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DepEd, DICT partner up for the Philippines’ Public Education Network

Vying to bring the Public Education Network (PEN) to life, the Department of Education (DepEd) alongside the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has teamed up for the campaign. Officiating the collaboration are the two agencies’ respective representatives, DICT secretary Gregorio B. Honasan II and DepEd Secretary Leonor Briones, who both signed two Memorandum […]

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PLDT is the fastest broadband on 16 out of 17 regions in the Philippines — Ookla

According to data recorded by Ookla, PLDT has reigned supreme in 16 out of 17 regions in the Philippines, based on average download and upload speeds, as of Q1 2021. In particular, the Philippine telecom giant has the lead in the following regions: Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), Calabarzon, Cagayan Valley, Caraga, Central Luzon, […]

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DOST unveils 9 AI Research and Development projects

The Department of Science and Technology has unveiled the launch of multiple research projects that focus on artificial intelligence for various industry applications. Per the virtual launch held by the DOST’s Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development, the AI projects will be conducted by various universities in the Philippines. Each […]

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PH companies prefer skills over education, experience — study

Looking for a job? You’ll want to promote your skills, more so than your educational background, work experience, and other qualifications, per data obtained by LinkedIn. According to the professional network’s first edition of the Future of Talent report, more companies in the Philippines prioritize hiring candidates who possess technical skills, transferable skills, and soft […]