🇵🇭 Technology
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From Smartphones to Tsinelas: Could a Filipino Digital Detox Cure Our Screen Addiction?
Inspired by a bold US experiment, we examine if swapping your smartphone for a 'dumb phone' could reclaim your time, mental health, and real-life connections in the Philippines.
Is Your Mouse Moving for Meta? PH Tech Workers Eye Privacy Risks as Meta Captures Keystrokes for AI Training
The social media giant is tracking U.S. employees' every click and keystroke to train autonomous AI agents, sparking a global debate on workplace surveillance that hits close to home for Filipino BPO and tech talent.
Australia's Gaming Safety Crackdown: A Wake-Up Call for Filipino Parents and Regulators
As Australia demands Roblox and Minecraft detail child protection measures, experts warn the Philippines faces similar risks with millions of young gamers online.
NASA's Artemis Moon Program Spurs Global Space Race, Philippines Eyes Scientific Collaboration
With SpaceX and Blue Origin landers in focus, Filipino scientists and engineers see opportunities for international partnerships and technology transfer.
Philippines' eGovPH App Restored After Downtime, DICT Rules Out Security Breach
Government's digital services platform returns following two-day disruption attributed to user surge, not cyberattack.
Philippines' DOST Backs Portable Device to Detect Heavy Metals in Local Crops
New rapid diagnostic method aims to safeguard Filipino food supply and exports from contamination, addressing recent FDA warnings.
AI Fortune-Telling Trend in South Korea Sparks Debate Among Filipino Tech and Faith Communities
As Seoul embraces AI-powered 'shamans', Filipino tech entrepreneurs and religious leaders examine potential cultural and economic implications for the Philippines.
NASA's Artemis II Photography Training Holds Lessons for Philippine Space Ambitions
Elite instructors provided 20 hours of specialized visual documentation training to astronauts, a model for developing Filipino technical expertise.
EU Launches Age Verification App, Sparks Debate on Child Safety for Philippines' Digital Landscape
As Europe rolls out mandatory tech to curb children's social media access, Filipino lawmakers and parents watch closely, weighing similar protections against privacy and access concerns.
Motorcycle Rider Killed, Passenger Injured in Ifugao Ravine Accident
Tragic crash in mountainous region highlights persistent road safety risks in Philippine provinces, renewing calls for improved infrastructure and driver awareness.
Roblox Faces Legal Action Over Alleged Grooming, Sparking Online Safety Concerns for Filipino Youth
U.S. lawsuit alleges platform facilitated predator contact, raising alarms for Philippines' 43 million young gamers and prompting calls for parental vigilance.
Pope Francis Honors Algeria's 'Martyrs' of Civil War, Echoing Philippine Church's History of Sacrifice
Beatification of 19 clergy and nuns killed during Algeria's 1992-2002 conflict resonates with Filipino Catholics' own narratives of faith under persecution.
Philippine Cybercrime Agency Urges Roblox to Adopt National ID for Stricter Child Safety
CICC warns platform ban is a 'last resort' if the gaming giant fails to strengthen age verification for millions of young Filipino users.
Greece's Social Media Ban for Minors Under 15 Sparks Digital Safety Debate in Philippines
As Greece announces a 2027 ban, Filipino lawmakers and parents question if similar restrictions could protect youth from online harms.
Philippine Authorities Alerted as Global Study Exposes Nude Image Trade on Telegram
Cybersecurity researchers uncover massive non-consensual sharing network, raising alarms for Filipino users and prompting calls for stronger digital protection laws.