Science and Technology
E. Visayas Science Week features community-focused innovations
July 13, 2026, 7:09 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will showcase technologies designed to help communities become smarter and more sustainable during the Regional Science and Technology Week (RSTW) on July 15 to 17. DOST Eastern Visayas Regional Director John Glenn Ocaña said in an… Read More
Laptops, smartphones, game consoles costlier as AI fuels chip demand
July 12, 2026, 1:49 pm
GENEVA – Laptops, smartphones and gaming consoles are becoming significantly more expensive as artificial intelligence (AI) data centers drive up demand for memory chips, squeezing supplies for consumer electronics. Dutch public broadcaster NOS reported Saturday that memory chips are being… Read More
Samsung develops industry's fastest UFS 5.0 memory for on-device AI
June 23, 2026, 4:21 pm
SEOUL – Samsung Electronics Co. said Tuesday it has developed the industry's fastest Universal Flash Storage (UFS) 5.0 solution, designed to enable artificial intelligence (AI) models to run directly on devices without requiring a network connection. The South Korean tech giant said the… Read More
Scientists use sunlight to convert plastic waste into clean fuels
April 29, 2026, 8:19 pm
BAKU – Scientists are developing solar-powered technologies to convert plastic waste into clean fuels, offering a potential solution to both pollution and energy challenges, according to Xinhua. The research explores how sunlight-driven processes can transform discarded plastics into hydrogen,… Read More
Engineering students develop solar-powered boat for Samar tourists
April 18, 2026, 6:50 pm
BASEY, Samar – Four graduating engineering students from Eastern Visayas State University (EVSU) in Tacloban City unveiled a solar-powered electric pump boat that could reshape eco-friendly transport for tourists along the town’s Golden River. The students have turned over their project to a… Read More
DOST eyes agro-forest waste as biomass fuel source
April 14, 2026, 7:44 pm
MANILA – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Tuesday said bamboo pellets and charcoal briquettes, both locally-sourced, are promising biomass energy sources. Developed by the DOST- Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI), both materials’ clean and… Read More
DOST extends cash incentives to researchers, tech developers
March 26, 2026, 7:28 pm
MANILA – Over 100 researchers whose works were published in refereed (peer-reviewed) scientific journals, and technology developers who register their work with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), will receive up to PHP100,000 incentive from the Department of Science… Read More
DepEd to STEM learners: Use science, tech for better quality of life
March 11, 2026, 6:02 pm
MANILA – Education Secretary Sonny Angara on Wednesday urged Filipino learners to develop technology-driven solutions to help address pressing national and global challenges as he opened the 2026 National Science and Technology Fair (NSTF) in Quezon City. Organized by the Department of Education… Read More
S. Korea becomes 1st nation to enact law on safe AI usage
January 22, 2026, 2:48 pm
SEOUL – South Korea on Thursday formally enacted a comprehensive law governing the safe use of artificial intelligence (AI) models, becoming the first country globally in doing so, establishing a regulatory framework against misinformation and other hazardous effects involving the emerging… Read More
DICT to lift Grok AI ban after corrective measures
January 21, 2026, 5:04 pm
MANILA – The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and its attached agencies are ready to lift the access ban on the artificial intelligence (AI) platform Grok the Philippines once corrective measures are in place against illegal usage of its image generation features.… Read More
DOST-FPRDI pushes for science-based research on fire-safe construction
December 26, 2025, 5:27 pm
MANILA – The recent fire incident in Hong Kong has sparked conversations over the use of bamboo poles in construction. In a news release, the Department of Science and Technology-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) said it has been advancing research initiatives to… Read More
Tech giant to showcase refrigerator powered by Google AI next month
December 21, 2025, 7:18 pm
SEOUL – Samsung Electronics said Sunday it plans to showcase a premium refrigerator featuring Google's artificial intelligence (AI) model, Gemini, which can recognize food items stored inside through a built-in camera. The South Korean tech giant said it will unveil the new Bespoke AI… Read More
Recreational vehicles attract diverse demand in Japan
December 17, 2025, 8:57 pm
TOKYO – Recreational vehicles are attracting ever-rising attention in Japan, not just as campers but as evacuation shelters, traveling hotels and business offices. According to the Japan Recreational Vehicle Association, the number of such vehicles owned in the country hit 165,000 in 2024,… Read More
Japan accelerates self-driving truck tests
November 26, 2025, 11:43 am
TOKYO – In the face of a serious shortage of drivers in the logistics industry, Japan's government and commercial vehicle makers are accelerating experiments aimed at putting self-driving trucks into practical use. They are aiming to attain so-called Level 4 autonomous driving, or driving… Read More
Human challenge trials gain ground in Europe; Japan cautious
November 22, 2025, 6:18 pm
TOKYO – Controlled human infection model, or CHIM, trials, in which carefully screened volunteers are deliberately exposed to calibrated doses of pathogens, are primarily used in a number of European countries, but Japan remains wary. CHIM trials, also known as human challenge studies, are… Read More
PLDT-Smart pilots robotic arm tech in cell towers to boost coverage
November 18, 2025, 6:51 pm
MANILA – PLDT and its wireless subsidiary Smart Communications Inc. (PLDT-Smart) began their pilot test on the use of remote-controlled robotic arms in their cell towers to enable real-time network optimization and coverage improvements, particularly in underserved areas. In a statement on… Read More
Apple, Amazon net profits surge July-September
October 31, 2025, 7:54 pm
WASHINGTON – American tech giant Apple posted USD27.6 billion in net profits with a surge of 86 percent, while US-based e-commerce behemoth Amazon recorded USD180.2 billion in net profits with a rise of 13 percent, according to the firms’ respective financial results for July-September. Apple… Read More
Amazon plans to replace workers with robots - report
October 22, 2025, 6:33 pm
ISTANBUL – Amazon is planning a significant automation expansion that could eliminate the need to hire more than half a million workers in the US over the coming years, The New York Times reported Tuesday. Internal company documents and interviews reviewed by the newspaper reveal that Amazon's… Read More
Scientist Gay Jane Perez named PhilSA OIC
October 21, 2025, 9:29 am
MANILA – Malacañang has named Dr. Gay Jane Perez as officer-in-charge of the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) following the resignation of Director General Joel Marciano Jr. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro confirmed to reporters Perez's designation on Tuesday. Perez, who has served as… Read More
Online course provider cites PH's readiness for AI-related innovation
October 9, 2025, 8:29 pm
MANILA – The Philippine government is responding well to the continued technological innovation by including in its development plan policies for the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in its processes, an official of an online course provider said Thursday. Citing a January 2025 jobs… Read More
