SM malls rolls out concierge robots in 2019, a 1st in the Philippines
The Philippines biggest shopping mall owner will start using robots to help customers shop around, the first ever in the country.
Diwata 2 PHL Microsat launch from Japan viewed live on YouTube
The direct launch into orbit of Diwata-2, the second Philippine microsatellite developed by Filipino scientists, was streamed live on October 29 via You Tube from the Japan space center.
Google doodle colourful masks celebrate Bacolod’s 39th MassKara Festival
Google's Doodle today marks the 39th anniversary of the MassKara Festival in the Philippines, a popular celebration known for its vibrant masks, feathers, costumes (like the one’s seen in today’s Doodle) and dancing on the streets.
Philippines 2nd-best in Globalization Destination list
The Philippines' thriving business process outsourcing industry, catapulted the country to the second-best globalization destination in the world this year.
Pasig River engages blockchain technology to clean-up 25 km waterway
The Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission (PRRC) is working with Filipino social enterprise Botcoin to assist in the rehabilitation and cleaning of the Metro Manila waterway.
Diwata 2 Microsat ready for lift-off end of October
Diwata-2, the Philippines’ second microsatellite project, is scheduled to be launched to outer space in October 2018.
Pinoy passengers know your flight rights with new mobile app
Air passengers in the Philippines can now be fully informed of their rights with the use of the new APBR mobile application.
1st Bayani video game with Filipino national heroes, landmarks soon on Steam platform
“Bayani: Kanino ka Kakampi?” the first fighting video game developed by Filipinos featuring Philippine national heroes and landmarks will soon be accessed on Steam.
First 21st Century classrooms built in Lipa, Batangas
The first batch of 21st Century classrooms has been built in Lipa, Batangas.
Public schools ready for transformation into ICT centers of excellence
The Global Filipino Schools (GFS) program initiated by Globe Telecom and DepEd has reached all regions of the Philippines, setting up systems in public schools to get them ready for the integration of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in the classrooms.
NASA & Philippines collaborate for airborne mission to map monsoon weather
The United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is partnering with Filipino scientists to study cloud formation during monsoon weather season in the Philippines.
PLDT, Smart win Ookla Speedtest awards as Philippines fastest
Ookla, the company behind Speedtest internet testing, has awarded Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT) and its wireless subsidiary Smart Communications Inc. as the fastest in the country.