Posted inAutomotive, Government

Filipino-made electric jeepneys introduced

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) began its locally made 23 seater electric jeepneys (e-jeepney) initial run in Muntinlupa, specifically in Alabang. EVAP engineers created the e-jeepney, while the DOST funded Php4.9 million for the prototyping, research and development of the e-jeepneys. Enrico Paringit, the […]

Posted inTech News, Telecoms

DICT: EU and US telcos looking to invest in the Philippines

The Philippines has seen liberalization in the telecommunications space since the updated version of the Public Service Act was put into force. Seeking to capitalize on the idea, foreign companies are looking into the country to bring their business, as per the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). One that, if made possible, could […]

Posted inApps/Games/Softwares, Gaming

Blizzard’s Warcraft Arclight Rumble reinvents the tower defense genre

Blizzard has finally spilled the beans of its latest mobile-based Warcraft title when it revealed Warcraft Arclight Rumble earlier today. But more than just another addition to the tried-and-true tower defense genre, the latest Warcraft incarnation sees players going on the “offensive” on top of the defense. Set in Azeroth, Warcraft Arclight Rumble features familiar […]

Posted inInternet, Telecoms

Globe to offer space-based broadband service

Globe Telecom revealed that it will be offering space-based cellular broadband services in the Philippines. Per its signed memorandum of understanding with US-based satellite telecom AST SpaceMobile, Globe will tap into what is claimed to be the world’s first space-based cellular broadband network. Once launched, Globe says this cutting-edge technology will allow the company to […]