Free Wi-Fi Services in LRT Stations

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Globe Telecom is the country’s first telecommunications company to provide free Wi-Fi services in all 20 LRT stations as part of its commitment to address growing customer demand for constant connectivity. The agreement is expected to benefit around 400,000 passengers daily.

Under an agreement signed by Globe and the Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC), the concessionaire of the Light Rail Transit System-Line 1 (LRT1), the telecommunications provider agreed to provide Wi-Fi services that will be accessible to LRT1 passengers and employees, said Joel Agustin, Globe Senior Vice President for Program Governance, Network Technical Group.

According to Agustin, Globe will also provide fiber optic cable system that will extend the length of the entire LRT 1 and cover all LRT stations and LRMC’s depot in Pasay City. In addition, the telco provider will also enhance its wireless infrastructure by deploying cell sites in each of the LRT stations. “Globe will also deploy the new LTE700/1800/2600 MHz spectrum to provide adequate capacity to handle the massive mobile traffic volume at these stations,” he said. Globe recently gained access to the 700 MHz band and acquired additional allocation in the 1800 MHz and 2600 MHz frequencies following its recent joint buyout of San Miguel’s telco assets.

“As the purveyor of the Filipino digital lifestyle, we, at Globe, recognize customer demand for constant connectivity even as they are on the go. We are confident that the deployment of free Wi-Fi services in all LRT stations will bring better communication or even improve work productivity for our customers,” Agustin stressed.

He explained that deployment of fiber optic cables and enhancement of the company’s wireless infrastructure along LRT 1 would improve mobile coverage and enhance network capacities. Once completed, this is expected to improve customer experience not only of customers riding LRT 1 but also those plying the Taft Ave. and Rizal Ave route.

In early June, Globe also signed a similar agreement to provide free Wi-Fi connectivity in all 13 MRT stations along EDSA. Globe has set aside for 2016 a capital expenditure of $750 million, bulk of which will be used to boost data capacity and expand network reach. In line with its vision of ushering in a digital nation, the network build will also increase the capacity of its network for both mobile and wire lines using different technologies including 3G, LTE and Wi-Fi.

*Photo caption: From left are Globe Senior Vice President for Program Governance, Network Technical Group Joel Agustin; PHAR Managing Director-Asia Prem Bhatia; Globe President & CEO Ernest Cu; LRMC & President Jesus Francisco; and LRMC Business Development Head Janet Bautista. 

Pacquaio Favors Return of Death Penalty and Claims It Is Approved by God

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"In his first privilege speech, Manny Pacquiao, a born-again Christian, mentioned no less than the bible as his basis for saying that death penaltyis justifiable."

The abolition of the death penalty back in 2006 was mainly due to the mounting pressure from religious groups. Yet first-term Senator Manny Pacquiao is saying that God permits death penalty? After filing three bills on restoring the death penalty, the boxer cum politician took center stage to explain that the ''Death penalty is a lawful, moral, and a sanctioned governmental action.''

"Are we greater than God because God is allowing death penalty in every nation and country?" - Manny Pacquiao

"I am convinced that God is not just a God of mercy, but also a God of justice." - Manny Pacquiao

“When the government punishes, it’s not an individual act. That’s approved by God” - Manny Pacquiao

We all know Pacquiao is not deserving of any government position. He won merely by popularity. He is just a clown or mascot at the Senate. Therefore, what he says pertaining to law or anything related can be considered as nothing more but garbage. He is not even qualified to speak in behalf of God, or religion. He does not know what he is talking about.

Pacquiao even jokes about hanging as the preferred method of death "Sisispain lang po yung upuan"

"Para po sa akin, ang nananaig ngayon ay yung hanging or firing squad," Pacquiao said.
"Dahil mura?" Sotto, who started to laugh.
"Sisipain lang ang upuan," Pacquiao said, laughing, in describing how hanging is done.

That was an example of an opportunity to intellectually explain his recommendation lost because he preferred to fool around with another silly Senator who is also not deserving of a seat in the Senate.

President-elect Rodrigo Duterte said that while the death penalty strikes many as “inhuman”, it is the fitting punishment for crimes just as “inhuman” like rape and the murder of infants. His statement is not surprising since the former Mayor of Davao has been accused of extrajudicial killings so he prefers death to suspected criminals without giving them a chance for due process.

Now, the entire country has been plagued by similar extrajudicial killings openly brought about by the police whose usual defense is that the suspects retaliated. However, most of the incidents were severely contradicted since it is highly unthinkable for the suspects to fight back when they are obviously outnumbered by the police.

I'm worried about those who believe that the death penalty should return. You should avoid these kind of people for they are mentally unstable and could cause chaos anytime soon. These are the type of people who would readily kill when given a chance. They will be among the very first to hurt you when no one is looking. They have given up on humanity that they want every accused or suspected criminals to be dead instead of being rehabilitated.

We all know that our justice system is weak therefore there will be a great chance that the innocent will be sentenced to death. The law never favors the poor because it is too expensive for the ordinary citizen. Thus, the affluent and influential can easily get away with crimes.

We've seen how our government officials have deceived us with their lies and deception. Yet, many of them continue to get re-elected.

Additionally, man has no right to end any life. The death penalty has been proven to be a cruel and unusual form of punishment. It has no place in our world.

The commandment, 'Thou shalt not kill' has absolute value, and concerns both the innocent and the guilty," says Pope Francis

When we talk about criminal justice reform, I believe it is time for our country to join almost every other country on Earth in saying no to the death penalty. At a time of rampant violence and murder, we should not be part of that process.

Tsip Bato: Ang Bumangga Giba Mobile Game App Launch

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There's a new officially sanctioned Android-based mobile game app called Tsip Bato: Ang Bumangga Giba that will let you play as PNP Chief Police Director General Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa or President Rodrigo "DU30" Duterte. 

Players will be entertained as they control Bato or Duterte in third-person perspective as they ride on the back of a police pickup truck through a four-lane highway. Bato or DU30 can be moved through the lanes by swiping left to right.

"The objective of the game is to shoot or run down criminals (seen wearing green masks) while avoiding vehicles, parked pedicabs, pedestrians, sidewalk vendors (in the outer lanes), and those orange barriers seen along EDSA. Hitting any of these would end the run.

The process of avoiding can be taxing as players have to be accurate in their swipes and quick enough to avoid barriers, which increasingly become closer to each other as the run progresses.

Players can also capture coins featuring silhouettes of criminals. These tokens would increase the chances of several power-ups appearing, such as magnets (captures, or rather kills enemies without having to move to the corresponding lane), speed boosts (makes the character's vehicle faster), and bags of coins, which can be used to buy power-up upgrades.

Unlike “Temple Run,” players of the PNP mobile game do not have to make in-game purchases that require actual monetary transactions; they simply need to play the game more to collect coins to purchase."

PNP Chief Police Director General Ronald Dela Rosa tests the new mobile game application, "Tsip Bato: Ang Bumangga Giba" during its official launch on August 8, 2016 in Camp Crame. The game app is part of the PNP's strengthened campaign against illegal drugs.

Cleanup the streets from criminals as Tsip Bato and El Presidente Du30! Android

Patrol the roads and fight crime. Apprehend as many bad guys as you can while avoiding obstacles.

This mobile game app was developed in support of the Philippine Government's fight against crime and illegal drugs. In partnership with PNP Police Community Relations Group (PCRG), the team in-charge of PO1 Bato mascot and ‪Tatay Digong‬, Chief Bato, PO1 Makisig and Da Adiks Puppets.

Features:

* Features the likeness of General Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa!
* Features the likeness of President Duterte.
* Fast paced and fun endless runner game.
* Shoot or run down criminals to apprehend them.
* Powerups to improve your game.
* 100% Pinoy made!

Visit the website at www.ranidagames.com for more details.