St. Luke’s Medical Center has marked a major milestone after completing more than 2,500 robotic surgeries over the past 15…
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IUCN adopts motion to control global wild pet trade
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress has adopted a landmark resolution to combat the escalating…
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AI can help fight corruption, strengthen healthcare
Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a powerful ally in exposing corruption, but without integrity, accountability, and political will, it will…
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UK-Philippine Partnership Unlocks a $20 Billion Opportunity in Waste Rice Straw
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – A new, commercially scalable “Rice Straw Biogas Hub” in the Philippines, funded by Innovate-UK, is poised to…
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Philippine businesses lag in AI adoption despite digital access—PIDS
Despite near-universal access to computers and the internet, Philippine businesses remain slow in adopting artificial intelligence (AI).
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PhilAAST celebrates scientific excellence, honors 10 researchers for outstanding contributions
The Philippine Association for the Advancement of Science and Technology (PhilAAST) honored 10 individuals from the scientific community for their…
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Flood control corruption an obscene plunder of much-needed climate funds – Greenpeace
The Philippines could have potentially lost as much as Php1.089 trillion (US$19.45 billion) of the government’s climate-tagged expenditures to corruption…
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New blood test identifies treatable asthma in most patients
A new blood test could revolutionize how asthma is treated, offering a precise, effective, and affordable path to relief for…
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The Asian Compass recognized at PIDS media award
The Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) recognized The Asian Compass as one of the media publications honored for their…
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Study finds hot days spur occurrence of hail in Philippines
The Philippines, like other tropical countries, is known more for its balmy climate than for hailstorms. But a new study—the…
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