Technology
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DOST-PAGASA Evaluates Disaster Warning Systems in Occidental Mindoro
The Department of Science and Technology’s weather bureau (DOST-PAGASA) has conducted a comprehensive assessment of early warning devices across Occidental Mindoro province from July 1-5, 2025 to strengthen disaster preparedness in Mindoro island. The five-day…
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32 Free WiFi Hotspots Activated in Oriental Mindoro to Bridge Digital Divide
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has activated 32 free Wi-Fi hotspots across 11 locations in Oriental Mindoro which will expand internet access in underserved communities. The announcement came during the Regional ICT…
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DOST Eyes Thermal Drying Facility in Naujan
The national government plans to establish a pilot thermal drying facility in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro, to transform agriculture using hydrothermal energy from natural hot springs, reports said. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) identified…
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Mindoro Today Emerges as Digital News Powerhouse with Explosive Growth in Views and Engagement
Less than a year after its launch, Mindoro Today has transformed from a startup digital news platform into a formidable media presence, recording extraordinary growth metrics that signal its emergence as Mindoro island’s leading news…
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Mindoro Jail’s Digital Skills Program Earns Global Recognition at UN Summit
A digital literacy program for inmates in Mindoro has been selected as a champion project at the 2025 World Summit on the Information Society, showing innovative approaches to prisoner rehabilitation through technology education. The program,…
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Man Arrested in Oriental Mindoro for Selling SIM Card Linked to E-Wallet Account
Police have arrested a 33-year-old man on for allegedly selling a registered SIM card linked to an electronic payment account, authorities said. The suspect, identified only as “Caloy,” was apprehended during an entrapment operation conducted…
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Mindoro Leads Mimaropa’s Business Digitalization Push with State University Partnerships
Mindoro is at the forefront of a Department of Science and Technology (DOST) digitalization program in MIMAROPA region, partnering with state universities and colleges (SUCs) to drive the digital transformation of micro, small, and medium…
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Energy-Saving Device Scams Proliferate Amid Mindoro Power Crisis
As residents of Mindoro continue to deal with frequent power outages, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has issued a stern warning against fraudulent energy-saving devices flooding the market. The island, which has suffered…
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Free Wi-Fi in 10 Mindoro Public Areas
The national government is expanding its digital infrastructure to Occidental Mindoro with free Wi-Fi installations planned across major public locations. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has identified ten strategic sites across eight…
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IMSI Catchers Pose Threat to Personal Security
The use of IMSI catchers, devices that mimic legitimate cell towers to intercept mobile communications, poses a threat to personal security and privacy, according to a recent public advisory. These devices, also known as “Stingrays,”…