And they say it’s not a copy of existing gloves invented years ago A group of college students at Camarines Sur Polytechnic College went viral on Facebook last June 28, 2021, for their wearable tech invention: gloves that can convert Filipino sign languages into voice speech in real time. The...
WASHINGTON (AFP) - US lawmakers advanced blockbuster legislation Thursday aimed at curbing the power of Big Tech firms with a sweeping reform of antitrust laws, setting the stage for a tough floor fight in Congress. In a marathon session spanning two days, House Judiciary Committee members approved...
As the nation marked the 63rd anniversary celebration of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the agency’s chief, Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña recalled how they were chided for their suka-and-toyo (vinegar and soy sauce) science and technology (S&T) promotions in...
Exempting medical technologists or med techs from the list of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) with limited annual deployment such as doctors and nurses makes sense to Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Silvestre Bello III. DOLE Secretary Silvestre Bello III (Screengrab from Zoom...
There is a need for food systems to be "fair, healthy, and environment friendly," civil society organizations from across Asia and Europe said. (Photo courtesy of the Department of Agriculture) During the webinar dubbed, "Tech to Fork: Resisting the Neoliberal Domination in Agriculture amid COVID...
Illustrations by @Ariana Maralit What's better than skincare and makeup products? Beauty gadgets, of course! Since we can't go out and pay our favorite skin clinics, dermatologists, and salons a visit, let's do what we can at the comfort of our homes. Splurge on these beauty tools that's fitting...
BATANG MAYNILA Manila Mayor Isko Moreno I am both happy and proud to announce that we in the city of Manila now have a new, high-tech CT scan machine that can identify, among many others, brain and lung conditions including COVID-related infections. The better news is this: The residents of...
As the shift to digitalization continued to pressure businesses and organizations, schools are also expected to ramp up their operations to produce IT graduates needed to fill up the huge manpower demand. In a webinar conducted by iACADEMY, a school in Makati that specializes on Computing, ...
A great summer full of delicious meals and fresh air! What better way to spend sunny days than having a nice, satisfying meal outdoors. It can be in your backyard, patio, or even in your terrace. Have your outdoor space ready and start your feast with Wilcon Depot. Here is your guide to perfecting...
Indonesian financial technology firm Xendit, which aspires to be the Philippines' digital financial highway, raised a total of US $88 million funds after its latest US$64.6 million Series B round to expand its regional business. Overall, Xendit has processed over 65 million transactions with US$6.5...
Independent auditor R.G. Manabat yesterday (Jan. 7) began its 30-day technical audit of third telco player, DITO Telecommunity's level of phone service. The auditor, an affiliate of international audit firm KPMG, will test the third telco's connectivity and internet speeds in several areas to make...
Tasan Health and Medical TECH donated to President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, through Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea and Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go, one million face masks that could be used in the country’s ongoing fight against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Tasan Health...
