Author: PhilSTAR Tech Team

The editorial team of PhilSTAR Tech.

This year, the Philippines will solely be represented in Google Play’s Indie Games Accelerator (IGA) program by one-woman game developer and publisher Camilla Santiago, also known as CLOVER-FI Games. Santiago is known for her indie mobile game Window Garden, the beta version of which was released on Google Play back in October 2021, created after she learned app development during the COVID-19 pandemic. Window Garden—an idle game that lets players plant and decorate their own virtual indoor garden and relax in its chill vibes, lo-fi music, and cottagecore aesthetic—has been well-received by gamers, with a 4.7-star rating right now on…

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Working together and showing up for one another—that’s the key thing to remember for women trying to break barriers in both the digital space and the real world. It’s the consensus reached in this year’s Breaking Barriers Online and Beyond, the third edition of Google’s Women’s Month celebration that honors the strength, power, and courage of women content creators on YouTube. Hosted by stand-up comedian Issa Villaverde, this year’s event featured award-winning journalist Jacque Manabat, dermatologist Dr. Gaile Robredo-Vitas, celebrity dentist Dr. Shideh Nikbin, fitness coach Anne Aniag, tech creator and reviewer Isa Rodriguez, and entrepreneur Rizza Lana-Sebastian, all of…

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Advanced Abilities, an all-Filipino technology company and independent solutions aggregator, today introduced a line of products and services that are meant to enhance different local industries with the aid of technology. At the forefront is Smart Health Solutions which consists of AI-enabled devices that aim to enhance early detection and overall patient care. “The first step to disease prevention and proper treatment is quick, and readily-available access to proper healthcare. We have been working on this device alongside medical experts for the last couple of years, which is why today, we’re very proud to introduce our Smart Health Solutions, led…

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