NEDA chief Ernesto Pernia said the Philippine Innovation Act will be a landmark legislation because innovation is an important driver of long-term growth, and that science and technology is key to making the Philippines a more competitive player in the global knowledge arena.
Sotto filed the Anti-False Content Bill, which seeks to prohibit the publication and proliferation of false content on the Internet, provide measures to counteract its effects, and prescribe penalties for such acts.
The local office of Taiwanese computer maker Acer has launched in the Philippines its newest Intel Xeon-powered Altos Servers in a fresh attempt at capturing the enterprise segment.
Internet giant Google has appointed an interim chief for its Philippine office after Kenneth Lingan, its first country manager, left the company to join an advertising firm.
Users will be able to plant virtual yakal trees that will have real-life counterparts. The trees will be part of the Ipo Watershed, which is one of the sources of water supply for Metro Manila.
Globe Telecom last week launched its “Air Fiber 5G” postpaid plans for home subscribers, making the Philippines the first in Southeast Asia to deploy a 5G product.
All of the 17 teams will receive equity-free funding for the development of their platforms, as well as trainings, mentorship, legal services, and an office space in Makati City as part of non-cash support that amounts to P600,000.
Newly accredited common tower provider Alt Global Solutions is targeting to build some 2,000 cell sites across the country within four years after striking a deal with local broadband provider Now Telecom.
An online system that would expedite the application process for business registration, in compliance with the Ease of Doing Business Act, is being developed, an official of the DICT said.
