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Issue No. 22007 | Dec 31, 2022
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Philippines: 400,000 seafarers fear sailing ban

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The fate of hundreds of thousands of Filipino seafarers hangs in the balance as they await a crucial European Commission decision. It follows an audit indicating that the Philippines is in breach of maritime standards.

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In Trending

SIM registration commences Dec. 27

Registration of the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) will commence on Tuesday, Dec. 27, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said on Monday. Dec. 26. — December 26, 2022

mb.com.ph
More on the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Registration Act
  • Govt, telcos ready for SIM registrationThe registration of all Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) cards starts today, December 27.SIM card owners have six months to register. Failure to do so could result in the card's deactivation.— December 26, 2022

    manilatimes.net
  • SIM card registration: A step-by-step guideManila, Philippines—While over two million SIM cards have been registered in the first two days of the listing that is mandated by law, there are still millions who are unfamiliar with the registration process.— December 29, 2022

    newsinfo.inquirer.net
  • Watch what you consent to: Telcos may use SIM registration data for marketingDigital advocates advise the public to be mindful of what information they consent to share with telcos while registering their SIM cards— December 29, 2022

    rappler.com
In Business

Spending scandal at Philippine phone giant PLDT had roots in ambition

The day after the Philippines’ largest phone company plunged by a record 19% following an audit disclosure that shocked investors, chairman Manuel Pangilinan tweeted that his arowana, a freshwater fish, had just died. — December 24, 2022

theedgemarkets.com

In Farming & Agriculture

The Philippines' food worries amid Ukraine war and typhoons

The Philippines is grappling with food insecurity amid natural disasters and global price rises. — December 27, 2022

bbc.com

In Women's Rights & Advocacy

From Pakistan to the Philippines, women break open closed industries

Female pioneers make their mark as combat pilots, cricketers and chip technologists — December 7, 2022

asia.nikkei.com

In Food

Flavours of Philippines

Filipino couple Dan and Ana Valencia are on a mission to expand Kiwis’ knowledge of the sweet and savoury delicacies of their homeland. — December 20, 2022

odt.co.nz

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