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The world is undergoing a technological evolution driven by various factors. This technological evolution has spurred the planned establishment of the country’s first and largest hyperscale data center, poised to accelerate and revolutionize the Philippines’ IT capabilities. The Philippines stands out as a premier BPO hub, primarily catering to the outsourced needs of tech companies.…
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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation today said outlawing Internet Gaming Licensees or IGLs, previously called POGOs (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators) could cause bigger problems since it would drive legitimate operators underground. “If this happens, it would become harder for us to monitor them, and the number of illegal operators would grow and pose a…
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General Romeo Brawner Jr, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (CSAFP), met with his counterparts from the United States, Japan, and Australia at the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on May 31. The CSAFP along with LtGen Ken-ichiro Nagumo of Japan, Gen Angus Campbell of Australia, and Adm Samuel…
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Philippine Army and U.S. Army Pacific engaged their simulated opposing forces during the Battle Period Phase of the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center-Exportable (JPMRC-X) Exercise at the Combat Readiness Training Area in Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija from June 1 to 10, 2024. Training teams from PA and USARPAC sharpened their warfighting skills in the Battle…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. asked the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) on Monday to collaborate further with the government to secure the country’s energy infrastructure. At the same time, President Marcos urged the NGCP to help meet the country’s growing demand for electricity. “I urge the NGCP to work closely with the…
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The Department of Agriculture has officially lifted the temporary ban on the domestic and wild birds and their products including poultry meat, day old chicks, eggs and semen originating from the State of Ohio, United States of America. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. signed the memorandum order no. 23 on Friday, rescinding the temporary…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. highlighted on Monday the significance of the Isabela Ground Mounted Solar Project (IGMSP) in securing the country’s energy sources. According to President Marcos, the project is expected to strengthen the national grid and assure the Philippines of a renewable energy-secure future. “This project is not only about transforming the energy…
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines installed MGen Luis Rex Bergante as the new commander of Eastern Mindanao Command (EASTMINCOM) in a Change of Command ceremony on June 7 in Davao City. MGen Bergante comes in from his stint as commander of the Training and Doctrine Command, Philippine Army and with a wealth of experience…
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The Department of Energy (DOE) has started its preparations for the La Niña phenomenon to avoid or mitigate damages to transmission lines. “La Niña naman po ang pinaghahandaan na namin ngayon, kasi pagpasok naman po ng La Niña kapag humalo sa tag-ulan sobra naman po ang tubig,” DOE Assistant Secretary Mario Marasigan said in a…
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An official from the Philippines’ Climate Change Commission (CCC) on Saturday urged all stakeholders to carry out a “National Adaptation Plan Process” in order to reduce the country’s vulnerability to the impacts of climate change. “National Adaptation Plan, because we need to adapt to the changes in the climate, gumawa tayo… in the last couple…
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