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Under the Paris Agreement , the Philippines should reduce emissions by 70 % by 2030. Modernization of the jeepney is necessary as they allegedly contribute 15% of the transport emission in Metro Manila or about 3% of the country’s total GHG emission . The embedded emissions of buses, cars, vans, trucks and motorbikes were not included in the calculations. Air pollution in densely populated cities like Metro Manila costs billions of pesos yearly. Also, there are about 12.25 million vehicles in the country and there are only 300,000 jeepneys But putting all the blames of pollution to the iconic jeepney as well as the traffic jam is too much to bear and too unfair for the lowly jeepneys. The iconic Jeepneys are the products of creativity and resourcefulness of the hardworking mechanics after WWII .The iconic jeepney symbolizes culture, Filipino ingenuity, and adjustment after suffering extreme adversity brought about by WWII that caused deaths of more than half million Filipinos. Left ... » Learn More about What the public should know about the government’s jeepney ‘modernization’ program

SINGAPORE - The TraceTogether token and mobile phone app are used for contact tracing. They exchange short-distance Bluetooth signals with nearby users of the token or app to quickly track people exposed to confirmed Covid-19 cases. But what kind of data does TraceTogether collect? When signing up for TraceTogether, a random user ID (a string of numbers and letters) is generated and linked to the user's contact number and identification details, such as his name and NRIC number. These details are stored in a secure server, according to the TraceTogether website. The Ministry of Health (MOH) uses the identification details to contact the right person when necessary. When app or token users are near one another, their user IDs are exchanged in an encrypted and randomised form, and can be decrypted only by MOH. The encrypted Bluetooth data exchanged is stored in the app or token, and does not contain personal identifiable information. Bluetooth data older than 25 ... » Learn More about What data does TraceTogether collect?

SINGAPORE - Businesses in Singapore are set to benefit from free health screenings to spot weaknesses in their Web domain, e-mail system and connectivity. This freely provided diagnostic is part of the newly unveiled Safer Cyberspace Masterplan 2020 that aims to protect Singapore's digital sphere. The national plan also outlines the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to sniff out security threats in key infrastructure, including broadband and 5G networks, and consumer devices such as webcams and Wi-Fi routers. Coordinated by the Cyber Security Agency (CSA) of Singapore, the masterplan is central to Singapore's plans to lead in AI and smart nation deployments globally, and comes amid rapid digitalisation in recent months. “The pandemic accelerated the pace of change... Telecommuting, video calls, e-learning, online shopping, and digital payment surged," said Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat in unveiling the masterplan on Tuesday (Oct 6). This means Singapore must ... » Learn More about Safer Cyberspace Masterplan 2020 launched, enhancing the nation’s digital safeguards: DPM Heng

SINGAPORE - A new labelling scheme to indicate the cyber security levels of home appliances has been launched in Singapore, with plans to have the standards adopted at an international level. The Cybersecurity Labelling Scheme (CLS) will be similar to energy labels, with a tiered reference to security levels that can guide consumers into making informed decisions. The voluntary scheme was launched on Wednesday (Oct 7) at the fifth Asean Ministerial Conference on Cybersecurity at Marina Bay Sands. At the event, Communications and Information Minister S. Iswaran said that the scheme would strengthen cyber security around Singapore's Internet of Things (IoT), and could raise the global security standards of IoT devices. IoT refers to physical devices that are linked to each other and the Internet. "The scheme is the first of its kind in the Asia-Pacific. It establishes cyber security rating levels for registered smart devices, such as home routers and smart home hubs. ... » Learn More about New cyber security label for smart home devices launched; plans to have standards adopted overseas

We could all do with a little more in the bank every month, especially when times are tougher than ever and the economic outlook remains bleak. Short of taking up more side gigs, one way to ensure you stay in the pink of financial health would be to amp up your savings. By making these thoughtful adjustments, you’ll pad your bank account consistently and may even be able to retire a couple of years earlier than planned. Yes, there’s some research and number-crunching involved, but you’ll be glad you did that eventually. 1. Make your credit cards work for you Smart shoppers know that you pay off your credit card bills in full at the end of every month. Smarter shoppers though, make sure they’re earning some form of cashback/air miles for every dollar spent. For instance, check DBS Live and POSB Everyday for 5 - 8 per cent rebates. But the most intelligent shoppers make card sign-ups a way to get some cool lifestyle perks, bagging everything from free AirPods Pro (Citi Cash ... » Learn More about 9 tips to save more money in this Covid era

SINGAPORE - The median household income of families who sought help from local charity Beyond Social Services fell from $1,600 before the Covid-19 pandemic to $500, a study by a charity which helps people from low-income backgrounds has found. The study, released on Tuesday (Feb 9), was conducted between April and September last year to assess the economic impact of Covid-19.  It surveyed more than 1,000 applicants of Beyond's Financial Assistance Fund (FAF). It revealed that the median household income from work dropped 69 per cent. With a majority of the FAF applicants - 80 per cent - living in public rental housing, the study also found that rent as a percentage of their household income more than doubled due to the Covid-19 crisis, creating additional financial strain for these families. The median per capita income (PCI) - calculated by taking total household income from work and dividing it by the number of people in the household - was $425 before the pandemic and fell ... » Learn More about Household income from work for poor families in Singapore fell 69% last year due to Covid-19: Study

Best hotel daycation packages in Singapore 2021 Hotel Daycation Price Package Fairmont Singapore From $145++ Monday to Thursday, 8am to 7pm (11-hour day use) Day use of a Fairmont Room for 2 adults and 2 children $75 nett dining credits Access to swimming pools and fitness centre Valid till June 30, 2021 Four Seasons Hotel Singapore From $168++ Sunday to Thursday, 7am to 7pm (12-hour day use) Up to 2 pax Access to swimming pool, tennis court and fitness centre Valid till June 30, 2021 Fullerton Hotel Singapore From $200 nett 7am to 11pm (any 12-hour day use) Up to 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children $50 nett food and beverage credit Access to gym and swimming pool 20 per cent off spa treatments at The Fullerton Spa for in-house guests (subject to availability, advance reservations required prior to arrival) Till 31 March 2021 Mandarin Orchard 9-hr package from $108++ 12-hr package from $138++ ... » Learn More about Best daycation packages in Singapore 2021

It may be considered wrong to judge things by physical appearance, but in the case of public infrastructure, created by and maintained under the jurisdiction of the government, how much would physical appearance matter? What does, for example, a public library in a state of disrepair say about the way it is run? Or what can be said about the relevance of a library, decked with the latest technologies and collections, if it is always empty? A law led the way for the creation of more public libraries. In June 1994, Republic Act No. 7743 was passed, an act providing for the establishment of public libraries (congressional, city, municipal and barangay-level) throughout the Philippines. The goal was to elevate the literacy and promote the moral and intellectual well-being of Filipinos. The establishment of public libraries shall be an integral part of local government units, with a regular annual library appropriation to be allocated, based on a budget estimate proposed by a head ... » Learn More about From 24/7 service to ‘estero-telling’: Checking up on the state of public libraries

Malaysia's fragile Perikatan Nasional government has found itself in yet another public relations quandary of its own making following a ruling granting a quarantine waiver for travelling cabinet ministers despite a coronavirus pandemic that shows little sign of abating. The announcement of the policy was met with widespread condemnation if not outright ridicule, with many describing it as reflective of the double standards on Covid-19 protocol as ordinary people shelter in place under a national lockdown that limits travel and economic activity. Under the ruling by Health Minister Adham Baba, cabinet ministers returning to the country from any official overseas visits will only need to be “observed” by an authorised officer for a period of three days “or to undergo surveillance until he may be discharged without danger to the public”. When pressed on the issue, Adham admitted that the exemption order was not based on science but was made because of the need to allow cabinet ... » Learn More about Muhyiddin’s government takes more flak over quarantine exemption order for cabinet ministers

The inter-agency task force will be working more closely with non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to help migrant workers who have been badly hit by the coronavirus pandemic . Set up earlier this month to provide support to foreign workers and dormitory operators, the task force has been partnering the Migrant Workers' Centre (MWC) to assist foreign workers, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said in a statement on Friday. For instance, more than 5,000 foreign worker ambassadors from MWC have been tapped to disseminate information to foreign workers and relay their feedback. "The task force recognises the potential contributions of NGOs and deeply appreciates their cooperation. We have started to coordinate efforts with NGOs that have voluntarily stepped forward," said MOM. The task force is also working with NGOs such as the Alliance of Guest Workers Outreach, Itsrainingraincoats, Geylang Adventures and Crisis Relief Alliance to reach out to more foreign workers. Besides ... » Learn More about Coronavirus: We will look after you, ministry assures foreign workers