A new loan program from the state pension fund aims to help government employees cut down what they spend on getting to and from work. The Government Service Insurance System rolled out this new program on Monday. It lets qualified members borrow money to buy bicycles or electric rides like e-bikes, e-scooters, e-mopeds, cargo e-bikes, and folding e-bikes. However, it’s important to note that the items must be brand new. A borrower can take out a loan for the full purchase price, but not more than Php300,000. The payment period runs for three years (36 months). Interest is set at 5 percent per year, and there is no fee to process the loan. How to register e-bikes in LTO Philippines LTO Classification of E-Bikes and E-Scooters: Helmet, License and Registration Requirements GSIS President Wick Veloso said the idea is to give government workers a more affordable way to move around. The program backs a wider government effort led by President Ferdinand R...
If you’re flying through Tokyo’s Haneda Airport in the next couple of years, don’t be surprised if you see a robot moving luggage around. Japan Airlines is trying out humanoid robots as baggage handlers starting this month. The robots trial will run until 2028. Besides handling bags and cargo, the humanoid robots might also be tested on other jobs like cleaning airplane cabins or towing baggage carts. The goal is to see if these machines can work in busy, unpredictable spaces like airports without needing major changes to the building or equipment. So far, most factory and warehouse robots have been robotic arms or other fixed machines that do the same motion over and over. Humanoid robots are different. They look more like people and are supposed to handle a wider range of tasks. But they also face bigger challenges, especially when it comes to safety and working alongside real humans. Japan Airlines is working with its ground service team and a compa...