The Philippines struck gold by going green and healthy as the first mercury-free gold processing facility was established for Iligan’s small-scale miners.
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Good Tech updates on the latest ground-breaking Filipino science and technology innovations
UP Los Banos develops seaweed drying technology for faster quality harvest
Seaweed farmers are getting a boost from a new seaweed drying technology developed by the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) – BIOMECH and funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). The new seaweed drying system is capable of drying newly harvested stocks at a faster rate while protecting the seaweeds from unpredictable weather.
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Seaweed in the Philippines found to have Anti-Cancer benefits
A seaweed species found in the Philippines was discovered to have anti-cancer properties by researchers from the University of Santo Tomas (UST).
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UP Diliman experiment wins 1st place in Space Mission Idea Contest in Japan
We may soon see Filipino designed technology aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as Filipino science researchers from the University of the Philippines Diliman (UP Diliman) won First Place in the 2019 Space Mission Idea Contest (MIC6) at the 7th University Space Engineering Consortium-Global (UNISEC-Global) Meeting in Japan.
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Google Philippines maps Taal Volcano victims evacuation centers to help find people and send help
Google Philippines has just released a consolidated map of centers with regards the Taal Volcano eruption for people who need to find shelter or want to send help.
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Bukidnon’s Talaandig tribe musical heritage preservation aided by UP, PNU, DOST scientists
Bamboo Musical Instrument (BMI) maker and performer Datu Rodelio “waway” Saway is not called “Tatay” for nothing – he is a Master to his apprentice for keeping the Talaandig musical heritage intact by mentoring young members of their tribe.
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Ateneo-led scientists discover fern that may help remove mining contaminants
An Ateneo de Manila University-led team of Filipino scientists has made a breakthrough discovery of a fern that may be used to help rehabilitate contaminated mining sites.
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Regional tourism centers equipped with emergency satellite phones from Smart Communications
The Philippines’ regional tourism centers will soon be equipped with emergency satellite phones from Smart Communications.
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UP Diliman’s affordable interactive touch screen set for market release
An affordable interactive responsive screen developed by science researchers from the University of the Philippines Diliman will soon be available in the market.
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e-Trike ride-sharing system mobile app developed by UP engineering professor
A mobile app-based electric tricycle (e-trike) ride-sharing system called “Hatid” has already started its test run at the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman. The “Hatid” app was made available on December 9, 2019 to the administrative personnel of UP Diliman as “beta-testers”. The development of the e-trike mobile app is part of the Intelligent […]
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Filipino chemists develop abaca-based non-woven fabric to filter water pollutants
Filipino chemists have invented an abaca-based non-woven fabric that can help save the environment from toxic pollutants and contaminants.
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Pinoy Artificial Intelligence competition helps agriculture, nature conservation
The AI community gathered at the Google Philippines office in Taguig for the first ML Hackfest. An artificial intelligence (AI) competition in the Philippines was staged with unique objectives – to find ways for machines to help agriculture and nature conservation.
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