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Tim Cook stepping down as Apple CEO, John Ternus taking over

Al Sherwin Ramos Yeo — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:57:03 +0000

CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple announced that Tim Cook will become executive chairman of Apple’s board of directors and John Ternus, senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, will become Apple’s next chief executive officer effective on September 1, 2026. The transition, which was

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Prism by ChatGPT: An AI‑Powered Workspace Transforming Scientific Research

Al Sherwin Ramos Yeo — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:16:24 +0000

Science influences nearly every aspect of modern life—from life‑saving medicines and clean energy to the systems that protect communities worldwide. Yet despite rapid breakthroughs, the everyday workflow of scientific research remains limited by outdated tools and fragmented processes. While artificial

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Globe GFiber Prepaid plans as low as 6,999/year

Al Sherwin Ramos Yeo — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:01:52 +0000

Globe has a new annual promo that provides unlimited 50Mbps internet for one year at PHP 6,999which breaks down to around PHP 583 per month or PHP 19 per day. This complements Globe’s existing 100Mbps annual plan for PHP 9,999

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UnionBank Launches Mobile Tap-to-Pay for Easier, Card-Free Payments

Al Sherwin Ramos Yeo — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 01:19:42 +0000

Union Bank of the Philippines has introduced a new feature called Mobile Tap-to-Pay, allowing customers to make payments using their smartphones instead of physical cards. Available through the UnionBank mobile app, the service turns NFC-enabled Android phones into virtual debit

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Rush PH: A New Web App for Real-Time Train Arrival Estimates in Metro Manila

Al Sherwin Ramos Yeo — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 23:44:09 +0000

A new web app called Rush PH now allows commuters in Metro Manila to check real-time arrival estimates for LRT-1, LRT-2, and MRT-3 trains. The app runs on mobile browsers and is designed to work smoothly even on low-end smartphones. Rush PH uses crowdsourced data from commuters who report train sightings. These reports

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GCASH with Open Fabric launch NFC Payments

Al Sherwin Ramos Yeo — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:16:47 +0000

Digital payments in the Philippines are advancing with the introduction of Tap to Pay, a new contactless payment system. The system offers a convenient, quick, and secure transaction method for customers. Developed through a collaboration between Singapore-based fintech firm Open Fabric and GCash,

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GCash provides free health insurance to millions of Filipinos through Buy Load service

Al Sherwin Ramos Yeo — Fri, 30 May 2025 08:53:43 +0000

0 0 0 0 0 GCash and FPG Insurance team up to offer free health insurance with every prepaid load purchase, making financial protection a part of everyday transactions In line with the Philippines’ efforts to further boost the local

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PBBM Clarifies VAT Law on Digital Services

Al Sherwin Ramos Yeo — Sun, 04 May 2025 11:56:26 +0000

0 0 0 0 0 “We are not imposing new taxes.” This is how President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. explained the new “Value-Added Tax on Digital Services Law” on Wednesday. The law aims to create a fair digital market in

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