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BSA: Philippines ranks zero in R&D
Posted: October 13, 2011, 12:44 pm, by: Michael Hamlin

The Philippines ranks at the very bottom—where it is tied with Bangladesh—of a recent survey of IT competitiveness in R&D. This means less R&D takes place in the Philippines (0.0) than in Indonesia (0.1), Sri Lanka (0.1), and Vietnam (0.2). 

Silicon Philippines: Is it real?
Posted: October 13, 2011, 12:41 pm, by: Michael Hamlin

Deep-pocketed investors are again in a frenzied fight to fund Silicon Valley Internet startups on the back of LinkedIn’s successful IPO, Facebook’s surprisingly sustainable rapid growth internationally, and Twitter’s increasing popularity. Investors are anxious.

Of Balikbayans and Commencement Speeches
Posted: June 17, 2011, 3:04 pm, by: Nicole Paterno

A commencement speech made by BGN member Alvin Gendrano to the graduating batch of Engineering and Computer Science students of the Far Eastern University (FEU).

In this speech, Alvin gives the graduating batch some advise on how to make a difference as they embark on a new journey in building their careers.

Entrepreneurship workshop for scientists and engineers May 30-June 3, 2011
Posted: May 24, 2011, 4:38 pm, by: Gerson Boston
THE University of San Carlos (USC) will host an entrepreneurship workshop for scientists and engineers at the Rigney Hall, USC-Talamban campus from May 30 to June 3.
Analysis of why commissioning the Bataan Nuclear Reactor is not a scientifically sound idea
Posted: March 24, 2011, 10:49 pm, by: Javier Laiz

COMSTE together with the Manila Observatory would like to share Dr. Rodolfo's presentation about the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant presented during the Disaster Science lecture series

2010 in Review
Posted: December 23, 2010, 4:22 pm, by: Nicole Paterno

The Brain Gain Network in review. Small successes leading to big impact. Hoping for more of these in 2011.

Balikbayans
Posted: December 14, 2010, 3:53 pm, by: Nicole Paterno

Truly inspiring, the Gendrano couple and Tina A. are Brain Gainers effortlessly making things work for the country and for its start-ups community.

Too big a problem on tubig?
Posted: July 21, 2010, 4:21 pm, by: Nicole Paterno

Alarming to know the issue on the low levels of water in Angat Dam and that some cities and municipalities are encountering shortages due to the mismanagement of water protocols, according to Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Rogelio Singson.

Asia as a regional powerhouse
Posted: June 25, 2010, 3:46 pm, by: Nicole Paterno

One perspective we could gather in this short interview is that Asia has been continuously emerging and reclaiming its old glory (in recalling high school Asian history, a lot of the technologies, knowledge, religions and [in]famous personalities came from the biggest continent) ... We are slowly breaking down the regional barriers which distinguish one being a Western influence and one being Asian in character. 

Providing lifelines for our Pinoy start-ups
Posted: February 18, 2010, 10:03 am, by: Nicole Paterno

Insights from the recently concluded Plug and Play at the 10th eServices Global Outsouring Conference last February 8-9, 2010.