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Pinoy moms read less before buying products online vs other Asian moms

When making an informed decision for online product purchases, mothers in the Philippines read less articles and blogs than mothers from other Southeast Asian countries. According to the Digital Mom Survey May 2022 edition by parenting app TheAsianParent, Filipino moms read 2.6 articles or blogs on average before making an online purchase decision. In comparison, […]

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Mindanao’s 1st nanotech center to help in environmental woes

Beset with issues that affect its environment involving waste, Mindanao is putting its hopes on its first and only nanotechnology center whose drive is to establish solutions to the region’s environmental issues. In an interview, Director Dr. Chosel Lawagon was optimistic about the “Center of Green Nanotechnology Innovations for Environmental Solutions (CGNIES)” in its potential […]

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Mental health care app MindNation launches in the Philippines

The pandemic, political issues, unemployment, food insecurity, Internet trolls, you name it. Many Filipinos have too much on their plate that undermine their mental well-being. On the bright side, dealing with stress, anxiety and depression isn’t a solitary, internal struggle. Several services and help are available for persons seeking treatment. MindNation, for instance, is an […]

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XRAI Glass develops AR-powered smart glasses with real-time captioning for deaf people

XRAI Glass, a tech startup based in London, has unveiled a pair of smart glasses that utilizes augmented reality technology to provide deaf people with real-time closed captioning during conversations. As demonstrated by XRAI Chief Brand Officer Jacquie Press, the smart glasses can be used during a conversation over the phone. The company developed a […]

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How does the No Contact Traffic Apprehension Policy work?

With the objective to improve traffic management and protect public interest, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority adopted the No Contact Apprehension Policy. Motorists and the riding public should know how the policy works, as this will come in handy should they be fined for violations covered by the policy. What is the No Contact Apprehension […]