Carlos Korten, president of Pasig and Hudson Private Limited Company, said that governments can apply blockchain to create certainty and confidence in the eye of the people, the private sector, and the global community.
Since the Internet has become pervasive, a robust ICT network is also important for countries like the Philippines in providing quality health services especially in the country?s far-flung areas.
Online shopping platform Shopee said 2016 was its banner year, thanks to remittances which boosted personal consumption spending and revenues from the business process outsourcing sector.
IXM, a creative boutique and award-winning local advertising agency, has crafted “irregular” schemes to the make the workplace more appealing to millennials who comprise more than 50 percent of his workforce.
Converge ICT is pursuing its expansion in anticipation of growth of subscribers, especially in Metro Manila. The company plans to triple its subscriber this year from its current subscriber base.
Filipino scientists have stressed that in order for the Philippines to develop a strong science culture, the country must develop strong educational foundation on the university level, get bigger government support, and overhaul its procurement process.
In his message, DOST secretary Fortunato dela Pena said the government under the administration of Pres. Rodrigo Duterte is determined to harness the benefits of science and technology to spur development especially in the countryside to boost inclusive growth.
Filemon Berba Jr., president of the Philippine Foundation for Science and Technology (PFST), says financial assistance from the private sector is crucial in spreading the importance of science, especially to Filipino high school students.
