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For a budget-conscious housewife like Imelda Singcol, a resident of Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, the need for an affordable and dependable internet service could not be emphasized enough.

YouTube Shorts is transforming the content creation landscape, and understanding its dynamics is crucial for success. Insights from the recent Creator Community Summit reveal that Shorts is not just a trend but a pivotal platform for creators aiming to engage with audiences and brands effectively.

Google is taking major strides to accelerate the growth of a Digital Philippines, offering a variety of free resources including generative AI training, startup support, and new career development programs.

In a groundbreaking move that promises to reshape how Filipinos engage with science and technology, the Science and Technology Information Institute (DOST-STII), Converge ICT Solutions, Inc., and Pacific Kabelnet (PKN) Group are joining forces. This strategic partnership aims to broaden the reach of DOSTv programs through Converge's upcoming free streaming service and PKN Group's established platforms, Vision and Fiber TV. The collaboration marks a significant step toward building a culture of science, technology, and innovation across Metro Manila and other regions in the Philippines.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.