As in the rest of the world, IBM dominated the country?s market for computers beginning in the early 1950s. But by the early 1990s, the company also known as Big Blue, was fighting for its survival.
The 2012 Global Innovation Index noted the Philippines as 91st among the 141 economies surveyed. This represents a four-step slump for the country compared to its 2011 rankings.
Globe recently opened its latest concept store in Binondo, bringing the one-stop telco experience to the district of Manila that houses the oldest Chinatown in the world.
Malacanang has announced that various government agencies will start releasing weekly price monitoring charts via the Internet to serve as guide for consumers regarding prices of basic commodities and goods.
REAL-LIFE APPLICATION. Sen. Edgardo Angara greets Sen. Loren Legarda during the opening of the National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) on Tuesday at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. With them are DOST secretary Mario Montejo (left) and DA secretary Proceso Alcala.