The DSWD said one of the major causes of delays in distributing government assistance like the Social Amelioration Program (SAP) is the lack of identification cards among many beneficiaries.
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) sees a big surge in the demand for computer and mobile phone technicians in the months ahead, as the country rushes to adopt digital technologies amid the lingering Covid-19 crisis.
Sen. Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan also called out the Department of Budget and Management for slashing the already-measly budget of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) by over P70 million, which will affect some of its research projects.
The study revealed that 40 million people came online for the first time this year, bringing the total number of Internet users in Southeast Asia to 400 million.
Unlike 15 years ago when an apparent gaffe by then-president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo marred the 10th anniversary celebration of Microsoft Philippines, the software firm was able to commemorate its 25th year in the country without a hitch through an all-virtual event held last Tuesday, Nov. 10.
A Singaporean company is planning to launch in the Philippines several artificial intelligence (AI)-powered products and robots to help in the fight against Covid-19 pandemic.
National and local government officials conducted a press briefing in Virac, Catanduanes on Thursday, Nov. 5, using Internet connectivity provided by the DICT’s flyaway very-small-aperture terminal (VSAT).
After first deploying it in areas ravaged by Typhoon Quinta, Globe Telecom has rolled out its WiFi Jeepney anew to serve areas that were hit by Typhoon Rolly.
