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BSP connects data, policies, and news through its mobile app

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has officially launched its mobile app, which will connect more Filipinos with the country’s central monetary authority through services and information. Through the app, users can access real-time financial data, policy decisions, and economic indicators, which will benefit not only banks and financial institutions but regular folks as well. […]

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Green Roof Asia builds massive Php893 million solar project in Bataan

CN Green Roof Asia (CNGRA), a Vietnam-based solar roofing and battery company, has started construction on its $15.8 million (~Php893 million) solar project in Hermosa, Bataan — its first development in the Philippines. The ongoing solar project in the province is rated at 22.785 megawatts (MW) for its maximum potential output. Once completed, it is […]

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GMA merchandise sales plunge despite “Buy 1 Affordabox, Get 1 GMA Now” promo

GMA Network, one of the largest TV stations in the country, reportedly seen a decline in sales of its merchandise for the third straight year. According to Bilyonaryo, GMA7’s merchandise sales dropped 36% to Php199 million in 2024, from Php312 million in 2023, pointing to weak demand for GMA Affordabox, which dragged down the overall […]

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PanopticAI developed the world’s first FDA-cleared app for contactless pulse rate measurement

PanopticAI Vitals, an app for monitoring contactless vital signs with 98% accuracy, has received 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), making it the first FDA-cleared mobile app of its kind. Developed by engineering alumni from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Dr. Kyle Wong, Dr. Nick Chin, and […]

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Use an electric fan with your aircon to stay cool and save money this summer season

Have you ever experienced turning your air conditioner on during a hot summer day and realized it’s taking too long to cool down your room’s temperature? Well, the solution is quite simple, according to some experts. Findings on cooling and energy efficiency In an article first published in the Strait Times, experts in a heat […]