomplishment reports and it depends on the Department of the Interior and … Read more

Ripple: Facebook’s Libra Project is a “Walled Garden”

Ripple

According to Marcus Treacher of Ripple, Facebook’s plan to create a digital currency Libra comes with one major defect. Marcus Treacher, senior vice president of customer success from Ripple, told CNBC that a big problem with the social network’s Libra project is that this cryptocurrency is a “walled garden” or a closed system. Facebook’s proposed … Read more

Martin Diño: DILG Would Not Extend Deadline for Clearing Operations

Martin Diño

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Undersecretary for Barangay Affairs Martin Diño said Friday that the interior department will not extend its deadline set on September 29 for mayors and barangay officials nationwide. “Wala pong extension,” (No more extension) according to Martin Diño as he was quoting the directive of Eduardo Año, Interior … Read more