TECH4GOOD I was rummaging over old files one Sunday to see which ones were no longer important and could be disposed of. A sudden pang of nostalgia hit me as I noticed a small, worn leather journal before me. It was filled with handwritten notes. Reviewing the pages, I remembered when...
TECH4GOOD The noise is almost at its peak, although the elections are still about two months away. Recent national events have added to the deafening pitch, and everyone seems to struggle to navigate the smoke-filled national political landscape. It has become challenging to distinguish what is...
TECH4GOOD The dawn of the internet era gave rise to a new phenomenon known as digital influencers. Initially intended to sway consumers on products and services, digital influencers have evolved into various forms, including political advocacy, and have emerged as a powerful force in the...
TECH4GOOD The unexpected reception that Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky got when he visited the US White House last week sent seismic tremors felt in all corners of the globe. It solicited a broad spectrum of reactions ranging from comedy to serious analysis. The new US President is...
TECH4GOOD Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. It connects us with friends and family, keeps us informed about current events, facts, and fake news, provides us with our daily dose of saucy gossip, and allows us to express ourselves. However, most of us have become so...
TECH4GOOD Much like Christmas, anyone will not fail to recognize the start of the election season in the Philippines. You will know that the exciting period has started when you see pictures of candidates hugging LED billboards on expressways and tarps sprouting all over to the sight of politicians...
TECH4GOOD “I believe in the transformative power of e-commerce for Philippine MSMEs.” This was the key message of the newly installed DTI Secretary Cristina A. Roque when she recently met with the leaders of the various e-commerce platforms in the Philippines. This is a strong and clear...
TECH4GOOD The artificial intelligence (AI) landscape has seen a whirlwind of disruptions in the past week. DeepSeek, a China AI startup, shook the global AI industry by introducing a model requiring significantly fewer resources than those deployed by prominent Silicon Valley AI firms. It is...
TECH4GOOD From its founding 125 years ago, the Manila Bulletin today is more than just a newspaper. It has become an institution intertwined into the fabric of Filipino life. This milestone celebrates the newspaper's longevity and is a testament to its enduring role in shaping Filipino society and...
TECH4GOOD The Philippines has long struggled with trying to reverse the relatively high rate of smoking among Filipinos. The Department of Health has had several high-profile campaigns to address the alarming situation. Republic Act No. 10643 was passed to mandate visual health warnings on...
TECH4GOOD Technology has profoundly reshaped the electoral landscape in the Philippines. It has impacted everything from voter registration and campaigning to vote counting and result dissemination, enhancing the efficiency, transparency, and accessibility of elections. Many consider the...
TECH4GOOD The ongoing digital revolution has profoundly transformed the global labor market. The traditional way of sourcing skills by hiring employees and having them physically report in the workplace is fast evolving into hiring online and having them work from anywhere. This transformation has...
