TECH4GOOD Digital technologies, the new business models they enable such as the digital platforms, the mobile-first attitude of most of Southeast Asia’s population, and the widespread adoption of digital tools are driving the growth of Southeast Asia’s digital economy including the...
TECH4GOOD The high-profile ransomware attack on a government agency continues to hug the news headlines. After the deadline set by the attackers passed, they apparently publicly released samples of the data which is what most of us are most worried about. Although no payments were evidently made,...
TECH4GOOD The dreaded ransomware malware showed its deadly fangs again last month when a high-profile government insurance agency was attacked. I do not have a good handle on the circumstances, how the attack happened, and the extent of the damage done to the agency. All I know is the potential...
TECH4GOOD The Philippines hosted a major blockchain technology conference last week attended by thousands from around the world. The three-day Philippine Blockchain Week (PBW) featured plenary and breakout speakers talking about a broad spectrum of blockchain-related topics. It also included...
TECH4GOOD Many countries today, including the Philippines, are pushing for solutions to address the intertwined challenges of a rapidly evolving digital landscape and the urgent need for environmental sustainability. Commonly referred to as twin transition, it involves sustainable consumption and...
Malaysia has renewed its commitment to the Philippines that it will continue to support the peace efforts in Mindanao for the benefit of both countries. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim made the pronouncement as he learned of a resolution passed by the Bangsamoro Transition Authority...
TECH4GOOD When we were kids, baby boomers like me spent most of our time in outdoor activities such as patintero, agawanpreso, and basketball. We were always getting our daily dose of whole-body exercise with those activities. Today, studies featured last year on the Headphones Addict website...
TECH4GOOD A recent Washington Post article highlighting the presence of digital sweatshops in the country added a new dimension to the ongoing conversations about AI. This time, it is not about ethical issues, biases, regulation nor its use for spreading false information. The report focused on the...
TECH4GOOD With the exponential rate at which technology is changing the way we work and the kind of work that we do, reskilling has become an imperative, not an option. Employees and employers alike need to take another look at how they can make themselves or their workforce ready to take on jobs...
TECH4GOOD Technology is not only disrupting the way we work today but also the kind of work we do and where we do the work. It enabled the rise of a phenomenon called digital nomadism. For many people, the question of where they can do the work is not a hypothetical one anymore as the number of...
TECH4GOOD The radio frequency (RF) spectrum is a finite and valuable resource that every thriving and inclusive economy would rely on for wireless communication services like mobile data, the Internet of Things (IoT), smart technologies, and more. For an archipelagic country like the Philippines,...
Among the world leaders he has met, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. bared he feels closest with Malaysian and British leaders. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (Ali Vicoy) In an interview with Manila Bulletin, Marcos said he feels...
