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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...
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Gov’t policies for new tech among challenges faced by transport sector
Local transport executives have cited government adaptability – or inadaptability – to current digital disruptions as another challenge being faced by the transport and logistics...
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Gov’t to allot P1.7B for free public Wi-Fi, P1.2B for broadband project
The newly signed Free Internet Access in Public Places Act has a proposed budget of P1.74 billion next year for the rollout of 5,308 new...
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Duterte signs bill on free Internet in public places into law
Pres. Rodrigo Duterte signed on Wednesday, Aug. 2, the proposed law on Free Internet Access Program in Public Places, now known as Republic Act (RA)...
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Bam files startup bill in Senate, sets inquiry on AI threat on BPO jobs
Sen. Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV has sponsored a measure that aims to give tax breaks and other forms of assistance to over 200,000 startups...
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NPC deputy commissioner Dondi Mapa leaving post
Damian Domingo “Dondi” Mapa, one of the pioneering deputy commissioners of the National Privacy Commission (NPC), has announced that he is quitting his government position.
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Lawmakers say Grab, Uber must get congressional franchise
At a recent hearing conducted by the House of Representatives, legislators said transport network companies (TNCs) like Grab and Uber must secure a congressional franchise...
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PH bags 6 medals in Int’l Math Olympiad, keeps No. 17 world ranking
Despite falling short of a gold medal after winning two last year, the national team held strong by bringing home a staggering six total medals...
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Privacy breach complaints starting to pile up, says NPC
Hundreds of inquiries and complaints on possible data violations have been filed at the National Privacy Commission (NPC), the agency’s head has disclosed.
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BPOs need to adjust to stricter EU, Asian privacy rules: NPC
Under stricter EU regulations, a data processor faces legal obligations in security, record-keeping, and cross-border transfers.
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Big tech — not fintech — causing great disruption to banks: report
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Most Asians say there’s problem with fake news on digital platforms
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Demand for 4G smartphones in emerging markets spurs growth in Q2
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CHED reopens applications for research projects with up to P15-M funding
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Facebook releases sticker pack for Southeast Asian Games 2017
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