Tech About PH

Eastern Communications, the Philippines' pioneering telecommunications company and ICT solutions provider, continues to exceed expectations in championing digital equity and inclusive progress through its sustained community and digital literacy efforts. The company's initiatives, led by its digital enablement program, Project Maaasahan, are advancing access to connectivity and digital literacy for underserved communities, ensuring that every Filipino has the tools to thrive in a digital-first world. Bringing connectivity where it matters The Philippines continues to face a significant digital divide. According to the World Bank, the access gap in broadband internet between social classes is rapidly expanding, with fixed broadband penetration in the top wealth quintile being significantly higher than in the bottom quintile. This disparity is further highlighted in a study by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), which shows that while 92% of barang...

Dino Mirafuentes runs a small organic farm in Ormoc City, Leyte, where he raises chickens for eggs, rabbits for meat, and grows vegetables using black soldier fly larvae as natural fertilizer. But when the 28-year-old farmer-entrepreneur posts about his farm on Facebook, he doesn't worry about typos anymore. He uses generative AI to polish his social media content and to design professional-looking labels for his products.   "I was conscious about spelling errors and grammar when making posts," shares Mirafuentes, who runs an integrated organic farm. "So why not use the resources that are available that can help my business? With AI tools, I'm more confident in my output." As more Filipino entrepreneurs shift online, PLDT Enterprise and Smart Communications, Inc.’s comprehensive Ebiznovation efforts are proving crucial for small businesses across the Visayas.   "These initiatives represent our commitment to ensuring that every Filipino entrepreneur has ...

As part of its continued commitment to education and community development, OPPO Philippines recently donated computers and school supplies to Dalipit Elementary School in Cuenca, Batangas. The donation included 18 computer sets to strengthen the school's digital learning infrastructure, along with essential school supplies for 130 students from Grades 1 to 6. This initiative reflects OPPO’s dedication to empowering Filipino students by nurturing holistic education, creativity, and personal growth. With better access to learning tools, students are more equipped to reach their full potential and prepare for a brighter future. Grateful for the support, the residents of Barangay Dalipit West shared their appreciation for the generous gesture. “Dalipit Elementary School is truly fortunate. Many schools are in need of computers, and we are thankful that ours was chosen. Thank you very much, OPPO,” said Barangay Councilor Mary Ann Pascual. Barangay Captain Felicisima Jumaran...

Manila, Philippines, 23 June 2025  —– Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has entered a three-year partnership with UNICEF Luxembourg to advance digital skills and blockchain literacy among young people . The partnership enrolls Bitget into the Game Changers Coalition (GCC) led by UNICEF Office of Innovation (OOI). Support from Bitget will help reach 300,000 people - including adolescent girls, parents, mentors and teachers with blockchain skills- across eight countries; Armenia, Brazil, Cambodia, India, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Morocco, and South Africa. Through the partnership, Bitget Academy, the educational arm of Bitget, will help develop UNICEF’s first interactive, online and in-person blockchain training module based on video games creation skills development for teachers and young people. This is a welcome inclusion to a curriculum already reaching hundreds of thousands of people. Support from Bitget will also help expand the Coalition’s reach to a ni...