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KUALA LUMPUR, The Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) has formalised a strategic collaboration with Russia’s National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE) through the exchange of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU aims to foster academic, cultural, and institutional cooperation, focusing on foresight in science, technology, and socio-economic development; the use of statistics and indicators in science, technology, and innovation (STI); and the formulation of STI policies. ‘This partnership reflects both institutions’ shared commitment to driving impactful research and policy-making in these critical fields,’ said a statement issued by MIGHT. MIGHT chief operating officer Ida Semurni

SYDNEY, Enterprises in Asia Pacific are quickly adopting new application development and maintenance (ADM) technologies as they carry out digital transformations, according to a new research report published today by Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a leading global technology research and advisory firm. The 2024 ISG Provider Lens S Next-gen ADM Services report for Asia Pacific finds that the region’s ADM market is expanding rapidly, mostly driven by organizations upgrading legacy systems, migrating to the cloud and integrating advanced technologies such as AI and ML. The global market for ADM and infrastructure services grew 57 percent in Q2, thanks

DAVAO CITY – The Malingin family from Maragusan, Davao de Oro, was honored as this year’s ‘Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya’ by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) 11 in an awarding ceremony on Monday. The Malingins, beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) since 2011, emerged as the grand winners, besting five other families in the region. They were awarded a plaque and a PHP15,000 cash prize for their exemplary values and contributions to their community. The annual search for Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya celebrates families who exemplify qualities that inspire other 4Ps beneficiaries, showcasing how strong family bonds

LAOAG CITY – At least 12 indigent patients will be catered to daily once the Governor Roque B. Ablan Sr. Memorial Hospital opens its first dialysis center in November. The clinic will have six dialysis machines that will operate in two shifts from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., hospital officer-in-charge Dr. Arlene Ragasa said in a media interview Monday. ‘This is a big help to our constituents as we will not be charging anything from them. The cost (hemodialysis sessions) will be covered by PhilHealth (Philippine Health Insurance Corporation),’ she said. As of latest data, 20 patients have already made

Manila: Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Monday urged for the passage of a measure seeking to strengthen the professional standards and pool of qualified teachers, while enabling the Teacher Education Institutions (TEIs) to reinforce the constructive alignment between the curriculum, teacher training, and licensure examination. Senate Bill (SB) No. 2840 seeks to amend Republic Act No. 7836 or the Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act, as amended by Republic Act No. 9293. In pushing for the measure, Gatchalian pointed out that the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) is the measure by which the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Board for Professional Teachers