Converge zooms past competitors in the Netflix ISP Speed Index
Leading Philippine fiber broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. dominated the Netflix ISP Speed Index for the month of July 2023, occupying the lone top spot in the leaderboard for two months in a row.
Filipino Student Innovators Take on Shell Eco-Marathon: PUP Hygears, ALTAS Valor Represent PH
Two Filipino student teams are making waves at the Shell Eco-Marathon (SEM 2023) Asia Pacific and Middle East regional competition, a prestigious global academic program that challenges young innovators to design and build energy-efficient vehicles. The Polytechnic University of the Philippines' PUP Hygears and the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA’s ALTAS Valor are representing the Philippines in this high-stakes competition, held this year in Lombok, Indonesia.
Lyceum of the Philippines University-Batangas Wins Microsoft AI for Accessibility Hackathon
In a remarkable display of innovation and technical prowess, the student team from Lyceum of the Philippines University-Batangas, known as Team Cognitics, emerged as one of the seven winners in the Microsoft AI for Accessibility (AI4A) Hackathon 2023. This annual event invites teams from across the Asia Pacific to develop solutions that foster a more inclusive and accessible society.
Unmasking Fake Job Ads: JobStreet’s #ProjectCombat Aims to Shield Job Seekers From Growing Scam...
The exponential growth of social media and messaging apps has shifted the traditional job search landscape, offering job seekers a variety of channels to explore potential employment opportunities. However, the advent of these platforms has opened up new avenues for deceit and fraud. To combat these rising threats, the online job platform JobStreet, a service by SEEK, has launched a pioneering educational initiative, #ProjectCombat.
Will Today’s Launch Make History? Inside the TALA Hybrid Rocket, the Philippines’ First High-Power...
After months of anticipation, all eyes are set on the TALA Hybrid Rocket—the first high-power hybrid rocket developed in the Philippines—as it readies for its inaugural launch.
How the Philippines is Leading the Charge in Online Fact-Checking
In an age of misinformation, the Philippines has emerged as a global leader in the fight against fake news. According to Google Trends, the country ranks first in the world for searches on "fake news" and "misinformation" in 2023. It also places in the top ten globally for "disinformation" and "fact-checking" searches. This growing interest signifies that Filipinos are increasingly curious about these crucial issues and eager to better understand them.
CALL FOR ENTRIES: Samsung Solve for Tomorrow tilt for Filipino innovators
The call for entries has been sounded for the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow, a globally recognized educational program that aims to support young Filipino innovators.
Nuclear Medicine to make cancer detection & treatment more affordable in PH
Nuclear medicine expert Dr. Thomas Neil Pascual has highlighted advancements in the Philippines' nuclear medicine technology, which could lead to more affordable diagnosis and treatment of various non-communicable diseases, including cancer and dementia.
UP-DOST innovation RxBox eyed for commercial release after COVID, rural success
The University of the Philippines and Department of Science and Technology (UP-DOST) RxBox TeleHealth System is being eyed for commercial release
to provide better access to life-saving healthcare services in the country after the project's successful deployment in rural health centers and during the COVID-19 outbreak.
1st Filipino-made monitoring system for earthquakes wins 1M grant
The first and only Filipino-made building structural health monitoring and sensor mesh system for earthquake detection and early warning won the 2023 Innovation Awards' one million pesos grant for further research to promote safety and resilience in the country amid destructive earthquakes that recently struck the world, including in Turkey and Syria.
Gandang Ilongga: Iloilo beauty, anti-acne products developed by DOST Balik Scientists
Iloilo skin and beauty product innovations are being developed by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Balik Scientists Program working with a local university and pharmaceutical company to create high-quality, safe, effective, and affordable dermatological innovations.
Disaster science communication can be improved with experience-based study
The Philippines' science communication in times of disasters is expected to be improved with the experience-based study to be conducted by the Philippines Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) in partnership with the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) and Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU).