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Local ISP secures US grant for study on internet access

Local internet service provider Responsible Internet Sustainability Effort Inc. has secured a grant from the US Trade and Development Agency for the conduct of a feasibility study to strengthen the delivery of internet services in the country......»»

Category: financeSource: philstar philstarMay 23rd, 2024

Converge goes Boost Mode, Paints the Nation Purple

Homegrown internet provider Converge further boosts the speed of their internet services via “Boost Mode” to all of their existing subscribers without additional charges on February 22, 2024.  Fresh from bagging four recognitions in the 2023 Ookla Speedtest Awards as the Top Rated Internet Experience, Best Internet Gaming Experience, Best Internet Video Experience, and Fastest.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Filipino workforce lacks soft skills to adapt to digital age: gov t study

MANILA, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Filipino workers lack soft skills, making it hard for them to adapt to the digital age, such as artificial intelligence and fast-emerging technologies, according to a government study released on Tuesday. Toward Measuring Soft Skills for Youth Development: A Scoping Study, a study conducted by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies, reveals that the Filipinos' weakness in sof.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Marcos sees internet access for all via fiber backbone project

The government is ramping up efforts to provide internet access for all Filipinos amid its importance in trade and communication, President Marcos said on Friday......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

CDRRMO RECEIVES FREE INTERNET ACCESS FROM DICT

CDRRMO RECEIVES FREE INTERNET ACCESS FROM DICT.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Davao Light pushes for paperless billing

The Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) is advocating for paperless billing, citing its positive impact on the environment. Fermin Edillon, the head of the Reputation Enhancement Department at Davao Light, emphasized the company's large customer base and the significant paper consumption associated with traditional billing. He highlighted the environmental benefits of opting for paperless bills, urging Dabawenyos to consider this eco-friendly alternative. Despite the availability of paperless billing options, Edillon acknowledged that some still prefer traditional paper bills. However, Davao Light has enhanced its paperless bill services, offering options such as the MobileAP app for internet users and the Ebill text option for those without internet access. While promoting paperless billing, Edillon clarified that traditional paper bills will still be available. Residents expressed support for paperless billing, citing its convenience, but also emphasized the need for considerations, especially for those less proficient with technology. The push for paperless billing aligns with efforts to reduce environmental impact and enhance customer convenience......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Philippines says it will not grant US access to more bases

The Philippines says it has no plans to give the United States more access to military bases in the Southeast Asian country, putting a cap on the current total number of nine sites.Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told foreign correspondents in Manila Monday that the country's decision last year to increase the number of sites agreed upon under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement or EDCA was a re.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Converge dominates Ookla’s Speedtest Awards, now reigns as Philippines fastest internet

Fiber internet provider Converge ICT Solutions has dominated the Ookla Speedtest Awards in the second half of 2023 and has been declared as the Fastest Internet Service Provider in the Philippines, toppling competition which held the title for the past five years......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

P1M multa sa mabagal na internet kinasa

Isinulong ni Makati City Rep. Luis Campos Jr ang panukala na pagmultahin ng P1 milyon kada araw ang mga telecommunication company na hindi makakapagbigay ng tamang internet speed sa kanilang mga customer. The post P1M multa sa mabagal na internet kinasa first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsMay 26th, 2024

Telco licensing needs to be reformed – study

The government has to revamp the licensing system for connectivity providers as an initial step to bringing down the cost of internet as well as improving accessibility and reliability, according to a study......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Philippines internet divide expanding

According to an April 4 World Bank blog report titled “Upgrading Philippine Internet for Faster and Inclusive Growth,” jointly written by Naoto Kanehira, Mitch Abdon and Mary Grace Mirandilla-Santos, the access gap in broadband internet between the rich and the poor in the Philippines has been rapidly expanding, making digital opportunities out of reach for many......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

BFAR launches seafood Kadiwa grant program

BFAR launches seafood Kadiwa grant program.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

Tudela among 75 towns to receive P13.3M grant

Tudela among 75 towns to receive P13.3M grant.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

IPHO-Lanao del Sur gets P1.5-M grant, supplies

The community service programs of the Integrated Provincial Health Office-Lanao del Sur got a boost with a P1.5 million grant and 20 new wheelchairs from a ranking Bangsamoro regional parliament member, its top official announced on Sunday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

P2.34-M Pagcor grant to boost Himamaylan’s resilience efforts

P2.34-M Pagcor grant to boost Himamaylan’s resilience efforts.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Pentagon study finds no sign of alien life in reported UFO sightings going back decades

WASHINGTON — A Pentagon study released Friday that examined reported sightings of UFOs over nearly the last century found no evidence of aliens or extraterrestrial intelligence, a conclusion consistent with past U.S. government efforts to assess the accuracy of claims that have captivated public attention for decades. The study from the Defense Department’s All-domain Anomaly.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Screen Time for Kids Under Two Linked to Sensory Differences in Toddlerhood, Study Reveals

Television Screen Time in Infants Linked to Sensory Differences, New Study Finds A recent study has shed light on the potential effects of television screen.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

Over one-third of children s food in Philippines are sugary: study

MANILA, May 23 (Xinhua) -- The number of overweight children in the Philippines has tripled since 2003 due to sugary children's foods, according to a study by UNICEF and the Consortium for Improving Complementary Foods in Southeast Asia released on Thursday. The study finds that over one-third of commercially produced packaged foods for children aged six months to three years in the Philippines contain added sug.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 24th, 2024

Plastics Found on Everyday Products Could Be Causing a Rise in Premature Births, Study Suggests

Title: Study Suggests Phthalates Found in Everyday Products Linked to Rise in Premature Births In a groundbreaking study published in the journal Lancet Planetary Health,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Study: Association Found Between Chemicals Used in Plastics and an Increase in Premature Births

Title: Study Links Phthalates in Plastic to Thousands of Premature Births Annually Date: [Insert Date] Source: The Daily Guardian A recent study published in Lancet.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Associated with Cognitive Decline, Study Reveals

New Study Reveals Potential Cognitive Dysfunction Linked to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) A new research study has shed light on the potential cognitive dysfunction that.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024