As rare and deadly as it is poetically named, butterfly disease (scientifically known as “epidemolysis bullosa” or simply “EB”) has no known cure. But a handful of Filipino scientists are working their way towards a treatment. EB is a severe disease, for those afflicted as well as for their families. Sufferers have severely fragile skin […]
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Filipino mathematicians have just invented a Baybayin translator, a computerized method for converting entire paragraphs and even full documents written in the ancient Filipino Baybayin writing system into text that even non-native readers can easily understand. And they’re now hard at work developing a full two-way Baybayin translator. By combining mathematics and technology, scientists from
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With the goal of accelerating EV adoption in the country, a bigger and more exciting Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) is set for 2023. The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP), together with the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) and in partnership with the Department of Energy (DOE) and Nissan Philippines Inc will be staging
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Nearly two years since it launched its ambitious, P2-billion Pasig River cleanup initiative, San Miguel Corp (SMC) reported that it breached the 1-million metric ton mark of silt and solid waste removed from the historic but polluted waterway, adding it is optimistic the project can be fully completed by August, or right in the middle
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Isuzu Philippines Corp (IPC) recently concluded the 18th edition of its long-time-running Isuzu Service Skills Olympics (ISSO) in its assembly plant in Laguna. An annual dealer network competition, ISSO showcases the technical competency and service knowledge of Isuzu aftersales personnel. Participated in by 29 teams coming from different dealerships nationwide, each team is composed of
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Auto Nation Group (ANG), the official distributor of Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the Philippines, recently brought in the new GLC 200 4Matic luxury hybrid SUV. ANG claims that the new GLC has raised the bar for luxury SUVs. True to its commitment to building the world’s most desirable cars, Mercedes-Benz continues to press ahead with its
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For almost a decade, Bermaz Auto Philippines Inc (BAP), the exclusive distributor of Mazda vehicles and parts in the country, has been supporting underprivileged youths as Mazda scholars of the BAP Mazda-MFI Automotive Technology Scholarship Program. This year, BAP and MFI Polytechnic Institute have welcomed its 10th batch of students. Ten new students will take
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Angat Buhay Foundation, the non-governmental organization (NGO) founded and chaired by former Vice President Leni Robredo, has helped a total of 20,131 families and 15,636 individuals across 176 communities since it was established July 1, 2022, according to a report released during the foundation’s first-anniversary celebration. “Nagsisimula pa lang tayo (We are just getting started),” said
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A stellar roster of global leaders in science diplomacy—including executives from the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol)— is set to convene this September in a science diplomats assembly under the leadership of a Filipino scientist. Internationally acclaimed Filipino Science Diplomat Glenn Banaguas was appointed chair of
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San Miguel Corp’s infrastructure unit has secured a P100-billion syndicated loan agreement with a consortium of major Philippine banks for its ongoing MRT-7 project (Metro Rail Transit 7)— its first foray into mass transport systems. The fund, which reached a financial close last June 1, will help further speed up the construction of the MRT-7,
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