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Monthly Archives: August, 2017

DA mulls drone technology to lure farmers’ kids back to farms

The DA plans to establish an Agricultural Drone Academy to assemble drones for agricultural purposes and have these drones fly over farm areas to perform otherwise laborious tasks like applying pesticides and herbicides to the crops.

PH outshines China, tops Singapore international math contest

Filipino students topped an international math competition in Singapore after harvesting 245 medals and 111 merit awards, outclassing and relegating regional powerhouse China to a runner-up finish.

Pangilinan files Senate bill providing incentives for e-vehicles

In filing Senate Bill 1540 or the "Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Including Charging Stations Promotions Act of 2017," Pangilinan wants to lessen the country's contribution to climate change, eventually lower the health risks brought by air pollution, and provide for more income in the transport sector.

House set to harmonize eight bills on ride-hailing firms

The House committee on transportation has approved the creation of a technical working group (TWG) that will harmonize four bills and four resolutions seeking to regulate the operation of transportation network companies (TNCs) and transportation network vehicles services (TNVS) in the country.

Solon: PH must have 10x faster Internet by end of Duterte’s term

The DICT may have to set highly aggressive targets as to where it wants to take the Philippines in terms of Internet connection speed by the end of Pres. Rodrigo Duterte?s term in 2022, Makati City Rep. Luis Campos Jr. said.

Android voting machines, touch-screen ballots offered for 2019 polls

The poll body may choose between refurbishing the old Precint Count Optical Scanner (PCOS) machines, purchasing new Vote Counting Machines, and/or make use of the technologies presented in the fair.

Globe unveils first mobile money QR payment in PH

Dubbed as ?GoPay?, it is the newest feature within the GCash app which allows customers to use their GCash account to pay for goods and services by simply scanning QR codes displayed by merchants and establishments.

PH cybersecurity concerns higher than global average, survey says

The poll, which covered the Philippines for the first time, also showed that Filipino women are more concerned about personal security than men.

New peer-to-peer online lending platform aims to disrupt banking industry

Small borrowers and lenders looking to secure a loan or lend money can now do so easily and safely through MoneyMatch, an online peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platform developed by FinTech Global Resources Inc.

Cartoon Network project gives Pinoy kids chance to learn coding

Under the campaign, kids will learn how to code in a fun and interactive manner using characters from popular cartoon programs such as Ben 10, Adventure Time, The Powerpuff Girls, and We Bare Bears.
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