Incoming senior high school (SHS) students may apply for government subsidy vouchers starting Nov. 9. For manual submissions, the deadline is the third Friday of January (Jan. 15 next year). Students who file their applications online, through…
Responsible use of the Internet, online access and slow Internet speed were issues discussed during yesterday’s multi-stakeholders consultation for the draft of the Philippine Declaration on Internet Rights and Principles. Representatives from the academe, bloggers, civil society…
With the Internet becoming an almost indispensable communicating and transacting vehicle, more and more people are storing data –both personal and professional– in the web. Today, this growing container of mankind’s digital databank is call the Cloud.…
by Juli Ann Sibi UP Cebu Intern A ruggedized, water-resistant laptop hybrid computer has been developed for students in the primary to tertiary levels. The laptop, which can also be used as a tablet when detached from…
A CEBU-BASED nonprofit technology organization TechTalks.ph will bring Microsoft Philippines to Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental for a first-ever Startup Cloud Camp today at Foundation University. Powered by Microsoft and co-organized by TechTalks.ph, ICT Association of Dumaguete and…
Where to watch the Mayweather-vs-Pacquiao bout live on pay-per view? Shopcast, a Cebu-based start-up launched a free service app that would help Cebuanos look for the nearest and best Mayweather-Pacquiao Live on Pay-Per View offers in their…
A minor was arrested after his victim managed to track him down using the GPS locator in her cell phone last Monday. Cara Revolosa, a resident of barangay Upper Tawason in Mandaue City, woke up at 5…
Innovate and use technology to increase competitiveness or risk getting left behind. Two officials of the Philippine Retailers Association Cebu chapter gave this advice to local players to help them to become competitive and to maximize the…
“WHY use a stylus pen when a keyboard will do?” one may ask. Obviously, taking down notes is a lot easier with a stylus pen and tablet in hand since one can do it standing up, while…
Feeling lonely because you’re alone at home? Don’t post that on Facebook. Being discerning about what one posts on social networking sites was the No. 1 advice policemen gave a group of teenagers as the law enforcers…
More than just a venue to inspire the startup community of, Geeks on a Beach (GOAB) can also be a catalyst for social good by using technology as a tool for disaster response. “Maybe GOAB could think…
The Philippines is ready for a “startup revolution.” Earl Valencia, IdeaSpace Foundation director, said this to the 400 participants attending yesterday’s opening of the Geeks on a Beach event at the Movenpick Hotel in Mactan Island. “Can…
