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Siena College of Taytay (SCT) in Rizal province is making the school more inclusive for all students, especially those with disabilities. With SCT being a valued partner in the PLDT Group’s education initiatives, PLDT and Smart, together with ATRIEV (Adaptive Technology for Rehabilitation, Integration, and Empowerment of the Visually Impaired), hosted a disability sensitivity workshop for its teachers and support personnel.   “Inclusivity is part of our agenda,” said Sr. Rosalea Busilac, O.P., president of SCT. “The training is especially helpful for our teachers because it gives them the opportunity to really deepen their understanding of learners with disabilities.” She added that the college also sees the session as an opportunity to identify further improvements to its facilities to better serve students with disabilities.   The training is part of a broader push by PLDT and Smart to expand access to education for underrepresented groups.   “We believe that no learner...

AMD reached an estimated 4x increase in AI energy efficiency from 2024 to 2026, building momentum toward its 2030 goal to deliver a 20x increase in rack-scale efficiency for AI training and inference. What’s the News? AMD has achieved an estimated 4x increase in AI energy efficiency as of mid-2026, ahead of its 3x projected target for this stage and more than double the historical trendline for the same point. This progress shows AMD is building momentum toward its 2030 goal to deliver a 20x increase in rack-scale energy efficiency for AI training and inference.1 2 It also reflects the work being done by AMD across silicon, systems and software to help customers scale AI workloads more efficiently. Why It Matters? AI compute is accelerating rapidly, raising the bar for what data center infrastructure needs to deliver. Meeting that demand requires innovation across the whole stack: CPUs, GPUs, networking, software, power and cooling all need to work together efficiently at the rack and ...

There’s a certain magic to traveling with your barkada for the first time. Long before the bags are packed, the trip has already begun in a group chat filled with flight screenshots, restaurant recommendations, itinerary debates, and plans that will inevitably change once everyone arrives. Then come the surprising moments during the trip like a tucked-away food spot discovered by chance, an unexpected detour that becomes the highlight of the day, or a sunset that brings everyone together just as the light turns golden. These are the moments that give a trip its story and naturally, they’re the ones you’ll want to capture. Arriving just in time for the next barkada getaway, the OPPO Reno16 Series 5G is now available nationwide, bringing its Pocket Studio imaging experience to travelers across the Philippines. More than a camera for documenting where you’ve been, the latest OPPO AI Phone is designed to capture the people, atmosphere, and spontaneous moments that make getting there memora...

Across the Philippines, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs)—from online sellers and cafés to neighborhood retail shops—are thriving not only through grit, but also with the help of digital tools that make operations easier and support business growth. Going digital, indeed, is the ideal path for merchants of all sizes as the economy pivots to a cash-lite society.   G-Xchange Inc. President and CEO Ren-ren Reyes, in a speaking engagement at the ANT Mo:Ments summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, stressed that digital tools must not only enable micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to access digital payments but also improve the way they run their businesses.   GCash for Business is doing so with a suite of next-generation payment systems built to help Filipino merchants move faster, serve more customers, and grow their businesses more efficiently.   A seamless and inclusive payment ecosystem   For many MSMEs, going digital remains easier said than done. Whi...

SHANGHAI, CHINA — Capturing a great shot is one thing. Capturing one while your subjects are speeding through a rollercoaster at up to 97 kilometers per hour is another. Anne and BJ took on the TRON Lightcycle Power Run at Shanghai Disneyland, one of Disneyland’s fastest and most futuristic attractions. At the heart of the action, the vivo X300 Ultra's 200MP 85mm ZEISS Gimbal-Grade APO Telephoto Camera brought the duo closer into frame, capturing their expressions and reactions as the ride raced through its futuristic track. [ Embed TikTok Video here: https://www.tiktok.com/@vivo_philippines/video/7673361440908135698 ] Taken at 85mm, f/2.67, 1/200s, ISO 50, the shot showcases the vivo X300 Ultra's dedicated telephoto camera in a challenging, fast-moving environment. Its 3° Gimbal-Grade OIS and 60 fps AF Tracking are designed to help keep moving subjects steady and in focus, making it possible to capture the rush of the ride while keeping Anne and BJ at the center of the frame...

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — vivo Philippines has launched vivo Community, its official online community platform where existing users, prospective buyers, and tech enthusiasts can access product information, join discussions, share photography content, and raise support concerns.  The platform is available through the Community tab in the vivo Store app or directly at bbs.vivo.com/ph , giving users a dedicated channel for information and assistance beyond vivo's social media pages. It brings together several sections covering different aspects of the vivo user experience. News & Events will carry product announcements, promotions, and event updates, while Tech & Specs will provide product deep-dives, comparisons, and feature explainers. Shot on vivo will feature user-generated content, photography challenges, and tips. Users can also participate in discussions through Connect & Discuss, which includes discussion threads, polls, and Q&A. Sports & Hoops will cover vivo...