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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 […]

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Pinoy online sellers aware of AI’s benefits but remains skeptical, low infrastructure — Lazada

The Philippines is trailing behind in actual AI adoption in the Southeast Asian region due to weak infrastructure development and concerns about its usefulness and costs, according to a report from major e-commerce platform Lazada. The recent report from Lazada in partnership with global market research company Kantar, “Bridging the AI Gap: Online Seller Perceptions […]

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OPPO’s Agentic AI strategy revealed at Google Cloud Next 2025

Global consumer electronics leader OPPO reveals its strategic vision for Agentic AI at Google Cloud Next 2025 through in-house development and collaboration with Google.  “OPPO’s focus has always been on the user, and our goal is very clear: to lead innovation in AI experience and provide the best experience,” stated Jason Liao, President of the […]