A member of the Philippine House of Representatives has recently voiced support for the adoption of satellite technology to deliver highly reliable internet connectivity to public schools in remote and underserved areas across the Philippines. Makati City Rep. Luis Campos Jr said, “Our goal must be to ensure that no learner is left behind simply […]
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Congress has allocated up to P17 billion this year to fund vital school- and community-based feeding programs aimed at combating child hunger and boosting school attendance. Quezon City Rep. Marvin Rillo, a member of the House committee on appropriations, said that of the total funding, P11.8 billion has been set aside for the School-Based Feeding
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Isuzu Philippines Corp (IPC), together with long-time dealer partner Industrial and Transport Equipment Inc (Inteco), has unveiled its newest dealership in Valenzuela City. This strategic move aims to accommodate growing demands in the NCR market, bringing the brand closer to its customer base in the Metro. The grand opening was graced by Valenzuela Mayor Wesley
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Honda Cars Philippines Inc (HCPI), Honda Philippines Inc (HPI), and Honda Safety Driving Center (HSDC) are staying committed to road safety awareness. Last June 16, Honda invited government representatives, media friends, and customers to the Honda Safety Driving Center for its One Honda Road Safety event to reiterate road safety practices and its advanced driver
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Sustainability-driven innovation not only impacts a company’s bottom line, it also ultimately enhances the experience and well-being of its customers. Recognizing the group’s efforts to deliver more reliable, resilient, and environmentally responsible services to its customers, PLDT and Smart Communications were recently honored with the Success Story Award by the Pollution Control Association of the
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Green and Smart Mobility Joint Stock Company (GSM) has officially launched Green GSM, the country’s first all-electric taxi service. The launch marks GSM’s entry into its fourth international market, following Vietnam, Laos, and Indonesia, and represents a significant milestone in the company’s “Go Green Global” strategy to advance sustainable mobility worldwide. The grand launch took
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Near the eastern coast of Luzon, Philippines, located 50 meters below the sea surface, is Benham Bank, an underwater seamount taller than Mt. Apo. Benham Bank contains one of the richest mesophotic (or deep) coral ecosystems in the Philippines. One would not expect biodiversity to thrive here, considering the eastern coast of the Philippines is
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Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a common bacterium that lives in the intestines of animals and humans, and it is often used to identify fecal contamination within the environment. E. coli can also easily develop resistance to antibiotics, making it an ideal organism for testing antimicrobial resistance—especially in certain agricultural environments where fecal material is
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With range anxiety a common concern among prospective and current electric vehicle (EV) owners, those living in and around the Northern Capital Region (NCR) will be glad to know that ACMobility has recently opened its newest charging station all the way north in Ilocos Norte. The DC station is fitted with two charge points and
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Filipino scientists have discovered a simple, affordable way to make dynamically adjustable water-based lenses that have a wide variety of potential future applications—from classrooms and research labs to cameras and even wearable gadgets. By coating an ordinary glass slide with specially prepared polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic, the researchers were able to create a hydrophobic surface
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