DOST- ICT Office and GISB Inks MOU for Improved Farm Production Through e-Agriculture Solutions

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The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Office of the Department of Science and Technology and Social ICT Solutions provider, Grameen Intel Social Business Ltd. (GISB) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to partner in the development of e-Agriculture Solutions to provide a set of mobile and computer-based agriculture applications that will help small farmers improve their livelihood by addressing key farming needs from cultivation to harvest.

This partnership is in line with the Tech4ED project of the DOST ICT Office that promotes the development of an eFilipino towards an inclusive and integrated society through Information and communication.

In this digital era, technology has contributed greatly to the growth and development of society including the agricultural sector. Both organizations have the same goal of harnessing ICT for the improvement of various farming and agricultural strategies, the MOU signing happened on 23 September 2015, during the Digital Strategies for Development Summit (DSDS) at the Waterfront Hotel in Cebu City.

Grameen Intel Social Business Ltd. (GISB) is a Social ICT Business that focuses on applying technology to help the world’s impoverished population. It is a joint venture of Grameen Trust and Intel Corporation established in 2007 by Intel chairman Mr. Craig and Nobel Peace Laureate Muhammad Yunus.

Halloween Trick and Treats at Burgoo and Gumbo Restaurants

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Exciting treats await all kids who come in Halloween costumes on October 30-November 1 at Burgoo and Gumbo restaurants. Aside from the sumptuous kiddie meal which they can have for free, they will be given bagsful of chocolates and candies. Interesting and thrilling Halloween designs will be seen all over the place. And to complete the ambience, the staff will also put on their exciting masks and costumes.

Kids will surely enjoy Halloween at both Burgoo and Gumbo. This is the time of the year where they can wear and parade their unique and striking Halloween costumes and in return get free goodies like their favorite toys and candies. Get this and more at Burgoo and Gumbo! 

Again, kids who come in Halloween attire at Gumbo on October 30-November 1 get to eat for free and will also receive surprise gifts!

Celebrate Halloween at Burgoo found at T. Morato, Quezon City; Rockwell Center, Makati City; The Podium, Ortigas Center; Gateway Mall, Araneta Center; SM Mall of Asia; Robinsons Galleria, Quezon City; The Block, SM City North EDSA, SM City Marikina, SM Southmall in Alabang, The District Ayala Mall in Cavite; The Terraces Ayala Mall in Fairview; and the recently-open Starmall Prima in Taguig. For reservations and inquiries, please call 9277396, 8981815, 6875565, 7264663, 9136112, 5560091, 6336256, 4420115, 4771932.

Visit Gumbo at SM Mall of Asia (5560238), The Block 442-0106, Mega Atrium (6353015), Robinsons Manila Midtown (5671820), Gateway Mall (440-4632), Robinsons Magnolia (7209632).

UP DOST SA Presents Popscicle TV

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POPSCICLE TV is coming.

The UP DOST SA’s POPSCICLE is an annual trivia quiz show for UP Diliman students. Originally, it was a general trivia quiz show wherein the participants are tested on their knowledge about Popular culture, Science, Literature, etc., hence the name. But this year, UP DOST SA will attempt to level the playing field. POPSCICLE TV will now cover some of the most popular TV series among UPD students.

Who’ll get litt up on October 23, 2015? Pair up and register now for only P80 to get a chance to win, wait for it, as much as P2000!

Let the binge-watching begin!