In a decade, the country is expected to have 380 scientists, engineers, and researchers for every one million Filipinos, the suggested benchmark of the Unesco, a science and technology official said.
The Contact Center Association of the Philippines (CCAP) on Wednesday, Aug. 30, expressed bullishness that the country?s BPO industry will continue to grown and is capable to handle the challenges of the entry of robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and other related technologies in the market.
Even if the Philippines doesn?t do anything, new innovations from AI, data science, and space technology will eventually become the norm, the DOST official said during the meeting at the WVSU.
The coverage of the bill is vague though as it requires a minimum of two CCTV units for ?every type? of PUV, which can refer to buses, jeepneys, and tricycles.
Software colossus Microsoft has confirmed that Karrie Ilagan, the first woman to lead the company?s Philippine subsidiary, is leaving her post and will be replaced by a French national named Bertrand Launay.
The industry sectors are considered involved in the processing of personal data that is likely to pose a risk to the rights and freedoms of data subjects, or where the processing is not occasional.
The Digital Transformation (DX) initiatives of enterprises, as well as changing patterns of IT procurement and rapidly evolving service delivery models, will drive the Philippines outsourcing market to continue growing, according to IDC.
Sen. Risa Hontiveros said the LTFRB is implementing a "selective crackdown" by punishing ride-hailing firms but not abusive taxi drivers and colorum units.
Embattled ride-sharing firm Uber has filed a manifestation on Thursday, Aug. 17, before the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) asking that it pay a P10-million fine in lieu of the one-month suspension of its operations.
Sen. Grace Poe said the agency's move does not solve the problem but further exacerbates it as commuters now do not have a safe and convenient transportation option.
