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)...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, September 30, said it has urged Congress to prioritize amendments to key education laws, including the School-Based Feeding Program and the Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education (GASTPE), during the first...
Marking a pivotal step in aligning higher education and technical-vocational training with workforce demands, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Monday, September 15, signed a Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to...
Publicly listed telecommunications firms, particularly market leaders PLDT and Globe Telecom, are taking a beating on the local stock market as investors shy away due to the potential impact of the Konektadong Pinoy Act and new online gambling restrictions on e-wallets. “The sector has been on...
The telecommunications industry is urging the government to ensure strong safeguards for consumers under the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) to be crafted for the Konektadong Pinoy Act, which recently lapsed into law. The bill, also known as the Open Access in Data Transmission Act,...
