Category: Web 2.0

DTI now accepts online payment for BNR

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Gone are the days when entrepreneurs have to go the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) office to settle the payment for registering/ renewing their business names, as the agency launched an electronic payment facility as part of the government’s push to boost the business growth in the country.

In the past, business owners can only register/renew their business names online either through the BNRS website or the Philippine Business Registry System (PBRS) site, but they still need to go to the nearest DTI office to pay for the dues.

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Through this new initiative, however, entrepreneurs can now process the payment using Globe G-Cash or their BancNet cards. And once the registration is complete, they can also print the downloadable copy of their business name certificate on the websites listed above.

We’re glad that DTI is making an effort to speed up the process of registering a new business. Improvements such as this will definitely improve our country’s place in the global rankings.

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Philippine government launches data.gov.ph

Louie Diangson Leave a comment

The Philippine government, in its commitment to open governance, has launched data.gov.ph, a website that aims to make national government data searchable, accessible, and useful for all.

Data.gov.ph consolidates the datasets of different government agencies to make it easier for everyone to access, understand, and share the information they need for whatever purpose. Simply put, it’s a website that functions as a one-stop shop, storing and providing all public government data available.

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Users can just type in the keyword of the information they’re looking for in the site’s search bar or look for it by browsing through categories, locations, file formats, and publishers. The website also feature news, data, infographics, and apps. There’s also a Community section where registered users can join a forum and air what they have in mind.

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Below is a screenshot of MMDA’s Traffic Alert Visualization – one of the useful tools located under the Infographics Dashboard of the site.

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“Data.gov.ph encourages the public to request for the data they want, send in comments, suggestions, and even stories of how they use open data. Likewise, it also encourages the public to participate by submitting applications and visualizations based on the public data. This engagement of ideas between the public and the government will help develop the platform even further, for the benefit of everyone involved.”

Open Data from DGPH on Vimeo.

According to the website, data.gov.ph’s primary goal is “to foster a citizenry empowered to make informed decisions, and to promote efficiency and transparency in government.”

To take data.gov.ph for a spin just hit the source link below.

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Twitter gets redesigned to match iOS and Android apps

Daniel Morial Leave a comment

The popular micro-blogging site, Twitter, redesigns its web app in order to match the look and feel of their smartphone apps.

Gone are the days of a dark Twitter web page as they now replaced the navigation bar with a clean and neat-looking white navigation bar on top. If you have used the Twitter apps on popular platforms like iOS, Android, and even Windows Phone, you’ll feel at home. Thumbs up for making things consistent!

Mind you that not all users already have this new redesigned web app so patience will be a virtue. While we wait, why don’t you tell us what you think of this new “white scheme” versus the dark design.

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How to directly post Instagram photos to Twitter

Louie Diangson Leave a comment

Users know that Twitter no longer displays images from Instagram whenever you share it on the microblogging site. Instead, it just shows a link to the Instagram account which is cumbersome. The good news is there’s a way to bypass that limitation thanks to a web-based service called IFTTT.

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IFTTT (pronounced like “gift” without the “g”) stands for IF This Then That. It’s a service that unifies online channels (accounts) using a “Recipe”. In this case, the recipe is “If Instagram Then Twitter”, simple as that.

Here are the steps on how to do it:

1. Create an account on IFTTT by providing a valid e-mail address and a password.

2. Click here to use the Instagram to Twitter recipe made by calebgarling.

3. Activate your Instagram and Twitter channels by signing in on your accounts and authorize IFTTT on both.

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4. Once both accounts are authorized, click “Use Recipe” and wait for activation.

5. Once activated you can now post a photo on Instagram, skip the share on Twitter feature, and it will be automatically shared on your Twitter feed.

The sharing is not instant though and usually takes 2 to 3 minutes before it shows up on your Twitter feed, but it should be worth it.

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Instagram introduces Instagram Direct

Louie Diangson Leave a comment

Facebook-owned online photo-sharing and social media app, Instagram, has just introduced a new service called Instagram Direct that lets you directly send photo and video messages to your friends.

Instagram Direct comes with the latest update to the Instagram app. When you open the app, users will see a new icon in the top right corner of the home feed.

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“Tap it to open your inbox where you’ll see photos and videos that people have sent to you. To send a photo or video to specific people, tap the camera button to enter the same simple photo or video capture and editing screens. At the top of the share screen, you’ll see the option to share with your followers (“Followers”) or to send to specific people (“Direct”). To send using Direct, tap the names of the people you want to send your photo or video to, write your caption, tap “send” and you’re done.”

The service is very simple and easy to use. Make sure to update to Instagram for iOS version 5.0 and Instagram for Android version 5.0 to be able to use this new feature.

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