Google offers University Verification Workshops to help fight misinformation
Google News Initiative (GNI) will be hosting free University Verification Workshops from May 24 to June 9, 2021, for students, journalists, and fact-checkers.
Ilocos Norte sets up OneStore Hub for distribution, online transaction
Ilocos Norte has set up its own OneSTore Hub for distribution and online transactions through the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 1 and the provincial government.
How Google’s Earthquake Alerts System Works in Android Smartphones
Google has launched an Earthquake Alerts System for android smartphones in the Philippines, a free feature that detects earthquakes around the world and alerts people.
Philippines keeps innovation achiever status in Global Innovation Index
The Philippines has kept its place for the third straight year as an "Innovation Achiever" on the 2021 Global Innovation Index (GII) which tracked innovation through the COVID-19 crisis.
Unmasking Fake Job Ads: JobStreet’s #ProjectCombat Aims to Shield Job Seekers From Growing Scam...
The exponential growth of social media and messaging apps has shifted the traditional job search landscape, offering job seekers a variety of channels to explore potential employment opportunities. However, the advent of these platforms has opened up new avenues for deceit and fraud. To combat these rising threats, the online job platform JobStreet, a service by SEEK, has launched a pioneering educational initiative, #ProjectCombat.
Pioneer batch of CALABARZON OFWs start training for tech-based enterprises
The pioneer batch of CALABARZON OFWs has started training with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to set up technology-based enterprises.
Lanao del Sur schools receive STARBOOKS digital S&T library
The Department of Science and Technology–Lanao Del Norte (DOST-LDN) recently handed over six (6) units of STARBOOKS Digital Library to three schools situated in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas or GIDA in the province.
Philippines’ Covid-19 RT-PCR test kit maker Manila HealthTek acquires ISO nod
Manila HealthTek (MTek), the maker of the first locally produced Covid-19 RT-PCR test kit, has acquired its international standard accreditation via ISO9001.
Globe pilots Southeast Asia’s 1st lens antenna technology
The Philippines' digital platform, Globe, has successfully completed pilot deployments of Southeast Asia's first multi-beam, multi-band lens antenna technology.
Public welcomed to webinar on satellite internet for remote Philippine areas
The public is encouraged to attend a virtual public webinar to analyze the promise of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites in meeting the demand for internet connectivity in remote areas in the Philippines.
How the Philippines is Leading the Charge in Online Fact-Checking
In an age of misinformation, the Philippines has emerged as a global leader in the fight against fake news. According to Google Trends, the country ranks first in the world for searches on "fake news" and "misinformation" in 2023. It also places in the top ten globally for "disinformation" and "fact-checking" searches. This growing interest signifies that Filipinos are increasingly curious about these crucial issues and eager to better understand them.
Disaster science communication can be improved with experience-based study
The Philippines' science communication in times of disasters is expected to be improved with the experience-based study to be conducted by the Philippines Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) in partnership with the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) and Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU).
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