Navigating the Digital Frontier. Welcome to your source for Mindanao technology news. As the island embraces the Fourth Industrial Revolution, we track the innovations shaping our future. From the rollout of high-speed satellite internet in rural provinces to the growth of Cagayan de Oro’s tech startups and BPO hubs, our coverage spans the digital divide. We provide insights into AI for local business, cybersecurity for Mindanawon users, and the latest gadgets and software trends impacting the way we work and live in the "Land of Promise."
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Student researchers from Acelo C. Badelles Sr. Memorial High School in Iligan City bagged Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards at Science Castle Asia 2026 in Malaysia. Led by Leishlyn M. Lucero's gold-winning water-testing device W.I.S.E.F.L.O.W., the teams showcased inventions targeting local water safety, health, and accessibility needs.
Developed in Iligan City, Pic-A-Talk allows non-verbal children and those with speech delays to communicate using personalized photos, local voice recordings, and offline functionality. Supported by DOST, this homegrown assistive tool bridges home and classroom communication while eyeing expansion into the ASEAN region.
The Philippines ranked 68th out of 135 countries in the Global Index on Responsible AI, placing fifth-lowest in East and Southeast Asia. While basic digital infrastructure scored relatively well, weaker marks in official policy, job protections, and inclusion highlight an urgent need for comprehensive national AI safeguards.
Mindanao businesses that want to stay competitive cannot afford to ignore artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technology, business leaders said as companies face rapidly changing markets and customer demands.
Iligan-based startup Pic-A-Talk represented Mindanao at LEAP East Hong Kong 2026, pitching its assistive AAC app for non-verbal children to international investors.
Three Davao City public elementary schools received 128 digital tablets and three years of internet support from Alsons Dev and Khan Academy Philippines to enhance digital learning.
DOST has launched the Philippines' first Smart Mobile Kitchen in Camiguin to provide hot meals for evacuees during disaster relief operations.
ADVANCED coatings have evolved beyond mere surface layers for aesthetics, becoming critical enablers of performance, regulatory compliance, and global sustainability.
PLDT and Smart turn over #PlantSmart kits and copies of Ang Paglalakbay ni Tala storybook to Taguanao Elementary School, supporting the school’s “Gulayan sa Paaralan” program and its efforts to teach students about online safety.
For many businesses in Mindanao, whether you’re running a café, a retail shop, a travel agency, a growing startup, or an established enterprise, having the right internet connection can make or break your daily operations.