Microsoft Education’s Hack the Classroom will showcase Filipino education innovator Jen Padernal in a live streaming broadcast from Philadelphia on June 25 (June 26 Philippine time). Padernal will be the only Filipino and Asian speaking at the event. The Microsoft live broadcast will have Jen Padernal speaking two times on the Pennsylvania Convention Center stage […]
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Abra farmers train to maintain solar powered irrigation system
Abra farmers from model farms are now skilled at maintaining their Solar Powered Irrigation System (SPIS). The SPIS harnesses solar energy and open water sources to irrigate the model farms. Farmers from the four model farms in the municipalities of Bucay, Danglas, La Paz, and Tayum are maintaining the SPIS which cost P6 million each. […]
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Filipino innovation takes Bukidnon mat weaving to next level
Mat weavers from Bukidnon are improving their products with innovative techniques introduced by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). The mat weaving innovation has allowed the weavers to raise their incomes after enhancing the mat designs and producing globally competitive and marketable products. Previously, weavers sold the traditional mats at Php 137.00 per span […]
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Innovative Science and Math teachers to join Innobox Project search
The search for the Philippines’ most innovative Science and Math teachers is underway. The Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) has launched the second run of the search for teachers with the most innovative teaching and learning resources which can be used in teaching both science and mathematics. “We’re always on the lookout […]
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Angeles City Science High School students awarded honorable mention for sound absorption invention
Angeles City Science High School’s (ACSHS) team of student scientists finished strong at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) in Arizona. The Pampanga team came close to winning as one of the 4 awardees of the Acoustical Society of America. ACSHS was awarded an Honorable Mention. The student entry titled “Hibla: An […]
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LOOK: Cebu startup produces plantable pencils that grow into herbs and fruits
What is a plantable pencil? It’s a Cebu-based startup company’s solution to throwing away pencils that are too short for writing or drawing. Eco Hub Cebu produces and sells pencils that can grow into plants once the stub is placed on moist soil. The environmentally-friendly company from Cebu developed the regular pencil using gelatin capsules […]
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Philippines’ Robotics Team Virtual Reality Game, Moon Food victorious at FIRST LEGO League
The Philippine Robotics National Team won awards for their robot creations in the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) LEGO League World Championship held in Houston, Texas, USA. The two teams who brought honor to the Philippines were Team DYCI Blue Ocean’s 10 from Dr. Yanga’s College Inc. (Ages 12-17) and Team […]
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8 Filipino scientists among Asia’s best
Filipino scientists have again been named among the best in Asia in the newest edition of Asian Scientist magazine. The 2019 Edition Asian Scientist 100 lists 8 Filipinos among the region’s most outstanding in their fields, who have made significant scientific discovery, or provided leadership in academia or industry. In 2018, another 8 Filipino scientists […]
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Illac Diaz, Liter of Light return to Philippines, share their award-winning Filipino social innovation at Manila FAME
Filipino social innovation Liter of Light founder Illac Diaz and Chief Strategist Ami Valdemoro have returned to the Philippines after their 100-Day Solar Lighting Mission on the Peace Boat and have rejoined their team in teaching Manila FAME exhibitors and participants how to create inexpensive solar lamps. The Edison Awards recipient and featured Filipino technology […]
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Philippine Computer Society iKAP forum highlights digital disruptions for nation building
Philippine Computer Society (PCS) is marking its 52nd anniversary with an Information Kapihan (iKAP) forum that puts the spotlight on digital innovations in service of the nation. iKAP is the PCS Quarterly Forum that gathers different sectors are working towards a better Phililppines. For the April edition that coincides with the PCS founding anniversary, iKAP […]
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Bank of the Philippine Islands, UnitedHealth Group set up BUDS Program to create data science powerhouse in the country
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) and the UnitedHealth Group Research & Development (UHG R&D) will collaborate to help train young data scientists who will mine the two firms’ rich trove of data for useful and profitable insights on products, clients, and processes. Through a memorandum of understanding, BPI and UHG, the largest health […]
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Eco Care Philippines invents “toothy tabs” all-natural solid toothpaste in environment-friendly package
Beauty product producer and seller Eco Care Philippines has created “toothy tabs,” a chemical-free solid tooth paste. The company’s new product “toothy tabs” is an all-natural solid toothpaste made of Calcium Carbonate, Silica, Xylitol, Menthol, Clove EO which are organic materials that do not cause ill side effects to humans. The product is also plastic-free […]
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