Tag: Artificial Intelligence
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Apple Accelerates U.S. Expansion with $500 Billion Investment, 20,000 New Jobs Planned
Apple has announced plans to invest more than $500 billion in the United States over the next four years—a move that will create 20,000 new jobs. The tech giant’s unprecedented commitment comes at a time when companies are scrambling to lead in the race for advanced artificial intelligence technologies. The shift to ramp up domestic…
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Senator Calls for Heightened Public Awareness Campaign Against Online Romance Scams
Senator Joel Villanueva has called for a more robust public education campaign to combat the rising tide of online romance scams, following a report from the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) that documented eight cases in January alone. The previous year saw a total of 72 such incidents. Villanueva stressed the importance of using…
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Vietnam Surges Ahead in Southeast Asia’s Digital Economy
In 2024, Vietnam’s digital economy experienced a remarkable expansion, contributing 18.3% to the nation’s GDP and achieving an annual growth rate exceeding 20%. This growth rate is triple that of Vietnam’s overall GDP and marks the highest in Southeast Asia, as reported by the Vietnam News Agency (VNA). The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC)…
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NEDA Highlights AI’s Role in Boosting Philippine Economy
MANILA – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has emphasized the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in propelling economic growth, increasing productivity, and sparking innovation across multiple sectors in the Philippines. A recent policy note from NEDA’s Office of the Undersecretary for Legislative Affairs, authored by Krystal Lyn Tan Uy, delves into how…
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Chinese National Arrested for Espionage Studied at Military-Run University
MANILA – A Chinese national, recently arrested on espionage charges, was revealed to have attended a university operated by the Chinese military, according to the Bureau of Immigration (BI). BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado disclosed that the individual, an IT specialist, was involved in collecting data on critical Philippine infrastructures. The suspect has been in…
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NIA Urges Local Governments to Boost Distribution of Affordable BBM Rice
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) is reaching out to local government units (LGUs) across the Philippines to expand the reach of Bagong Bayaning Magsasaka (BBM) rice, priced at PHP29 per kilogram. This initiative aims to make the affordable rice more accessible to Filipino consumers, particularly to senior citizens, persons with disabilities, solo parents, and beneficiaries…
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NIA Urges Local Governments to Expand Reach of Affordable BBM Rice
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) is reaching out to local government units (LGUs) across the Philippines to broaden the distribution of Bagong Bayaning Magsasaka (BBM) rice, priced at PHP29 per kilogram. This initiative aims to make the affordable rice more accessible to Filipino consumers, particularly to senior citizens, persons with disabilities, solo parents, and beneficiaries…
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NIA Urges Local Governments to Expand Access to Affordable BBM Rice
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) is reaching out to local government units (LGUs) across the Philippines to broaden the distribution of Bagong Bayaning Magsasaka (BBM) rice, priced at PHP29 per kilogram. This initiative aims to make the affordable rice more accessible to Filipino consumers, particularly targeting senior citizens, persons with disabilities, solo parents, and beneficiaries…
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Taiwan Still Has 3,000 Job Openings for Filipinos in High-Tech Industries
MANILA – A labor attaché announced on Saturday that there are still approximately 3,000 job vacancies in Taiwan for Filipinos, particularly in the semiconductor and artificial intelligence sectors. This announcement was made during a news forum in Quezon City by Cesar Chavez Jr., the Labor Attaché and Director of the Migrant Workers Office in Taipei.…
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Taiwan Still Has 3,000 Job Openings for Filipinos in Tech Sectors
MANILA – A labor attaché announced on Saturday that approximately 3,000 job vacancies remain open for Filipinos in Taiwan, particularly in the semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI) industries. This statement was made during a news forum in Quezon City by Cesar Chavez Jr., the Labor Attaché and Director of the Migrant Workers Office in Taipei.…
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