Converge CEO and Co-Founder Dennis Anthony Uy is calling for stronger collaboration between the government and the technology sector to drive the Philippines’ digital transformation. Speaking at a Partners’ Night hosted with the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) ahead of the 51st Philippine Business Conference and Expo, Uy emphasized the urgent need to […]
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Philippine Startup Week Kicks Off Nationwide to Boost Filipino Innovation and Global Competitiveness
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) have come together to launch the 6th annual Philippine Startup Week 2024 (PHSW24), from November 11-15, at the Blue Leaf Events Pavilion, Taguig City, supported by SCALE NCR This year’s theme, “ISA Para sa […]
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First 21st Century classrooms built in Lipa, Batangas
The first batch of 21st Century classrooms has been built in Lipa, Batangas.
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PHL gov’t partners with Facebook to offer faster internet
The Philippine government is partnering with Facebook to provide faster internet via the Luzon Bypass Infrastructure (LBI) project, effectively making it a third major player in the telecoms industry. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA) signed an agreement with EDGE a.k.a. Facebook to build and operate […]
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Free Wi-Fi on 24-km stretch of EDSA now available
High-speed Wi-Fi Internet for commuters plying the EDSA highway in Metro Manila has been made accessible to the public beginning June 12
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Biz licensing streamlined, permits released in 2 days
Businesses in the Philippines can now enjoy streamlined processes and only 2 days for licensing, with the new agreement forged between government
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