The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is advancing the frontiers of bioscience to improve public health, enhance food security, and spur sustainable development across rural communities in the Philippines. Speaking at the 47th annual scientific meeting of the National Academy of Science and Technology, DOST Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. emphasized the vital role of bioscience in creating practical and …
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Instead of imposing a blanket ban on online gambling, advocacy group CitizenWatch Philippines recently called for smarter, tech-driven regulation to protect minors and vulnerable users. Orlando Oxales, lead convenor of CitizenWatch, warned that pushing for a total ban could backfire by driving gambling operations underground—where government oversight is nonexistent and abuse becomes harder to control. “Kapag nag-underground ‘yung industriya na …
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Six major tech industry groups have thrown their full support behind the proposed “Konektadong Pinoy Act”, a bill that aims to revolutionize internet access in the Philippines by modernizing infrastructure policies and opening up the market to more players. In a joint statement last week, the Global AI Council Philippines, Blockchain Council of the Philippines, Cybersecurity Council of the Philippines, …
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Ai-Da, the world’s most advanced humanoid robot artist, turned heads recently with the unveiling of her latest creation—an oil portrait of King Charles III titled *Algorithm King*. The lifelike robot, complete with expressive hazel eyes and a human-like face, revealed the work at Britain’s diplomatic mission in Geneva, where it will now be housed. Despite her high-profile unveiling, Ai-Da made …
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Once devastated by Super Typhoon Odette, a small elementary school in Siargao Island is now experiencing a transformation, thanks to its first internet connection. Cabawa Elementary School (CES), tucked away in the remote barangay of Cabawa in Dapa, Surigao del Norte, went online for the first time in May through the Department of Information and Communications Technology’s (DICT) “Free Wi-Fi …
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The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) have joined forces with Grab Philippines and Megaworld to explore the use of drones for urban deliveries, marking a significant step toward integrating unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) into the country’s transport and logistics system. In a statement released recently, Grab announced the signing of a memorandum …
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The 2025 ASUS Vivobook S16 (Snapdragon X variant) is a productivity-focused laptop built for people on the go, offering excellent battery life, reliable performance, and portability at a competitive price. Powered by a 70wHr battery, it delivers up to 32 hours of use, easily lasting a full workday even with its 16-inch 2.5K 144Hz display. It also supports 65W USB-PD …
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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is gearing up to invest more than P2.6 billion in artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives, aiming to position the Philippines as a regional leader in AI-driven innovation and development. Speaking during the Philippine launch of the Global Human Development Report 2025 in Makati City, DOST Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. emphasized the agency’s commitment to …
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IBM has unveiled an ambitious plan to launch a large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer called IBM Quantum Starling by 2029—a breakthrough timeline that surpasses most industry expectations and marks a major leap in the race toward practical quantum computing. According to IBM, the Quantum Starling will be capable of executing 20,000 times more operations than today’s leading quantum machines. To put …
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The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has launched a new digital service that allows motorists to check the status of their driver’s license and vehicle plates through the LTO Tracker, expanding its online tools for public convenience. The plate number tracker enables users to input their vehicle’s plate number to verify if it’s ready for pickup. This service is especially useful …
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