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DOST taps ‘Balik Scientist’ to boost PH materials science for semicon push

DOST "Balik Scientist" Janella Mae R. Salamania has been working to enhance local research and development (R&D) capacity in thin films, a key component in electronics manufacturing.

AI adoption in PH accelerates as AWS community fills talent gap

Artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in the Philippines is accelerating, with around 250,000 organizations now using the technology, but a shortage of digital skills continues to pose a major challenge, according to speakers at a recent media briefing organized by AWS Philippines.

Ateneo taps AI, robotics to uncover ancient PH history

An archaeology project at Ateneo de Manila University is using robotics and machine learning to improve how excavations are conducted, shedding new light on early human activity in the Philippine archipelago.

Troll accounts swarm Bilyonaryo Facebook post defending DICT chief

A Facebook post by online news site Bilyonaryo discussing a possible leadership change at the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) was quickly swarmed by suspected troll accounts posting coordinated comments defending DICT secretary Henry Aguda.

Ateneo researcher explains why machines struggle to ‘see’ like humans

Despite the growing power of computers, machines still struggle to learn visual tasks as easily as humans do, according to a computer scientist who spoke at a recent lecture at Ateneo de Manila University.

Citi PH bets on ‘pragmatic AI’ to cut grind, boost productivity

Rather than treating AI as a disruptive threat, Citi Philippines CEO and banking head Paul Favila said the bank is taking a measured and pragmatic approach, positioning the technology as a modern upgrade to how work gets done.

AI, elections, and streaming top Google’s 2025 trends in PH

Internet giant Google has released its annual Year in Search for the Philippines, revealing that artificial intelligence, national elections, and online entertainment dominated what Filipinos looked up online throughout 2025.

First house in PH made entirely of plastic unveiled by DOST

Unveiled by the Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI), the model house features tiles, bricks, and panels created through a radiation-based technology that strengthens low-value plastic waste — particularly sachets, one of the country’s most persistent pollutants.

UP mathematician helps explain concept behind quantum science

Dr. Arvin Lamando from the UP Diliman College of Science, together with Dr. Henry McNulty from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, created a new way to describe how “operators” — special mathematical tools — work.

Pinay inventor patents dog-lifting device for safer veterinary care

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has granted a patent for a homegrown invention designed to make veterinary work safer and more efficient — a specialized device for securing and lifting large dogs during medical and surgical procedures.

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