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APAME 2026 Examines AI, Research Integrity, and the Future of Peer Review

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Top medical editors and researchers gathered in Manila to discuss how scholarly publishing can preserve trust in an increasingly AI-enabled research environment. The Asia Pacific Association of Medical Editors (APAME) 2026 Conference and the 7th Philippine Association of Medical Journal Editors (PAMJE) Conference brought together medical editors, researchers, reviewers, publishers, librarians, and health professionals at the Henry Sy Sr. Building of the University of the Philippines Manila on August 20–21, 2026. The well-attended conference featured prominent leaders in medicine, health research, medical publishing, and public policy from the Philippines and the Asia-Pacific region. Distinguished speakers included Dr. Saia Ma’u Piukala , Regional Director for the Western Pacific of the World Health Organization; Usec. Leah Buendia of the Department of Science and Technology; Prof. Michael Tee , Chancellor of the University of the Philippines Manila; PAMJE president Prof. Cecilia Mar...
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KasKasan Buddies named founding partner of CIBI U in push for better credit education

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    KasKasan Buddies has been named a founding partner of CIBI U, a new credit education initiative launched on August 18, 2026 at CIBI iMPACT 2026 in Makati City, joining Digital Pinoys, FinTech Alliance PH, CCAP, and the Credit Information Corporation as founding partners. The initiative, tagged "Aware today. Smarter tomorrow," aims to help Filipinos understand credit scores, credit reports, and responsible borrowing. This comes as CIBI data shows rising small-value lending between 2023 and 2025, while only 2% of Filipinos surveyed in BSP's 2021 Financial Inclusion Survey answered all basic financial literacy questions correctly. CIBI U will focus on practical education around how credit standing works and how responsible borrowing can improve access to financial opportunities. KasKasan Buddies is expanding its financial education role as a founding partner of CIBI U, a new initiative designed to help Filipinos better understand credit scores, credit reports, and respon...
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Carziqo and the Rise of Technology-Driven Shared Economy Platforms

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  As artificial intelligence, connected vehicles and real-time data systems reshape urban transportation, a new generation of shared economy platforms is emerging—one built not only around access, but also around intelligent coordination. MANILA, Philippines — The shared economy has entered a new phase. What began with mobile applications connecting passengers, drivers, property owners and consumers is increasingly developing into a technology-driven ecosystem in which artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and connected infrastructure play a central role. Among the companies positioning themselves within this transition is Carziqo, an autonomous mobility technology company focused on intelligent driving systems, smart fleet operations, driverless ride-hailing and connected mobility services. Rather than approaching shared mobility solely as a ride-booking service, Carziqo is working toward an integrated platform designed to coordinate vehicles, transportation demand, fleet ut...
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The Future of Mobility-as-a-Service: How Integrated Technology Could Reshape Urban Transportation

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  As cities face growing pressure from congestion, fragmented transport systems, and rising demand for convenient mobility, Mobility-as-a-Service is emerging as a potential foundation for the next generation of urban transportation. MANILA, Philippines — For decades, urban mobility has been organized around separate modes of transportation. Commuters may use a private vehicle for one part of a journey, public transit for another, and a ride-hailing or delivery application when additional flexibility is required. Mobility-as-a-Service, commonly known as MaaS, is seeking to change that model. Rather than treating ride-hailing, public transportation, vehicle sharing, autonomous mobility, and last-mile delivery as disconnected services, MaaS brings them together through a unified digital platform. The aim is to allow users to plan, access, and manage different transportation options through a more coordinated system. As urban populations grow and transportation networks become...
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Philippine Poultry Show & ILDEX Philippines 2026 Spotlights Growth Opportunities in the Philippine Livestock and Poultry Market

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The Philippines is presenting growing opportunities for livestock and poultry businesses as expanding protein demand, modernization of animal production and pressure to improve farm productivity create new requirements for technology, expertise and investment.  These opportunities will take center stage at the Philippine Poultry Show & ILDEX Philippines 2026, taking place from 26–28 August 2026 at the SMX Convention Center Manila. The three-day event will connect producers, agribusinesses, buyers, technology providers and industry professionals through sourcing, knowledge exchange, networking and business development.  The 2026 edition will expand to 8,000 sqm of gross exhibition space, larger than the previous edition. As of 16 July 2026, 173 exhibiting companies — 67 local and 106 international — from 22 countries are confirmed, alongside international pavilions from Japan, the EU and China.  A Growing Market Creates New Business Opportunities  Recent official ...
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LandValuePH Makes 534,228 BIR Zonal Value Records Free to Search in Unified Database

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  Independent property valuation platform LandValuePH has compiled a searchable database of 534,228 Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) zonal value records, making them completely free to search without requiring user registration. The release consolidates official government figures into a single digital platform, allowing property owners, buyers, and heirs to access critical real estate tax benchmarks within seconds. The database covers 48 of the Philippines’ 82 provinces, spanning 905 cities and municipalities, and 34,321 barangays. It encompasses residential, agricultural, commercial, and industrial property classifications, offering broader transparency on official government valuations. Overcoming the Friction of Scattered Public Data In the Philippines, BIR zonal values serve as the primary baseline for determining capital gains tax, documentary stamp tax, and estate tax on every real estate transaction. Despite being public records, accessing these values has historically requ...
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The Future of Autonomous Ride-Hailing in Global Cities: How Carziqo Is Building a Smarter Urban Mobility Ecosystem

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The autonomous ride-hailing industry is entering a decisive stage of development as cities worldwide search for safer, more efficient and more sustainable transportation systems. Advances in artificial intelligence, autonomous driving technology and real-time fleet coordination are gradually moving driverless mobility from controlled trials toward broader urban applications. Against this backdrop, autonomous mobility technology company Carziqo is developing an intelligent transportation ecosystem designed to connect autonomous ride-hailing, smart fleet operations, driverless delivery and data-driven mobility services. The company’s approach reflects a wider shift taking place across the global transportation sector. Rather than viewing autonomous vehicles as isolated machines, mobility technology providers are increasingly treating them as connected components of a citywide operating network. For densely populated global cities, this distinction could be critical. Autonomous Ride-Haili...
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