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Yearly Archives: 2020

OMB keeping tabs on sale of pirated software in e-commerce apps

From January to June this year, the OMB seized 11,941 pieces of storage device, 100,257 pieces of blank discs, and 54,338 pieces of pirated DVDs.

DOST Region II launches ‘Einstein 1K’ to shore up intellectual property output

The “Einstein 1K” initiative is aims to raise the bar for Region II in terms of contributed inventions, utility model, industrial design, and trademark.

Gov’t wants to lead purchase of e-vehicles to boost industry

Policies requiring government offices to buy electric vehicles are being eyed to jumpstart the local e-vehicle (EV) industry, according to DTI undersecretary Rafaelita Aldaba.

‘Bayanihan 2’ to allow LGUs to tap ‘Special Education Fund’ for blended learning

Under Section 4 of Bayanihan 2, the use of the SEF will be allowed to support alternative learning modalities, digital education and infrastructure, the purchase of equipment, materials, and supplies, including the printing and delivery of self-learning modules.

AMD Battle Arena released on Fortnite

Chipmaker AMD recently partnered with US-based boutique computer manufacturer Maingear and content creator MakaMakes in baring its sponsored game maps on the Battle Royale title. The three Fortnite Creative Island maps dubbed the “AMD Battle Arena” will bring new game modes that 350 million registered players can explore.

Fitbit to debut flagship Sense smartwatch, refreshed Versa 3 in Q4

Fitbit is debuting two new smartwatch offerings: the Fitbit Sense, advertised as the "most capable Fitbit wearable"’ to date, and the successor of the Versa 2 – the Versa 3. Although the two share a significant amount of design cues, the Sense will be featuring an atrial fibrillation detection system through a built-in electrocardiogram app.

Gov’t asked to help small businesses transition online

Sen. Risa Hontiveros has urged the government to fast-track its digital transformation program for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to prevent them from permanently shutting down their operations that could eventually lead to laying off of workers.

3 PH teams named finalists in Alibaba global e-commerce tilt

Three teams have been chosen to represent the Philippines in the Alibaba GET Global Challenge 2020. They will be competing with 52 other teams from 14 different countries.

Google PH unveils site for Covid-19-related terms in Filipino, Cebuano

The site provides Filipino and Cebuano translations and definitions of the featured terms, their part of speech, as well as usage in a sentence.

Globe activates new cell site in Roxas town in Oriental Mindoro

The installation of the cell site is also expected to benefit the provincial government’s distance learning program for its senior high school students.
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