PH women farmers make UN Project Inspire Top 10
An initiative to keep women in Samar productive with seaweed farming is one of the Top 10 in the recently concluded United Nation Women Singapore
APEC CEOs see broadband connectivity as a growth pathway
The APEC CEOs identified broadband connectivity as a priority among the several growth-driven areas in a survey conducted by PricewaterhouseCooper
Pinoy-made Pickld photo diary application tops charts
Pickld, a photo diary mobile application made by Filipinos, shot up to the number one rank in the App Store charts in early November
New Star Wars film games, gadgets arrive in the Philippines
Star Wars: The Force Awakens arcade games, collectible accessories, toys, and gadgets are now in the Philippines through Disney Southeast Asia’s telecom
Apple’s new iPhone 6s, 6s Plus in PHL November 6
The iPhone 6s and 6s Plus will be available through Philippine telecoms carriers beginning November 6, 2015.
Mimaropa pupils develop “I Hear U” app for Pinoy PWDs
Two MIMAROPA regional students have developed “I Hear U,” an android mobile applicationto help persons with hearing impairment learn finger spelling
GCash, 7-Eleven team up in innovative cash transfer system
GCash makes it easier for millions of its customers to fund their accounts in over 1,000 7-Eleven convenience stores nationwide.
Mark Zuckerberg’s Internet.org honors Filipina grad
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, posted a video of Filipina Riza Mae Tachado to honor her efforts to finish her computer science degree
PH developers, startups offered on Internet.org by Facebook
Philippine mobile application developers and startup companies can now be accessed on the Internet.org by Facebook platform.
Filipino inventor develops Magnetic levitation train
Filipino inventor Jose Guardo Jr. of Davao has developed a local magnetic levitation or ‘Maglev’ train system to solve the country’s mass transportation
PH internet speed comparable to world service
The Philippines is providing comparably fast mobile internet service with Globe Telecom LTE speed, this according to a world report on internet services.
E-commerce site Shopify to boost Pinoy entrepreneurs
International e-commerce platform Shopify is now being made available to local entrepreneurs with Globe myBusiness.