Tag: Technology

DOST pushes bamboo-based ‘Silyang Pinoy’ for disaster-ready schools

By Maria Caroline A. Lopez | February 26, 2026 SCIENCE CITY OF MUÑOZ (PIA) — The Department of Science and Technology-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) promotes Silyang Pinoy, a multifunctional engineered bamboo school furniture designed to strengthen disaster preparedness while supporting the local bamboo industry. DOST-FPRDI Senior Science Research Specialist Edward Paul Marasigan said the… Read More DOST pushes bamboo-based ‘Silyang Pinoy’ for disaster-ready schools

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SEC exempts micro enterprises from submitting audited FS

MICRO enterprises are now exempt from the submission of audited financial statements as part of their reportorial requirements, as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) moves to streamline compliance and reduce regulatory burdens for small companies. The Commission on January 20 issued Memorandum Circular No. 4, Series of 2026, providing the Amendments to the Application… Read More SEC exempts micro enterprises from submitting audited FS

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Topflite Academy, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde sign partnership for integrated aviation programs

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT (January 23, 2026) — Topflite Academy of Aviation and De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Friday, establishing a strategic partnership aimed at expanding access to quality aviation education and training in the Philippines. The partnership signing ceremony was held at the Topflite Academy hangar… Read More Topflite Academy, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde sign partnership for integrated aviation programs

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Bataan Freeport launches fully automated service robot

By E.H. Edejer | October 19, 2025 FREEPORT AREA OF BATAAN — A fully-autonomous robot now greets visitors to the administration building of the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB), probably a first-of-its-kind among free ports and special economic zones in the country. No, it’s not yet the C-3PO type of humanoid robot,… Read More Bataan Freeport launches fully automated service robot

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Converge makes waves at the 2025 National Retail Conference & Expo

MANILA | August 15, 2025 – Converge Global Business, the corporate and large enterprise unit of leading broadband and technology provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc., bannered its technology-driven solutions at the 2025 Philippine Retailers Association National Retail Conference & Expo (NRCE) held at the SMX Convention Center attended by over 700 retail industry and business… Read More Converge makes waves at the 2025 National Retail Conference & Expo

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BCDA, DICT to harness Meta’s 2Tbps bandwidth for National Broadband Plan

THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) plan to fully harness the two terabit-per-second (Tbps) bandwidth allocation from global technology giant Meta, a move set to accelerate the implementation of the Philippine government’s National Broadband Plan. This initiative builds on the Luzon Bypass Infrastructure (LBI) project,… Read More BCDA, DICT to harness Meta’s 2Tbps bandwidth for National Broadband Plan

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DICT distributes Bayanihan SIM cards to remote school in Zambales

By Reia G. Pabelonia | July 4, 2025 MASINLOC, Zambales (PIA)—In line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to expand internet access nationwide, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and Smart Communications distributed Bayanihan SIM cards to students and teachers of Coto High School in Masinloc, Zambales. Each SIM card provides 25 gigabytes of… Read More DICT distributes Bayanihan SIM cards to remote school in Zambales

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SMC ranks 9th in 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 list, sole Filipino company in the top ten

SAN Miguel Corporation (SMC) has once again been named the highest-ranking Philippine company in the 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500, securing the 9th spot on this prestigious list of the region’s largest companies by revenue. Now in its second year, the list highlights the growing role of Southeast Asia — including Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore,… Read More SMC ranks 9th in 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 list, sole Filipino company in the top ten

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CIAC eyes establishment of pharma logistics hub in Clark

By Marie Joy S. Carbungco | April 10, 2025 CLARK FREEPORT ZONE, Pampanga (PIA) — The Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Philippine Pharma Procurement Inc. (PPPI) for the establishment of a pharmaceutical logistics and distribution hub within the Clark Aviation Capital inside Clark Freeport Zone.  The agreement… Read More CIAC eyes establishment of pharma logistics hub in Clark

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Use of digital tools vs. fake news, deepfakes pushed

By Leslie Gatpolintan | April 6, 2025  TAGAYTAY CITY – An analyst and a national cybersecurity movement underscored the need for Filipinos to detect fake news, deepfakes and scams using free applications (apps) or software as the government and the private sector intensify the fight against fraudulent activities ahead of the May 12 midterm elections.     During… Read More Use of digital tools vs. fake news, deepfakes pushed

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