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The Computer Professionals' Union (CPU or CP-Union) is a mass organization of information and communications technology (ICT) professionals, practitioners, and workers in the Philippines. It is registered in the Philippines as a non-stock, non-profit, non-government organization that promotes activist ICT principles and organize ICT ...
A relatively new program in computer education during its time, this course was designed to produce computer engineering technicians proficient in computer hardware and software technologies, similar to the three-year computer technology course. After completing this course, graduates are awarded a diploma in Computer Engineering Technology.
The programme really got going after Brother Andrew, head of La Salle University, offered scholarships to learn computer work to a mama san (brothel manager), her daughter and two bar girls. From this small beginning, TW-MAE-W created seven drop-in centres and three homes around the country, run by 35 female staff members.
With the Philippines being the 39th largest economy in the world, the country continues to be a promising prospect for the BPO Industry. In August 2014, the Philippines hit an all-time high for employment in the BPO industry. From 101,000 workers in 2004, the labor force in the industry grew to over 930,000 in just the first quarter of 2014. [7]
The World Bank’s Digital Infrastructure Project for Philippines aims to improve climate resilient, secure and inclusive broadband connectivity. The project focuses on five components (i) backbone network, (ii) middle-mile network, (iii) access network (Last-Mile), (iv) network security, and (v) project management support [ 15 ] .
The XO, previously known as the "$100 Laptop" or "Children's Machine", is an inexpensive laptop computer designed to be distributed to children in developing countries around the world, [44] to provide them with access to knowledge, and opportunities to "explore, experiment and express themselves" (constructionist learning). [45]
Below is a sortable list of countries by number of Internet users as of 2024. Internet users are defined as persons who accessed the Internet in the last 12 months from any device, including mobile phones. [Note 1] Percentage is the percentage of a country's population that are Internet users. Estimates are derived either from household surveys ...
World Computer Exchange (WCE) is a United States and Canada based charity organization whose mission is "to reduce the digital divide for youth in developing countries, to use our global network of partnerships to enhance communities in these countries, and to promote the reuse of electronic equipment and its ultimate disposal in an environmentally responsible manner."