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.
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.
A new study by Amazon Web Services (AWS) has revealed that while artificial intelligence (AI) adoption is growing among Philippine businesses, most companies are still using the technology in basic ways, with startups outpacing larger enterprises in innovation.
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.
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.
The government has begun the pilot rollout of a unified identification system for persons with disabilities (PWDs), a move aimed at streamlining access to benefits while stamping out the widespread use of fake IDs.
AGN Network Solutions, a provider of mission-critical technologies, has unveiled a new suite of AI-driven safety, energy, and cybersecurity solutions aimed at ensuring operational continuity in both emergencies and day-to-day operations.
Manila representative Rolando Valeriano on Wednesday, Aug. 13, called on the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to go after and close illegal online gambling and betting operators, citing their violations of the National Internal Revenue Code as grounds for prosecution for tax evasion.
Survey data in the report indicate that about half of Filipinos use AI tools at least weekly, with 46% expressing optimism about the technology’s impact on the country and 50% about its personal impact.
