A simple, inexpensive way to maintain coffee quality has been developed by Filipino researchers. A coffee moisture meter designed for green coffee beans and coffee parchment was developed by researchers from the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech). The PhilMech research team led by Engr. Arlene C. Joaquin developed the non-destructive moisture meter […]
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Solar PHL completes largest Island Solar-Battery Micro-Grid in Southeast Asia
Solar Philippines has made good on its promise to provide electricity to the poorest rural areas in the country as it completed the largest Island Solar-Battery Micro-Grid in Southeast Asia. The Filipino company’s solar-battery farm in the town of Paluan, Occidental Mindoro, can now bring 24/7 power to up to 20,000 Filipinos for the first […]
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AIM, Acer open 1st Data Science Corporate Lab in PHL
One of Asia’s top business schools and electronic groups have collaborated to open a major data science corporate lab in the Philippines. The Asian Institute of Management together with Taiwan’s electronics giant Acer have set up the Philippines’ first data science corporate laboratory at the AIM campus in Makati. The laboratory called ACCeSs@AIM (Analytics, Computing […]
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Ilocos Red tomato farmers receive help from UPLB, DOST-PCAARRD
Education, agriculture, and technology agencies in the Philippines have banded together to address the need of farmers of the “Ilocos Red” variety of tomatoes for new productivity and processing technology. University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) researchers and experts from Northern Foods Corporation and the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research […]
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PHL Hybrid Trimaran ship to be powered by ocean waves
A ship engineer from Aklan province is leading the Philippines in harnessing the energy of ocean waves in propelling the Hybrid Trimaran – a new fast craft passenger cargo vessel projected to improve the country’s maritime industry. The Philippine Hybrid Trimaran will accommodate an estimated 100 passengers, 4 vans, and 15 motorcycles, announced the Department […]
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Globe Telecom anti-spam solution nets global recognition
Globe Telecom gained another milestone in the global telco arena after it bagged a major award at the recently-concluded 2018 Process Excellence Network (PEX) Awards held in Orlando, Florida, USA. The telco leader was declared the winner of the “Best Project Contributing to Customer Excellence” for its anti-spam solution. The award is given to outstanding […]
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How not to show some love on the web this Valentine’s – let us count the ways
If you are feeling unloved this Valentine’s because you don’t have a partner and you just want to let it all out on the social media – STOP. Realize that “What goes around comes around” and spreading hate and negative vibes is not the way to get some love back. How then can you show […]
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5 Reasons Why You Should #PlayItRight
When it comes to movie-watching, many Filipinos prefer to illegally download or stream online rather than watch from legitimate sources like cinemas and recognized streaming platforms. It may be free, but what they don’t know is that aside from harming the entertainment industry, they’re also harming themselves. To educate viewers on the dangers of illegal […]
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Interior of Next Generation Pinoy Jeeps Revealed
Wonder what the interior of a newer, safer jeepney would be? Well, the Office of the Presidential Assistant for the Visayas (OPAV) has unveiled the interior of a newer, more environment-friendly electric jeep. The jeep is made by Star8, and according to the company’s official website, their jeeps are capable of seating 20 adults […]
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Agapay project develops robotic arm prototype for stroke patient rehab
The Agapay Project has developed a robotic device to provide accessible healthcare options to all Filipinos. The initiative by De La Salle University to design and develop cost-effective robotic exoskeletons for stroke and injury rehabilitation has completed their robotic arm rehabilitation device prototype. Funded by the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for […]
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Benguet State University develops new technology for strawberry production
An effective way to use tissue technology in strawberry production has been developed by Benguet State University. Milagros Dumaslan says the tissue culture technology can increase strawberry production by 98-105% compared with the conventional method of strawberry farming. Funded by the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) and started in 2006, the project was the first […]
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Why Filipinos should check out the new Jeepney design
The Philippines’ Jeepney Modernization Program has brought forth redesigns of the iconic “King of the Road” transport vehicle – and the public should be aware of reviews from both supporters and critics. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is scheduled to launch 200,000 new PUVs over the next three years, and the design direction could make […]
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