Technology

Researchers from the Ateneo de Manila University and from National University-Mall of Asia Campus have found a surprising new use for the copious amounts of volcanic ash scattered across the Philippines: It can be used to shield against harmful radiation. Radiation shielding is essential for hospitals, industrial sites, and nuclear facilities. These places use ionizing […]

The Philippine Department of Transportation (DOTr) is set to invest P1.25 billion this year in acquiring passive body scanners and body-worn cameras to enhance transport security, according to a member of the House committee on appropriations. “In the 2025 General Appropriations Law, Congress allocated P800 million for the DOTr’s procurement of passive body scanners,” stated

BYD Cars Philippines and its official distributor in the country, ACMobility, hosted their first-ever campus showcase at the De La Salle University (DLSU). Held Feb. 10 to 12 at the Henry Sy Sr Hall Grounds, the event offered DLSU students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to explore the latest advancements in electrified vehicle technology and

Green innovations from the DOST-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) were recognized in the recent Seoul International Invention Fair (SIIF) 2024 in Seoul, South Korea. The Korea Invention Promotion Association conferred the silver award to DOST-FPRDI’s multi-functional school furniture, also called Silyang Pinoy, because of its technical excellence, business potential, design, and explanation of

Honda Cars Philippines Inc (HCPI) has just recently announced that it would be recalling select units for two matters, namely: The high-pressure fuel pump which may result to gasoline fumes and steering gearbox snagging, unusual sound, and vibration while turning. For CR-V RS e:HEV E-CVT The high-pressure fuel pump recall includes select CR-V RS e:HEV

The DOST-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) recently opened its Flavors and Fragrances from the Forest Technology Program (F3TP) Laboratory to visitors, in connection with the National Biotechnology Week (NBW) celebration. The visitors explored the innovative processes behind F3TP, and got a behind-the-scene look at the research and development on food and fragrance products.

Luxury, power, innovative design and sustainability. These are words that are synonymous with the Lexus brand. The evolution continues through the pillars of bold design, Lexus Driving Signature, electrification, and intuitive technology—and the result of which is the Lexus Electrified Sport Concept. To celebrate the 16th anniversary of Lexus in the Philippines, the brand invites

At extremely cold temperatures, things become fascinating. Much like how water turns into ice, some matter undergo phase transitions that give them interesting properties. Just above absolute zero, for example, aluminum transforms into a superconductor, while helium isotopes change from gas to superfluid. A foundational principle, known as the Kibble-Zurek mechanism (KZM), explains how these

Girls and their limitless potential are once again celebrated during the launch of the 2024-2025 cycle of Tagisang Robotics Girls and Gears—the first and only all-female robotics competition in the country. This year’s run kicked off in celebration of the International Day of the Girl Child—a key global moment where people come together to recognize

Honda has won the 2025 Best Car Brand award, marking the fourth consecutive year it has won this distinction from US News & World Report, receiving high scores for the award’s key attributes of performance, interior quality, safety and reliability for its passenger car models, including Civic, Civic hybrid, Civic Type R, Civic Si, Accord