Aging trend accelerates; global elderly population now tops 8 billion

ISTANBUL– The global population aged 65 and over has nearly doubled to 10.3%, and this trend is expected to continue. The world’s population, which continues to grow at varying rates in different regions, has already surpassed 8 billion people. According to the UN Population Fund’s (UNFPA) “2024 State of World Population Report,” global population dynamics…

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DOST LAUNCHES ESTABLISHMENT OF MATERIAL RECOVERY FACILITIES IN CAUAYAN CITY 

THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST), in partnership with the City Government of Cauayan, and Isabela State University (ISU), officially launched recently the establishment of Material Recovery Facilities (MRF) in Cauayan City, Isabela.  Besides recycling, there are meaningful opportunities and smart solutions for waste reduction management across the value chain in developing a circular…

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Salceda to Bangkok Climate Talks delegates: PH did more than its pledge to shift to renewable energy

Former Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda proudly told international  delegates to the recent High Level Roundtable Talks of Climate Leaders held in Bangkok that “the Philippines has done more than its commitments to rapidly shift to renewable energy through its own initiatives. Salceda, who was former Asian Co-chairman of the United Nations Green Climate…

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PBBM warns public against cyberfraud, says gov’t monitoring online transactions to prevent scamming

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday warned the people against the threat and risks posed by fraudulent use of artificial intelligence (AI). The President said the government continues to monitor transactions in the digital space to protect the public against scammers and abusive online lenders, “We continue to monitor very closely and do all…

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Palawan farmers and fisherfolk learn to manage their money and income through BDO Network Bank’s financial education initiatives

BDO Network Bank Brooke’s Point, Palawan is now open to serve individuals and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in need of financial solutions. BDO Network Bank (BDONB) has conducted financial education training sessions for farmers and fishermen in Bgy. Ipilan, Brooke’s Point, Palawan to raise awareness on the importance of saving for their future. BDONB,…

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Students learn responsible use of AI tools in SciComm fields

More than 200 junior to senior high school students from 15 educational institutions in Metro Manila and nearby provinces now have a better understanding and appreciation of how Science Communication and various Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can complement each other. These students participated in a forum facilitated by the Department of Science and Technology-Science and…

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Davao LGUs explore DOST Balik Scientist’s AI solutions improve traffic, urban mobility

Davao LGUs explore DOST Balik Scientist’s AI solutions improve traffic, urban mobility Local Government Units (LGUs) across Davao Region are looking for opportunities to transform urban mobility, traffic management, and city planning using advanced AI-driven platforms. Traffic congestion and road safety continue to challenge many cities in the country, while traditional urban planning tools are…

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