The Philippines has had its share of controversial presidents, and Rodrigo Duterte is no exception. He served as the 16th President of the Philippines from 2016 until 2022, leaving a lasting legacy that remains a topic of debate even after…
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Healthcare System in the Philippines: Opportunities and Challenges
As a developing country, the Philippines faces many challenges when it comes to providing healthcare services to its citizens. Despite efforts to improve the healthcare system, the Philippines still lags behind many other countries in terms of access to quality…
DSWD Secretary Plans AI Messaging Platform to Streamline Social Welfare Services
DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian has expressed interest in leveraging the GovTech Accelerator Programme of Creative HQ, New Zealand to develop an artificial intelligence messaging platform that can help answer frequently asked questions of DSWD clients. This AI-based solution aims to…
Starlink: The Key to Connecting the Philippines’ Far-Flung Areas
Starlink is the Philippine government’s hope for providing internet access to the country’s far-flung areas. With the COVID-19 pandemic causing disruptions across the globe, internet access has become more critical than ever before. Remote work, online learning, and telemedicine have…
From Siege to Restoration: The Story of Marawi City’s Rebuilding Efforts
Marawi City, located in the Southern Philippines, was once a bustling city and a center of trade and commerce. However, in 2017, the city was plagued by a violent siege carried out by Islamic extremists. The five-month-long conflict resulted in…
