The winning projects showcased how locally developed science and technology can provide practical, scalable solutions to urgent national challenges — from disaster response and healthcare to food security and sustainable materials.
The “Konektadong Pinoy” Act, a landmark measure aimed at revolutionizing Internet access across the Philippines, appears to have officially lapsed into law after Pres. Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. took no action within the 30-day constitutional deadline.
House Bill No. 421, or the proposed Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act, directs the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to purchase 2,000 Bitcoins annually over a five-year period, totaling 10,000 BTC.
In his new role, Gandhi will oversee channel enablement, drive operational excellence, and spearhead sales strategies across AMD’s broad commercial channel ecosystem.
Two lawmakers sounded the alarm over the growing reach of online gambling in the Philippines, as Pagcor revealed during a House budget hearing that 18 to 20 million Filipinos have registered with gambling apps, with 8 to 10 million of them considered active players.
Epson Philippines has introduced a new series of WUXGA and 4K Enhancement projectors designed not only for business and immersive environments, but also for one of the fastest-growing segments in sports technology — golf simulation.
AMD Philippines has announced a new promotion giving Filipino gamers the chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip to one of the region’s biggest gaming events, gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show.
E-wallets emerged as the most common first financial product for Filipinos, especially among Gen Z and Millennials, overtaking traditional bank accounts.
Several senators have raised alarm over the growing presence of online gambling operations embedded in popular apps and digital platforms, urging government regulators to move swiftly in shutting them down.
At the same time, the DTI issued a public advisory warning against the sale of counterfeit “Black Ultra” vape products, which it said are unauthorized, uncertified, and not connected to any legitimate manufacturer.
