Here Are 7 Filipino AI-Powered Tech Startups Set to Represent PH at GITEX AI Asia 2026
The Philippines’ startup ecosystem is steadily growing in global rankings, and a new generation of Filipino innovators is helping push it forward. In the Global Innovation Index 2025 released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the Philippines ranked 50th out of 139 economies, reinforcing its position as one of the most consistent innovation climbers […]
The Mind Museum Turns 14 – Celebrating Years of Making Science Come Alive
Since opening in 2012, The Mind Museum has inspired millions of visitors by bringing the wonders of science to life. At its core is a mission to spark curiosity and strengthen public engagement with science, encouraging people to explore solutions to real-world problems, while enriching individual, community, and national life. Through thoughtfully designed exhibitions and […]
DOST-TAPI Brings Reg’l Grassroots Innovators to the National Stage at NICE 2026
The journey of Filipino innovation begins in the regions and culminates on the national stage. The Regional Invention Contest and Exhibits (RICE) and the National Invention Contest and Exhibits (NICE) are interconnected platforms designed to discover, nurture, and elevate the country’s brightest inventors, innovators, and researchers. Conducted alternately every other year, RICE serves as the […]
Mapúa Education Group Introduces ChatGPT Edu – A first for Philippine Education
Building on its “Co-Intelligence” strategy—first established internally in September 2024 before its official public unveiling in October 2025—the Mapúa Education Group (MEG), comprising Mapúa University, Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna (MMCL), Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao (MMCM), and Mapúa Malayan Digital College (MMDC), announced another historic milestone: a group-wide collaboration with OpenAI, a leading research and product […]
DOST-TAPI Honors Filipino Creatives at Gawad Alunig x Dalumat 2025
The Department of Science and Technology–Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI) successfully concluded the 4th edition of Gawad Alunig x Dalumat (GAxD) 2025, recognizing Filipino creatives who transformed grassroots innovation stories into compelling visual narratives that promote locally-developed technologies. The awarding ceremony was held during the 39th Anniversary Celebration of DOST-TAPI on January 30, 2026, […]