June 2021 | International Law Alerts | Biotechnology / Technology

 

Microsoft recently announced the arrival and availability of its next-generation devices, Surface Pro 7+ for Business, Surface Laptop Go for Business, and Surface Go 2 for Business, to provide organizations, professionals, and learners in the Philippines the edge they need to adapt and thrive in the modern work environment.

The Philippines will soon be sending its biggest Filipino-made satellite to space.

Facing a heightened demand for its insurance services, Generali Life Assurance Philippines Inc. (GLAPI) tapped into the power of Cloud through Globe Business to prime its business capabilities for rapid growth amidst the increasing consumer appetite for digital services.

A water infrastructure and research center will soon rise in Region 2, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato de la Peña said

An official of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) renewed her call to universities to avail of the assistance from the agency and have their own niche centers or research and development (R&D) centers

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) launched on Monday the VolcanoPH Info mobile application, which would give Android users easy-to-read updates on the status of the country’s active volcanoes.

The Philippines will soon establish its first coastal engineering research and development (R&D) center in Ilocos Region, an official of the Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD) said Wednesday.

Over 8,000 private schools have partnered with Globe for connectivity and other solutions, wherein students, teachers and school administrators are able to seamlessly operate and work towards the goals they set for another academic year.

Flashpoint is the premier Philippine real estate auction platform, 100% curated and broker-verified. It is the only property auction available online which makes it easier for buyers and sellers to do their biddings and transactions within a few easy steps.

With 4G LTE in Batangas, internet speeds in the area have vastly improved, which has led to better connectivity. This helped businesses come to life in the new normal.

In the world, 14 of the top 30 brands are platform-based companies. In the Philippines, the most in-demand jobs are those that require digital skills such as digital marketers, graphic designers, user interface developers, and tech support among others.

Following US President Joe Biden’s issuance of an Executive Order prohibiting US-based companies from making investments in Chinese entities that undermine the security or democratic values of their country and allies, Philippine Senator Risa Hontiveros renews her call for the National Security Council to conduct a security audit of DITO.

But during the telco’s virtual press briefing last Friday, 11 June 2021, it turns out that a security audit of DITO was conducted already by the NSC and the country’s latest major telco aced it.

PLDT Enterprise and wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, recently partnered with the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) to launch Smart Online Store for their students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

The pandemic threw many people out of their comfort zones, forcing them to transform their homes into office spaces and classrooms. Home internet became a vital companion of many families.

For many years, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has been a proponent in improving the ease of doing transactions for Filipinos.

May 2021 Ookla Speedtest Global Index report showed remarkable increases in the Philippines’ global rankings in internet speed.

The country’s best technology business incubators (TBIs) were recently recognized at the PH Startup Incubator Awards (PHSIA) as part of the TBI 4.0 Program, an initiative forged through the partnership between QBO Innovation Hub and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).

CREATE Philippines is gathering the creative industry in a special two-day digital conference, featuring leaders and experts, to inspire and discuss the future of the Philippine creative economy.

Ateneo de Manila University, through Ateneo Center for Educational Development (ACED), and BagoSphere have signed an agreement to train and equip disadvantaged, out-of-school, and unemployed youth on English, interview, call center, and human skills to build their confidence, enhance their social skills, and make them competent and job-ready.