The first Artificial Intelligence (AI) concierge named “SAM” has debuted at the SM Megamall, servicing mall customers both at the mall site and online via Facebook messenger. The English-speaking robot mall customer service attendant which was first announced by SM Supermalls in October 2018 was finally presented and put into action on March 28 at […]
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Good News Pilipinas Exclusive: Filipino social innovation initiative Liter of Light wins Silver in Edison Awards in New York
Filipino social innovation Liter of Light championed the Philippines on the world technology stage and won the Silver at the Edison Awards at The Capitale in New York – the first recognition for the Philippines in the prestigious technology awards. Founder and Filipino Pride Advocate Illac Diaz led the Liter of Light team that included […]
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Ecobricks Tiny House is next project for Philippine history colorist Ivan “Bilog” Bilugan
Filipino visual artist Ivan “Bilog” Bilugan who earned national attention for his project to colorize historical photos of the Philippines, is now embarking on another project – this time to create his version of the combination Tiny House and Ecobricks environmentally-friendly home in Cavite. Bilog Bilugan’s Philippine History in Color was first exclusively featured by […]
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University of the Philippines Physics team does Harry Potter-like magic, improves Rochester’s invisibility cloak
Harry Potter fans might soon see for real the iconic film series’ invisibility cloak that helped Hogwarts’ students get out of scrapes many times – courtesy of the University of the Philippines (UP) National Institute of Physics (NIP). The UP Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs (OVPAA) revealed on social media that a […]
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World class ESports Center for Filipino gamers opened by Globe Telecom at UP Town Center
The country’s first world class multi-gaming ESports Center (ESC) has opened at UP Town Center in Quezon City – in time for build up activities towards the official inclusion of ESports in the 30th Southeast Asian Games. The new haven for Filipino gamers was launched early March by Globe Telecom after the company and their […]
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APPLICATION CALL: Globe Future Makers seeks innovation startups using technology for social good
The application for inclusion in the Globe Future Makers (GFM) program is now open to innovation startups that are using technology to wield social good. The GFM search is open to Philippine-based individuals, groups, or organizations which utilize technology such as device, platform, hardware, or software, to achieve wide-scale positive impact in its solutions to […]
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1st state-of-the-art Planetarium in Mindanao breaks ground in El Salvador City
Mindanao’s first planetarium has broken ground to present an immersive experience in a science theater and classroom in El Salvador City, Misamis Oriental. The new Planetarium which will be added to the existing Planetariums in the Philippines, will be built with a state-of-the-art full dome projector, featuring a 3D view of stars, planets, and other […]
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Illac Diaz, Liter of Light Develop Inexpensive Solar Lamps for Communities Without Electricity | Good News Pilipinas! TV Exclusive
Filipino innovator Illac Diaz and his Liter of Light team are creating inexpensive solar lamps made with Filipino technology to light up the Philippines’ and the world’s remote communities. Watch the Good News Pilipinas! TV Exclusive Interview with Illac Diaz to learn about the Filipino solar lamp, the inspiration, and the mission. READ the GoodNewsPilipinas.com […]
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Globe Telecom blazes e-sports with Team Liyab
Team Liyab, a professional e-sports team, is set to raise the Filipino flag in international online gaming circles with the help of Globe Telecom and esports pioneer, Mineski. Team Liyab will be debuting with teams from world-renowned esports titles, League of Legends and Hearthstone; as well as the 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA) new medal […]
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Illac Diaz of Liter of Light Champions Solar Lamps Using Filipino Technology | Good News Pilipinas! TV Express
Filipino innovator Illac Diaz of Liter of Light is using Filipino technology to create inexpensive solar lamps from recycled plastic soda bottles to light up communities in the Philippines and around the world. Diaz and his team are now on board the Voyage of Light on the Peace Boat in a solar lighting tour across […]
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Automated train prototype turned over by DOST to Bataan Peninsula State University for new Railway Engineering course
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Philippines turned over its Automated Guideway Transit prototype train to the Bataan Peninsula State University in Balanga City, Bataan on March 14. DOST, which also recently introduced the state-of-the-art 3D printing facility in the country, reported on social media that the Automated Guideway Transit (AGT) is a train […]
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1st Philippine subway equipped with disaster-resilient Japanese technology now underway
The first Philippine subway equipped with disaster-resilient Japanese technology is now underway to solve Manila’s traffic problem. Expected to be completed in 2025 after the groundbreaking ceremony was held February 27, the Metro Manila underground transport system will serve 370,000 passengers per day in its opening year. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) reports the Philippine […]
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