The Palawan Group of Companies (PGC) earned a momentous international distinction at the 2025 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, taking home seven major awards, including two coveted Gold Stevies for Excellence in Innovation and Brand Development. This global recognition highlights PGC’s mission to...
Philippine innovation took center stage at the 2025 Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions, as the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) commended a wave of Filipino inventors and researchers who brought home top honors for their groundbreaking creations. Courtesy of DOST In a...
If each of us planted a tree, would it save us from climate catastrophe? Planting a gazillion trees does help fight the warming crisis mainly by offsetting carbon emissions. But one mistake—wrong location, plant, or lack of long-term planning—and snap, it destroys more than it sustains,...
The National Innovation Council (NIC) has greenlit the creation of a think tank to prepare the Philippines for the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI). In a statement on Friday, March 28, the state planning agency National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said NIC last Wednesday,...
DAVAO CITY – Mindanao Development Authority Chairman Secretary Leo Tereso Magno highlighted the 2024 Innovation Summit’s essential role in unlocking investment opportunities in Mindanao. MAGNO (FB) The three-day summit kicked off on Thursday, Nov. 7, at SMX Convention Center here, gathering...
Figaro Innovation and Development Inc. (FIDI), a subsidiary of Figaro Coffee Group, is pleased to announce the signing of a mutual non-disclosure agreement, marking the beginning of a strategic partnership aimed at boosting local agricultural development and ensuring food security together with San...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is gaining widespread attention as numerous institutions, companies, and applications harness this cutting-edge technology. While some remain cautious about integrating AI, others view it as an opportunity to provide more convenient and cost-effective services to...
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) reported that the Philippines climbed to 53rd place among 133 economies in the Global Innovation Index (GII), reflecting increased efforts to strengthen innovation. In a statement, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said the...
Gamifying to win is a trait that is deeply embedded within all of us. A young child knows exactly how to socially manipulate their parents to get that extra scoop of ice-cream, or more time on their devices. Thankfully, most learn, and apply, boundaries of right and wrong in their day-to-day...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said the government is planning to allocate P200 million for innovative projects and programs next year. NEDA Undersecretary Rosemarie G. Edillon told reporters that it will propose to double the budget for projects that support enterprises...
DAVAO CITY – Leading building solutions provider Holcim Philippines Inc. inaugurated on January 16, Tuesday, a virtual reality (VR) innovation hub that showcases new materials for sustainable and innovative construction. Situated at Holcim Davao Plant in Barangay Ilang in Bunawan District here,...
To offer a viable solution against plastic pollution, a team of aspiring engineers from the Technological Institute of the Philippines (T.I.P.) Quezon City came up with an idea to make cutlery “edible.” From left, Team Edgetec members John Paul Fernandez, Amiel Salvania, Elyza Marielle...
