The Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD) is accepting proposals from universities and institutions in need of funds for building or modernizing their research and development laboratories. Through its Institution Development Program (IDP), the PCIEERD aims to enable or improve research capabilities of public and private educational institutions. These institutions […]
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417-km expressway toll agreement signed by DOTr and SMC
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) signed a supplemental toll operations agreement with San Miguel Corporation for the 417km South Luzon Expressway Toll Road 5 (SLEX TR5). The four-lane expressway project will consist of eight segments, the first of which will start at Barangay Mayao in Lucena City, Quezon while the last will end nearby Matnog […]
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Voltes V: Legacy’s taping is almost finished
One member of the highly-anticipated live adaptation of the classic anime, Voltes V, has stated that Voltes V: Legacy is already in the latter end of its production and is nearing completion. Radson Flores, who will be playing the role of Mark Gordon, expressed his disbelief when he was cast in the show which he […]
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Apple MacBook Air, MacBook Pro M2 2022 prices in the Philippines
Apple finally gave the MacBook Air a much-needed refresh with the release of a 2022 model.
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iOS 16 best features and compatible devices
Apple just wrapped up its main WWDC 2022 event after it launched newer versions of its operating systems and a couple of new laptops. Today, we’ll be taking a look at the latest version of the brand’s mobile software, iOS 16.
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Infinix Smart 6 Plus lands in the Philippines
Before its official debut, the new Infinix Smart 6 Plus has already been spotted in the brand’s official stores in Lazada and Shopee.
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DICT promises to prioritize giving internet access to remote areas
The next administration will be seeing the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) setting its focus on providing internet access to the remote areas of the country, as well as mitigating the issue of red tape to boost the government’s revenue collection. The statement comes from upcoming DICT Secretary John Ivan Uy who claims […]
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POCO C40: JLQ JR10 CPU, 6.71-inch display, 6000mAh battery
Days before its official release, the POCO C40 have been unveiled in Vietnam revealing its full specs list.
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ARTA chief gets 6 months suspension over DITO complaint
A six-month-long preventive suspension order is being faced by Anti-Red Tape Authority Director-General Jeremiah Belgica after DITO Telecommunity filed a case before the Office of the Ombudsman. Along with Belgica, other officials in the same agency were also subject to the complaint, which includes Director Melamy Salvadora-Asperin, Director Jedrek Ng, Division Chief Sheryl Pura-Sumagui, and […]
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TECNO Pop 6: Quad-core CPU, 6.1-inch HD+ display, Android Go Edition
TECNO Mobile just launched a new smartphone. Meet the new TECNO Pop 6, and the brand was pretty stingy on the details of this one, especially with the processor of choice.
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Social media platforms should be accountable for spread of disinformation — Senate panel
The Senate has approved a report that recommends Facebook, TikTok, and other social media be held accountable for disinformation spreading in their platforms. Drafted by Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, the report was approved as part of Senate Resolution 953 that sought a review of criminal laws amid the rise of social media platforms along with […]
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Japan’s new world record achieves 100,000x faster internet speeds
Japan’s Network Research Institute, under the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) reported last May 30 that they managed to successfully demonstrate the world’s first data transmission speed of 1.02 petabit-per-second using a multi-core fiber (MCF).
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Incoming DICT chief wants improved ‘digital police’ and ‘digital NBI’
Incoming Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) chief Ivan John Uy is wanting to establish a “better digital police or a digital NBI” in a bid to clamp down on cyber criminals. The push to bolster the country’s “digital police,” according to Uy, comes following a widespread case of online scamming in the country. […]
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Sega Mega Drive Mini 2 with classic CD games announced
Sega is yet again tapping gamers’ nostalgic feelings with the release of the new Sega Mega Drive Mini 2.
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TUMI x Razer collection lands in the Philippines
The new TUMI x Razer collection lands in the Philippines via their respective websites. Knowing who these brands are, you already know how fancy, feature-packed, and quite expensive these bags are.