Author: Vidya Saras
By Aubrey Rose A. Inosante, Reporter THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY can still grow within the 5.5-6.5% target this year as spending is expected to “normalize” in the fourth quarter, Department of Budget and Management (DBM)Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said. Ms. Pangandaman, who also chairs the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC), said the gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of 5.5-6.5% for this year “remains attainable.” “Spending is expected to catch up and normalize toward the latter part of the year,” she told BusinessWorld in a Viber message on Oct. 15. “Momentary slowdown in public infrastructure spending is expected as agencies do…
Daylight, a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) project focused on creating a distributed solar energy grid, has raised $75 million to expand its network of solar coverage in the United States. Daylight offers solar power as a subscription-based service to customers, removing the high upfront cost of purchasing and installing panels and batteries, which can cost consumers over $30,000. The project’s testnet went live in 2024.The network generates revenue through its subscription-based energy service and by feeding excess energy back to the power grid. Customers share in the revenues by earning “sun points” for contributing to the decentralized solar grid, with…
She is animated now, in full lecture mode. Patients, she says, should have access to therapists and trainers as soon as they’re diagnosed with Parkinson’s, not just after a fall or injury or when symptoms become debilitating. Insurance companies should pay for it, she says. Studies show that exercise is good for patients — for Parkinson’s symptoms, yes, and maybe for the progress of the disease itself, but also to help stave off problems and comorbidities that come when people stop moving much, like heart disease and diabetes.
When OPTIKKA—a creative orchestration platform transforming traditional design workflows into intelligent, extensible systems—came to us at Zajno, we quickly defined a core visual metaphor: a dynamic, visually rich file system that expands as you scroll. Throughout design and development, we explored multiple iterations to ensure the website’s central animation was not only striking but also seamless and consistent across all devices. In this article, we’ll explain why we moved away from using HTML5 video for scroll-synchronized animation and provide a detailed guide on creating similar animations using frame sequences. The Initial Approach: HTML5 Video Why It Seemed Promising Our first…
Vast is moving into the final stages of building its Haven-1 private space station, readying for launch in 2026, in a move that could open up a new era in human spaceflight.In the past couple of weeks, the California-based startup has completed the final weld on the primary structure of Haven-1, followed by painting. Next steps include integrating the flight article’s hatch and a domed window as the company moves closer to realizing its vision of a private space station in low Earth orbit (LEO).Haven-1 is designed to launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 and, at around 31,000 pounds (14,000…
The NBA has redefined itself as both a basketball company and a technology-media business, with league executives insisting the dual mission strengthens rather than dilutes its core product, according to statements from league leadership. Evan Wasch, the NBA’s executive VP of basketball strategy, outlined the philosophy of the league’s organizational restructuring and expanded tech investments announced by Commissioner Adam Silver. “My answer is yes, and the two are not mutually exclusive,” said Wasch. “And at our core, we have been, are, and always will be, a basketball company, because basketball is the core product that we’re selling to our fans…
Huge crowds of mourners in Kenya fled screaming after police fired gunshots and tear gas in a stadium where they had gathered to see the body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.Several people at the arena, located in the capital Nairobi, were reportedly injured in the chaos as security officers sought to disperse the surging crowds.It is not yet clear whether the police were using live ammunition or rubber bullets.Odinga’s body was flown back from India, where he died on Wednesday morning. Thousands of supporters had earlier travelled to the country’s main airport to receive the coffin, in an outpouring…
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Just about everyone gets, ahem, backed up—aka, constipation—occasionally. For many people, however, constipation can turn into a constant nightmare. Thankfully, a handy evidence-based guide out this week highlights the foods and dietary supplements most likely to help you smooth out your bathroom trips. Researchers in the UK compiled the guide, following an extensive review of the medical literature. Kiwis, rye bread, and fiber supplements were some of the items that had clear evidence supporting their use for chronic constipation, the researchers found. The conclusions, endorsed by the British Dietetic Association, represent the first rigorous dietary guidelines for managing this frustrating…
A customer just bought a coffee using bitcoin at Compass Coffee. This reportedly marked the first-ever Square terminal in the world to accept bitcoin. The pilot launch, showcased during DC Fintech Week, was made possible through Square’s new Bitcoin payment integration. According to a Compass Coffee X post, the system worked seamlessly across multiple Bitcoin wallets, demonstrating the power of open payment standards and the Lightning Network. Compass Coffee, a beloved D.C. chain with 27 locations, hosted the demonstration and invited lawmakers and fintech leaders to see the technology in action. “Cannot wait to see this come to Square devices…