Protecting critical data while driving innovation with data sovereignty
Data sovereignty became a major topic last year, at least in the Philippines, partly due to the opening of new data centers in the country. Worries about data safety, privacy,…
Growing use of Shadow AI in workplaces sparks security concerns
Many professionals and office workers now rely on artificial intelligence (AI) to perform certain tasks. While many companies encourage employees to use AI to boost productivity, some staff turn to…
Surge in AI use raises concerns about future power strain in data centers
A Gartner report revealed that the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) applications and workloads could potentially strain the power supply of data centers. Data from the research firm predicted…
Agentic AI moves automation toward greater independence
Beyond chatbots, Agentic AI is expected to change significantly how businesses operate. It is especially useful in customer service and other industries, as it is designed to plan and take…
Entropy to build AI solutions for telcos using Cisco Secure AI Factory
Cisco, a networking and security provider, has partnered with Entropy, a Philippine-based digital solutions company, to support the development of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in the country. Entropy will use…
Capital One Philippines ramps CSR efforts to help communities
Capital One Philippines, a support service center, outlined its recent community programs, including water access, food support, environmental activities, and job training, as part of its ongoing corporate social responsibility…
Maya enables digital power bill payments for NAPOCOR customers in off-grid areas
Fintech firm Maya has rolled out digital electricity bill payments for residential customers of the National Power Corp. (NAPOCOR) under its Small Power Utilities Group (SPUG), offering an electronic option…
HONOR Philippines to hold fan event for nationwide release of HONOR X9d 5G
HONOR Philippines will roll out the HONOR X9d 5G nationwide and will mark the release with its first HONOR X9d 5G Fan Fest today, Jan. 24, 2026, at SM Megamall…
Supply chain leaders moving to AI-driven tracking for more visibility
Companies are moving beyond basic shipment tracking as supply chain leaders call for systems that can read live data, flag risks early, and support faster decisions, especially for inbound freight…
TikTok to continue US operations under new joint venture
Short-form video platform TikTok will continue operating in the United States following the creation of TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, the company said in a statement posted on its website.…
Xiaomi adds extended warranty coverage to Redmi Note 15 Pro Series
Xiaomi Philippines has launched the Redmi Note 15 Pro Series with an added protection package worth ₱19,008 for buyers in the Philippines. The offer applies to the Redmi Note 15…
Visa, GCash enable cross-border funding for wallets and cards
Visa and GCash have partnered to allow overseas users to send money directly to GCash wallets in the Philippines and to let overseas Filipinos use foreign-issued Visa cards to fund…
FedEx appoints new Asia Pacific president
Federal Express Corp. (FedEx) has appointed Salil Chari as president of its Asia Pacific (APAC) region, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Chari previously served as senior vice president of Marketing and…
Canon Philippines names new director of Business Imaging Solutions
Canon Marketing (Philippines), Inc. has appointed Rafael “Peng” Pleno as director of Business Imaging Solutions, succeeding Kenichiro Kitamura, who has moved to Canon Inc. Pleno will oversee the Business Imaging…
Filipino students named among APAC winners in global communications contest
Filipino students secured three of the 10 Asia-Pacific (APAC) spots in the 2025 #NextInLine Changemakers’ Recognition Competition organized by the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management (GA). GA…
Honor X9d 5G sees record pre-orders in the Philippines
Honor Philippines reported record demand for the Honor X9d 5G during its pre-order period, marking the strongest response so far for the X9 smartphone series. The smart devices provider said…
TCL showcases new display and AI-powered products at CES 2026
TCL, a consumer electronics company, presented its latest visual technology and smart living solutions at CES 2026. The company introduced a range of new display panels, technologies, and AI-driven products…
REDMI Note Series tops 460 million shipments worldwide
The REDMI Note Series has shipped more than 460 million units worldwide, showing its role in Xiaomi’s growth in the global smartphone market. Cumulative shipments reached this level as of…
nubia V80 Max debuts in the Philippines, priced at ₱6,499
nubia has introduced the V80 Max smartphone in the Philippines, a budget option designed for daily use, long hours, and basic protection against wear and tear. The nubia V80 Max…
BSP warns public against scams using its name, staff
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) warned the public that its offices and employees do not conduct or help with personal financial transactions, following reports of scams using the central…
Alibaba’s Qwen app adds task-based AI across shopping, payments, and travel
Alibaba upgraded its consumer-facing artificial intelligence (AI) application, Qwen App, adding features that allow it to carry out tasks directly across the company’s services instead of only responding to questions.…
MediaTek introduces new Dimensity chips for smartphones
MediaTek has introduced two new mobile processors, the Dimensity 9500s and Dimensity 8500, designed to power upcoming flagship and premium smartphones. The chipmaker said the new processors focus on improving…
Smart, Lynk test direct-to-device satellite service in Catanduanes
Integrated telco network PLDT Inc.’s wireless arm Smart Communications Inc. and satellite provider Lynk Global have completed a pilot test of direct-to-device satellite service in Catanduanes, showing how mobile services…
Microsoft AI helps analyze cancer using routine lab tests
Microsoft Research has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model that can convert routine cancer pathology slides into detailed immune system data, a step that could make large-scale immunotherapy research more…
Maya supports DICT CICC’s Scam Safe program to boost scam awareness
Fintech firm Maya has shown its support to the Department of Information and Communications Technology’s (DICT) Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) through its Scam Safe program, which aims to…
Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G review: Built tough for everyday use
With the promise of Titan Durability, the Redmi Note 15 Series is viewed not only as a midrange smartphone with above-average performance and camera, but also as a device for…
YouTube adds new tools to help parents manage teens’ screen time
Video streaming platform YouTube rolled out new tools that give parents more control over how much time their teens spend on the platform and make it easier for families to…
DICT orders block on Grok AI in Philippines over sexual content concerns
Reports of X’s artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Grok being used for harmful activities surfaced in the last quarter of 2025, but wider concern escalated this year due to its image…
Globe to roll out Starlink Direct to Cell service in the Philippines
Mobile services provider Globe Telecom will roll out Starlink’s Direct to Cell (DTC) satellite service in the Philippines starting this year, making it the first mobile network operator to offer…
Lenovo: ASEAN firms plan to raise AI spending in 2026
Ninety-six percent of enterprises across Asia Pacific plan to increase their investments in artificial intelligence (AI) over the next 12 months, with average spending expected to rise by 15%, according…
Twilio study finds Filipino consumers show high digital patience
Filipino consumers are among the most patient digital customers in the Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) region, but that patience is closely tied to how clearly brands communicate and how…
MediaTek introduces Filogic 8000 family to support Wi-Fi 8 development
Chipmaker MediaTek introduced its Filogic 8000 family at CES 2026, the new chipsets that are part of the early development of the Wi-Fi 8 ecosystem. The company said the products…
Alibaba Cloud cited as leader in Omdia report on enterprise MaaS market
Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing unit of Alibaba Group, was named a leader in Omdia’s Market Radar: Global Enterprise-Level MaaS Market Analysis, 2025. The report reviewed providers offering Model as…
Igloo, Angkas roll out accident insurance for motorcycle riders
Regional insurtech Igloo has partnered with motorcycle ride-hailing platform Angkas to provide personal accident and medical insurance to more than 20,000 riders in the Philippines. Under the partnership, Angkas riders…
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