SM Prime widens landscape in renewable energy

AS part of its net-zero commitment by 2040, one of Asia’s leading real estate and property developers, SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), partnered with global integrated energy company TotalEnergies for the installation of a 2 Megawatt-peak (MWp) Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System Rooftop project in Pasay City. The partnership venture aligns with SM Prime’s efforts… Read More SM Prime widens landscape in renewable energy

Villanueva: Fast-track gov’t plans on PH job market readiness on AI

SENATOR Joel Villanueva is calling on the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and other government agencies to fast-track the readiness and adaptability of the Philippine labor market to Artificial Intelligence (AI) to prevent job loss. “We welcome new technology to make work life easy and lift productivity, but… Read More Villanueva: Fast-track gov’t plans on PH job market readiness on AI

SBMA reaps ₱2.96-M savings from SPS project in 2023

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) reaped ₱2.96-million savings from using solar power energy from January to December of 2023. Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño attributes these savings to the solar power system (SPS) project that the agency has undertaken as early as 2017. “We are grateful… Read More SBMA reaps ₱2.96-M savings from SPS project in 2023

BCDA seeks JV partner for New Clark City ICT infra

THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is looking for a joint venture (JV) partner for the commercialization of information and communications technology (ICT) facilities in New Clark City, which is vital in achieving the new metropolis’ vision of becoming the country’s first smart urban development.  The BCDA is inviting prospective bidders to submit pre-qualification… Read More BCDA seeks JV partner for New Clark City ICT infra

DOST gives internet connectivity to 70 remote schools in C. Luzon

By Zorayda Tecson | October 20, 2023 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – Learners in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDA) in Central Luzon will soon have access to the internet which could help address the digital gaps in the education sector. The Department of Science and Technology-Central Luzon (DOST-3) on Friday awarded Starlink satellite internet service… Read More DOST gives internet connectivity to 70 remote schools in C. Luzon

3 Central Luzon provinces, OCD get high-tech disaster, relief vehicles 

By Zorayda Tecson | October 20, 2023 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Department of Science and Technology-Central Luzon (DOST-3) on Friday turned over Mobile Command and Control Vehicles (MOCCOV) to the provincial governments of Bulacan, Tarlac and Aurora, and to the Office of Civil Defense-Region 3 to help strengthen local disaster preparedness capacities in communities. Funded… Read More 3 Central Luzon provinces, OCD get high-tech disaster, relief vehicles 

DOST-3 fetes outstanding MSMEs in adopting technological innovations

By Zorayda Tecson | October 19, 2023 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Thursday cited outstanding micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Region 3 (Central Luzon) that were assisted under its Small Enterprises Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP). SETUP, one of the flagship programs of the DOST, was designed… Read More DOST-3 fetes outstanding MSMEs in adopting technological innovations

SM City Baguio set to convert rainwater to potable water

BAGUIO CITY – SM City Baguio launched on July 10 the first of its kind in a mall-setting facility that will convert rainwater to potable water and help contribute to the city’s water conservation and recycling efforts. “The mall’s Rainwater Filtration facility will supply the mall with enough potable water that can be redistributed to… Read More SM City Baguio set to convert rainwater to potable water

DOST launches ‘game-changing’ water pollutant treatment

By Ma. Cristina Arayata | April 17, 2023 MANILA – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Monday inaugurated the plant-based treatment to reduce water pollutants at the SUBICWATER in Zambales. DOST Undersecretary Leah Buendia told the Philippine News Agency that the technology used plants such as vetiver grass, phragmites vulgaris and canna lily. “The treatment also… Read More DOST launches ‘game-changing’ water pollutant treatment

PLDT, Smart boost advocacy groups’ anti-OSAEC efforts in PH

THE Philippines’ largest integrated telecommunications network PLDT, Inc. and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. have been tapped as the exclusive telco partner of the SCROL (Safety For Children and Their Rights Online) Project by Terre des Hommes Netherlands in Asia, and the Cebu-based Bidlisiw Foundation, Inc., to combat online child sexual exploitation. Terre des… Read More PLDT, Smart boost advocacy groups’ anti-OSAEC efforts in PH