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Fujitsu and GMS partner on trial of electric tricycles in the Philippines

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GMS), a venture company providing mobility services, will partner on field testing to expand the use of electric tricycles (a three-wheel taxi) in the Republic of the Philippines. The Philippines is home to more than 3.5 Fujitsu Limited and Global Mobility Service, Inc. Background. million gasoline-powered tricycles.

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Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet gets approval in the Philippines

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Elon Musk’s Starlink has been approved in the Philippines. In a statement, the Philippines’ National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) stated that it had approved the registration of Starlink Internet Services Philippines Inc. Starlink Internet Services Philippines Inc. Starlink Internet Services Philippines Inc.

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Charge Of The “LEAF Brigade” Kept Small Towns In The Philippines Connected After Super Typhoon Rai

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In December of 2021, super typhoon “Odette” (international codename Rai) battered many provinces in the Visayas, the second largest cluster of islands in the Philippines, as it made landfall on and first ravaged the tourist town of Siargao, known for its pristine beaches and surfing.

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Elon Musk’s Starlink now available in the Philippines

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VPN provider Surfshark’s 2022 study on the digital quality of life across the globe has shown that residents in the Philippines are still paying for “mediocre” and expensive internet service. As noted by the Elon Musk-led private space company, its Starlink satellite internet service has gone live in the Philippines.

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Starlink deployed in the Philippines hit by natural disasters 

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Starlink to be used in 2025 elections in the Philippines Residents of Agoncillo were cut off from resources when a bridge connecting it to surrounding areas was destroyed during the typhoon. This Starlink unit is a big help to our community, ensuring we can stay connected even in times of crisis, said Mayor Atty.

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Infineon introduces first Trusted Platform Module specifically for automotive cybersecurity

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As a computer on wheels, the connected car benefits from the experience of the IT industry. It is easy to integrate and substantially increases cybersecurity—from production to recycling of connected cars. The TPM can also be updated so that the level of security can be kept up to date throughout the vehicle’s service life.

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SpaceX may launch Starlink in the Philippines in December

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SpaceX may launch Starlink in the Philippines in December to deliver WiFi to the underserved community. In May, we reported that SpaceX’s Starlink had been approved in the Philippines as a Value-Added Service (VAS) provider. ” If SpaceX is ready then the Philippines should be ready also.