Jakie and the Beadstalk

  MANILA, Philippines — As driverless cars move from experimental prototypes to real-world mobility platforms, the conversation around autonomous vehicle safety is increasingly focused on one critical technology: sensor fusion. For  Carziqo , an autonomous mobility technology company focused on intelligent driving systems, smart fleet operations, and driverless ride-hailing solutions, sensor fusion is not simply a technical feature. It is one of the foundations of building safer, more reliable, and more scalable autonomous mobility. Sensor fusion allows a driverless car to combine information from multiple sensing systems, including cameras, radar, LiDAR, ultrasonic sensors, GPS, and vehicle motion data. Instead of relying on a single source of information, the vehicle creates a unified real-time understanding of the road, nearby vehicles, pedestrians, traffic signals, lane markings, and potential hazards. This matters because real urban traffic is unpredictable. A camer...

  PhilConstruct continues to strengthen the construction industry by connecting suppliers, buyers, contractors, and professionals in one dynamic platform for discovery, collaboration, and growth. By Stephen Sevilla, Business Development Associate Last June 25-28, PhilConstruct once again showed why it remains one of the most important gatherings for the construction and industrial sectors in the Philippines. As a platform that brings together suppliers, contractors, buyers, and industry professionals, the event created valuable opportunities for businesses to showcase their products, build meaningful connections, and gain stronger visibility within a fast-moving market. Across the event floor, exhibitors presented a wide range of construction materials, equipment, tools, and industrial solutions. These displays gave visitors the chance to discover new suppliers, compare offerings, and engage directly with the people behind each business. For exhibitors, PhilConstruct served as mor...

  DUMAGUETE CITY, Philippines — The Arts and Design Collective Dumaguete (ADCD), alongside the Duma LitFest team, will launch the inaugural 6200 BookFest from July 17 to 19 at Filinvest Mall in Dumaguete City, gathering national publishers, independent booksellers, authors, and readers in the Philippines' first UNESCO Creative City of Literature. The three-day fair, themed "Across the Shores," marks an expansion of Duma LitFest's literary initiatives by establishing a dedicated marketplace for publishers and booksellers while positioning Dumaguete as a meeting point for stories and literary communities from across the Philippines and beyond. Historian and author Ambeth Ocampo will serve as the fair's keynote speaker. Ocampo, a professor at the Ateneo de Manila University and longtime Philippine Daily Inquirer columnist, is best known for his writings on national hero José Rizal, including the bestselling Rizal Without the Overcoat. He is also a three-time Nati...

  MANILA, PHILIPPINES  — Before sunrise in Marikina, Bianca, a 33-year-old virtual assistant, is already awake, working for multiple clients abroad. To her clients, she is reliable. At home, she is the eldest daughter trying to keep the household steady as prices rise and uncertainty becomes part of daily life. Bianca keeps her work organized and files her taxes. She does this because every filing helps prove that her work is real and her income is recorded, belonging in the formal economy. But that proof does not make life secure. Bianca is not poor because she lacks opportunities. She’s skilled and hardworking however she’s still living close to the edge. One sudden expense can quickly pull her financially backward making her poor. Bianca Reyes is a fictional character –– a composite inspired by data patterns observed in Taxumo’s 2026 State of Online Taxation Report. But her story reflects the reality of many Filipino online workers and independent earners who are filing ta...

The Tokyo International Projection Mapping Award Executive Committee is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of TOKYO LIGHTS 2026, a festival of light illuminating Tokyo’s nights, held over nine days from Saturday, May 23 to Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No.1, Citizens’ Plaza, and across the Nishi-Shinjuku area. During the event period, approximately 80,000 visitors from Japan and abroad attended, showcasing to the world the potential of Tokyo as a new nighttime tourism destination. On Saturday, May 30 , the awards ceremony for the 1minute Projection Mapping Competition , one of the world’s largest international projection mapping competitions, was also held, where the top prize-winning work among entries gathered from around the world was announced. In addition, at the Grand Finale held on the final day, Sunday, May 31 , official ambassador actor, Tao Tsuchiya appeared on stage alongside special supporters Honoka Tsuchiya and Shimba Ts...

 After a looong hiatus, I am back! Keeping my fingers crossed that I will be able to maintain writing about  life, laws, laughter, and whatever it is out there. Thanks for reading!