Banking on a digital remedy in the Philippine
After finishing her undergraduate degree, Christina Quiambao landed her first job. But to start working as a media writer, she had to sign up for a payroll account with her employer’s designated bank.
The difficulty of opening a bank account is one of the reasons why there are 36.9 million unbanked Filipinos – roughly 47% of the country’s adult population – as of the second quarter of 2021. Tech in Asia
Pagtuturo Ng Agham, Ginalingan: The Creative Mind Behind Viral ‘Science Kwela’ Videos
Today’s topic: Formation of Light Elements. Teacher Immanuel Maglasang stands in front of the class, but instead of writing on the blackboard, words show up where he waves his hand. A few seconds later, four elements pop up before the opening billboard rolls in. Before the minute is up, he visually combines quarks into protons and neutrons. FlipScience
SaniTents PH: Facebook Post Sparks Collab To Fight COVID-19
When Industrial Designer August Patacsil saw the chaotic first working day of the Metro Manila community quarantine due to COVID-19, he was mortified. “After the lockdown – the people did the opposite.”
Then he had an idea: a sanitation tent for deployment in public places, to help fight the disease.” FlipScience
From the sea of smartphones: Waiting to be #BlessedByThePope's smile
Ayan na, ayan na!"
A tablet emerged from a sea of heads, followed by a school of smartphones puncturing the thick air, all eager for the biggest catch on camera: Pope Francis, live in Manila. GMA News
