SENTINEL

Science and Technology Editors League of the Philippines | Alliance of youth S&T publications in the Philippines for local S&T and genuine industrialization

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What exactly is SENTINEL?

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Science journalists and youth publications, join SENTINEL now!

✍️ For youth publications: https://t.co/OddWVsvVyn

✍️ For individuals interested in joining the National Secretariat: https://t.co/mauJd0J24Y

Our second round of applications for 2023 will close on AUGUST 9.

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Calling all aspiring youth journalists!

✅ Interested in helping promote local S&T?
✅ Interested in learning about how national industrialization can help Filipino scientists?
✅ Want to learn about issues experienced by local S&T?

JOIN SENTINEL NOW! 🧡✨🖋️🥰

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We also need volunteers to help us make SENTX 2023 possible!

Wanna be a SENTX 2023 Volunteer? Sign up for using the National Secretariat link down below! SENTX 2023 Volunteers will also be automatically part of the National Secretariat.

☞ Sign up at: https://t.co/mauJd0J24Y

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ERRATUM: Yesterday was the deadline for SIM registration.

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ICYMI: Scientists, data professionals & concerned groups gathered at the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) earlier this morning to call against the deactivation of unregistered SIMs.

Today is the deadline for SIM registration in the PH.

#JunkSIMReg

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Speakers emphasized the mass deactivation of SIM cards, with 64 million SIM users losing access to communication and basic public cell/mobile services such as Internet connectivity, social media, schooling & news.

#JunkSIMReg
#NoToSIMDeactivation

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The protestors called out the gov't for not heeding their calls, citing issues revolving around the law itself. These include loss of access to communication, risks to digital security, and press freedom.

Around 64 million SIM users remain unregistered to this day.

#JunkSIMReg

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PBBM appeals to Congress for support on several legislations, including the excise tax on single-use plastics, VAT on digital services, rationalization of mining fiscal regime, and the amendment of the Fisheries Code. #SONA2023

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#SONA2023 Coverage on PH S&T:

Follow this thread for live updates on Philippine science and technology and the environment in Pres. Marcos Jr.'s second State of the Nation Address.

This year's SONA will start later at 4 PM.

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On the SIM Registration Act: "We are mindful of the risks and vulnerabilities that can lead to negative consequences. Digital consumers and users shall be protected from identity theft, phishing & other online scams through essential safeguards such as cybersecurity." #SONA2023

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More on climate: Marcos mentioned that PH Economic Agenda must go hand-in-hand with climate change policies. #SONA2023

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More on climate: "We can never lose sight of our responsibility for the future." #SONA2023

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Marcos on pandemic recovery: "Nagsisimula pa lamang tayo; pagbangon ng bayan ay magpapatuloy pa."
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Marcos on Digital Security: National ID is important for digitalization in the country. #SONA2023

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More on Digital Security: Marcos aims to establish a digitalized database and expects the government offices to digitalize the services. #SONA2023