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New DOST usec named as replacement for Yumul
President Aquino has appointed Dr. Amelia P. Guevara as acting undersecretary of the DOST, replacing Dr. Graciano P. Yumul who retired recently from government service.
PH Anonymous hacker group claims credit for defacing 14 China sites
The high-stakes showdown between Filipino and Chinese hacker groups is not slowing down with a group claiming to be the local counterpart of the international hackers group “Anonymous” claimed responsibility of bringing down at least 14 China-based websites.
Top tech firms bid for P8.2-B LTO IT project
More than a hundred IT firms, including some of the biggest names in the tech industry, participated in a pre-bidding conference on Wednesday for the seven-year, P8.2-billion LTO IT project being undertaken by the government.
Hackers unleash new DDOS attack on DBM website
The website of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) was attacked again on Wednesday night, April 25, resulting in a denial-of-service error that prevented users from accessing the site.
Cyber war escalates as DBM website is hacked
An attack allegedly instigated by hackers from China defaced the website of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Monday afternoon, April 25, heightening the on-going cyber war between the Philippines and China.
Gov’t: K to 12 is boldest reform since American period
NO FURTHER DELAY. DepEd secretary Armin Luistro (left) and Pres. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III applaud as student guests receive a copy of the K to 12 basic education program in Malacanang on Tuesday. Sen. Edgardo Angara and Aurora Rep. Sonny Angara also attended the launch.
PRC to launch online application tool for examinees
The Philippine Regulation Commission (PRC) will launch its online application system (OAS) on Wednesday, April 25, to enable applicants for the various PRC licensure examinations to file their applications online.
PH is global leader in biz English fluency
Aside from being the call center capital of the world, the Philippines has picked up another global title – the top country in terms of business English fluency.
Ayala electronics firm to make components for unmanned aircrafts
Electronic manufacturing services firm IMI has disclosed that it is aiming to capitalize on the growing deployment of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) by engaging in the manufacture of components for the special aircraft.
Gov’t touts new open source-based health research database
The government recently unveiled the Philippine Health Research Registry (PHRR), an open source-based system that it plans to use in part to provide relevant and timely information to the media.