Globe has completed service restoration in 98% of areas that experienced network outages due to power failure wrought by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. (more…)
Globe restores services in 98% of localities affected by outages
Globe restores service in 28 provinces affected by ‘Kristine’
Philippines launches initiatives to become global hub for climate tech innovation
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is seizing the opportunity to become the global hub for climate technology innovation, leveraging the partnership among the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), De La Salle University (DLSU), and DEVCON Philippines (DEVCON). (more…)
DEVCON celebrates 15 years with a successful Mindanao summit, partners with DOST for climate innovation
MANILA, Philippines – July 8, 2024 – DEVCON, the country’s leading volunteer tech organization, celebrated its 15th anniversary with a two-day tech summit held on June 29-30 at SMX Convention Center, Lanang, Davao City in Mindanao. This strategic shift towards supporting regional tech ecosystems reflects DEVCON’s commitment to a digitally transformed Philippines for all. (more…)
Shopee extends aid towards Typhoon Agaton victims together with brand partners and Shopee Xpress
MANILA, APRIL 28, 2022 – Last April 24, Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, together with its logistics arm Shopee Xpress, teamed up with NORVIC Drugs Corporation and NutriAsia to collect and deliver sanitation kits and refreshments to Visayans affected by Typhoon Agaton. These donations were repacked and distributed by Shopee Xpress volunteers in the area. (more…)
Typhoon Odette destroys Badjao school
Without access to education, Badjao children will be left further behind (more…)
DITO Telecommunity connecting Filipinos after Typhoon Odette onslaught in beleaguered localities
Nothing is more crucial than staying connected in times of calamity and DITO Telecommunity has been a lifebelt for many Filipinos who have been massively affected by the recent onslaught of typhoon Odette in the country. (more…)
Maya-3 and Maya-4 CubeSats launched to International Space Station
The CubeSats Maya-3 and Maya-4 were launched to the ISS on August 29, 2021 at 3:14 P.M. (PST) aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket’s Dragon C208 as part of SpaceX Commercial Resupply Mission-23 (SpX-23). Weighing approximately 1.15 kilograms per unit with 10-centimeter cubic frames, these CubeSats house components that are designed to demonstrate nanosatellite-based remote data collection systems and optical imaging. Once the CubeSats are released from the ISS, they will move along an orbit similar to the space station’s, which is at an altitude of approximately 400 kilometers. (more…)