The Philippines must move quickly to keep pace with global advances in precision medicine, as experts warned that delays could leave the country lagging in the evolving health landscape. Astrid Dita of the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change underscored the urgency of establishing a national...
A nation that invests in its future. This is how the Philippine Science High School (PSHS) system underscored its role in developing future scientists and innovators as it released the results of the National Competitive Examination (NCE) for School Year 2026–2027. Out of 27,965 applicants...
The Philippines is projected to increase its consumption of wheat-based products in the current marketing year (MY) to nearly seven million metric tons (MT), although rising input costs may temper growth, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). In a report, the USDA...
Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy A57 5G and Galaxy A37 5G in the Philippines, bringing flagship-grade AI features and a top level camera hardware to its mid-range lineup. Both devices run One UI 8.5 and introduce Samsung 's "Awesome Intelligence" suite, a set of AI-powered tools...
Was I the only one who felt that the “Apple kids” had an exclusive club with their “Just Airdrop it” attitude on transferring files? Well, I no longer have to feel left out, because Samsung just announced it will bring AirDrop support to the Galaxy S26 series via Quick Share. The rollout...
Text-to-video and social media app Sora – which was named after the Japanese word for “sky” to signify “limitless possibilities”- apparently has a limit. It announced on its X account that it will share more details and timelines for the app as it closes its doors to users....
As the world grapples with complex challenges—from climate change and food security to disaster resilience—the Philippines is looking to its young minds for solutions. During the opening of the 2026 National Science and Technology Fair (NSTF) on March 10, Department of Education (DepEd)...
In the Philippine energy sector, ‘greed integration’ isn’t subtle anymore. It has been stamped in black and white with the jaw-dropping ₱11/kWh offshore wind price recently approved by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC). This rate applies to the targeted 3,300-megawatt capacity auction...
Senator Joel Villanueva is pushing for the passage of the proposed Magna Carta for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Professionals in government, a measure designed to enhance compensation, protect workers’ rights, and promote career development in one of the country’s...
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano cautioned that the Philippines could face a “double whammy” in its healthcare system if the government does not accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) even as Filipino health workers continue to migrate in search of greener pastures...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Friday, Nov. 28, that it has expanded its push for a technology-skilled and future-ready force through a newly signed educational partnership with Informatics Philippines and PNP Foundation, Inc. (PNPFI). Police Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., acting...
Senator Rodante Marcoleta on Tuesday, Nov. 25, disputed the claim of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) that its personnel underwent proper training in Israel in 2023 for the use of two major components of the agency’s ICT Modernization Project, the GSM Active and Passive Monitoring...
