The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said it is boosting initiatives to roll out solar-powered and renewable energy solutions for farmers and drivers following the adverse effects of the Middle East conflict on the supply and price of petroleum products in the country. In the...
In its bid to support the development of more efficient, scalable and technology-driven commercial laundry operations in the Philippines, Samsung Electronics Philippines officially introduced its Commercial Laundry Washer and Dryer via Smart Wash Business Solutions, held last March 25 at the SMX...
Ayala-led renewable energy (RE) firm ACEN Corp. remains the largest retail electricity supplier (RES) in the market, having taken over the majority of the franchise area of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco). According to Philippine Electricity Market Corp. (PEMC), ACEN’s RES arm captured 71 percent...
Telecommunications provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. is boosting the speed of its flagship internet plan by up to 50 megabits per second (Mbps) in response to growing demand for faster connectivity, as work-from-home schemes gain popularity due to rising fuel prices. Converge is increasing the...
Barangay San Antonio (BSA) in Pasig City on Saturday, Feb. 7, has partnered with E88 Ventures, Inc. to roll out the first battery-swapping station for electric motorcycles in the barangay to promote cleaner transport, reduce emissions, and provide faster and more affordable mobility options for...
A new ten-year national education roadmap has been formally presented to President Marcos, outlining an ambitious strategy to address the Philippines’ deepening learning crisis. In a statement issued Friday, January 30, the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) said it formally...
DHL Summit Solutions Inc. (DSSI), the joint venture (JV) between DHL Supply Chain APAC and JG Summit Holdings Inc., has acquired 45 new electric vehicles (EVs) and prime movers to strengthen its last-mile delivery business in the Philippines. The firm said the inauguration of its EV fleet marked...
Ayala-led telecommunications provider Globe Telecom Inc. aims to capture a larger share in the broadband market in the near term, as demand for higher data capacity rises and the threat from new players becomes more apparent. Carl Cruz, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Globe, said the...
As digital transformation accelerates globally, digital sovereignty is becoming increasingly relevant among governments and organizations that want to keep full control of their data. It means having full ownership and authority on where their data lives, who can access it, and how it’s used in...
Ahead of the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) in Brazil, Filipino youth have stepped forward with a bold call for climate action, presenting a 12-point National Youth Statement to redefine resilience amid the worsening climate crisis. In a statement issued on Thursday, November 6, UNICEF said...
Telco-to-tech provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. is set to activate before the end of the year two subsea cable systems that would link the Philippines to other connection points in the Asia-Pacific region, stimulating quicker internet speed and data transmission. Converge Chief Executive Officer...
Telco-to-tech provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. will proceed with plans to spin off its extensive fiber network as a new unit to fully maximize its assets once the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of a law expanding internet access is finalized. Converge Chief Executive Officer (CEO)...
