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The number of Filipinos undergoing dialysis treatment rose sharply to 64,845 in 2024—a 22-percent increase from 53,296 in 2023—highlighting the growing burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the country. National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) adult nephrology consultant Dr. Anthony Russel Villanueva said the rising number reflects a serious health concern. “Ang pagkasakit sa kidney ay nanatiling one of …

Dengue cases worldwide have surged to over 14 million in 2024—double the previous year’s figures—with Asia shouldering 70 percent of the global burden, according to the Asia Dengue Voice and Action (ADVA) Group. At a press conference during the 8th Asia Dengue Summit held in Quezon City, ADVA steering committee member Dr. Maria Rosario Capeding said the Philippines is among …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is committing to connect every public school in the Philippines to the internet before the end of 2025, Secretary Henry Aguda announced last week. Speaking at the National Information and Communications Technology Summit, Aguda acknowledged that only around 60 percent of the country’s roughly 50,000 public schools currently have internet access—a figure …

Scammers are now using artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and Grok to create fake transaction receipts for bank and GCash transfers, tricking unsuspecting sellers and individuals online. One Facebook user, Peb De Leon, shared how he was almost duped when a friend claimed to have transferred money to him through BPI. The friend even sent what looked like a legitimate …

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. has officially concluded the successful Honda CONNECT Download and Win raffle promo with the grand prizes having been turned over to the winners – Rene Cabanacan, who won the Honda BeAT, and Marivic Sapla who won the Honda City 1.5 S CVT Honda SENSING. The promo ran from February to March in which all Honda CONNECT …

Bosch solidified a strategic partnership with three battery specialist-distributors to distribute automotive, motorcycle, and commercial vehicle batteries in Mindanao. These three were the Global Synergy Trade and Distribution, HE & Sons Corporation, and Philippine Reachwell Distribution Corporation  which will enhance the availability of Bosch high-quality automotive, motorcycle, and commercial vehicle batteries in the region. These distributors, recognized as battery specialists, …

The Chevrolet All the Way promo is now on as Chevrolet Philippines goes all out to make Captiva ownership very fulfilling as buyers of new Chevrolet Captiva from June 11 to July 31 will receive a free preventive maintenance service package valid for 1 year or up to 10,000 kilometers, whichever comes first. This exclusive offer is designed to give …