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…
Metrobank offers 1.5-year peso bonds with 5.47% interest
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) has opened its offer for Series F ASEAN Sustainability Peso-denominated Bonds, targeting at least ₱5 billion to support lending and fund sustainability-linked projects. The…
Mimecast: APAC firms hit by more insider cyber incidents
Global cybersecurity company Mimecast reports that organizations in Asia Pacific (APAC) are dealing with insider-driven cyber incidents more often than those in North America and Europe, pointing to rising risks…
ShopeePay partners with HitPay to simplify digital payments in PH
ShopeePay, a digital payment and financial services provider in Southeast Asia and Brazil, has partnered with HitPay, a Philippine payment gateway for small businesses, to expand access to digital payments…
Honor X8d is launching on March 19
AI smart devices provider Honor Philippines will release its third smartphone of 2026, the Honor X8d, on March 19, 2026. The smartphone is built for students who want style, performance,…
Nvidia Space-1 platform brings AI computing to satellites in orbit
Nvidia is pushing artificial intelligence (AI) computing beyond Earth with a new platform designed to process satellite data directly in orbit, which could speed up space research, disaster monitoring, and…
PLDT, NTSC step up telco infrastructure security in 2026
Integrated telco network PLDT Inc. (PLDT) is strengthening industry-wide efforts to protect telecommunications infrastructure in the Philippines, working with members of the National Telecommunications Security Council (NTSC) to step up…
Fortinet updates FortiOS with AI security, quantum-safe tools
Fortinet, a networking and security provider, introduced FortiOS 8.0, the latest version of the operating system that powers the Fortinet Security Fabric, adding new artificial intelligence (AI) security controls, expanded…
Globe fiber subscribers jump 43% as enterprise revenue grows
Globe is doubling down on fiber broadband and enterprise services as it pushes to expand its role in the Philippines’ digital economy. The strategy is showing results. In 2025, Globe’s…
Metrobank, Visa, DealMe test cross-border card installments
Digital payments processor Visa, Metrobank Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank), and fintech DealMe are piloting a cross-border card installment service that allows Filipino travelers to split purchases abroad into manageable…
IDC cuts 2026 PC forecast as memory shortage hits supply
Market intelligence firm International Data Corp. (IDC) now expects global PC shipments to drop 11.3% in 2026, sharply lower than the 2.4% decline it projected in November 2025, as memory…
Saviynt names Exclusive Networks distributor for APJ identity security
Saviynt has appointed Exclusive Networks as a key distributor across Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ), which aims to expand access to identity security tools as enterprises deal with the rising risks…
Metrobank’s Metro$ bond fund wins Best Managed Fund award
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company (Metrobank) said its Metro$ Short Term Bond Fund was named Best Managed Fund at the annual awards of the CFA Society Philippines, recognizing the bank’s…
82% of Filipinos consider EVs for environmental reasons, study finds
Filipinos show the strongest environmental motivation in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region when considering electric and other new-energy vehicles, according to a study by global automotive distributor Inchcape plc. The study…
vivo V70 hits PH stores, priced at ₱31,999
The vivo V70 smartphone is now available nationwide starting at ₱31,999, bringing advanced camera features and AI-powered photo tools to Filipino users. Smartphone brand vivo said the device went on…
PhilSA alerts ships to China’s rocket debris in Philippine waters
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) confirmed that debris from China’s Long March 8A rocket may fall within Philippine waters following its launch early Friday. The rocket lifted off from the…
Samsung Galaxy S26 Series, Buds4 now available worldwide
Samsung said the Galaxy S26 Series and Galaxy Buds4 series are now available worldwide, marking the company’s third generation of smartphones built around Galaxy AI. The lineup includes the Galaxy…
Kaspersky: 99% of APAC firms eye AI for cybersecurity
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming important to cybersecurity strategies across Asia Pacific (APAC), but many organizations still face practical challenges when trying to integrate the technology into their Security Operations…
Nevigate taps VITRO, PLDT Global to boost global connectivity
Nevigate Communications (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. is using the Philippines as a strategic hub to expand its global network, targeting seamless connections between ASEAN countries and the United States. Through partnerships…
HONOR wins recognition at MWC 2026 for Robot Phone and Magic V6
HONOR, a smart device company, earned widespread recognition at MWC 2026, receiving more than 70 media awards for its Augmented Human Intelligence vision, robotics innovations, flagship foldables, and expanding AI…
Lenovo showcases modular AI PC concept at MWC 2026
Technology company Lenovo highlighted a new wave of artificial intelligence (AI) devices and experimental computer concepts at Mobile World Congress 2026. The company’s showcase includes a modular AI personal computer…
Equinix builds Distributed AI hub across 280 data centers
Equinix Inc., a digital infrastructure company, has built a Distributed AI Hub designed to simplify how enterprises connect, secure, and run artificial intelligence (AI) workloads across multiple clouds, data centers,…
AMD expands Ryzen AI embedded chips for robots, factory AI
Chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has expanded its Ryzen AI Embedded P100 Series processors to support demanding industrial and edge artificial intelligence (AI) workloads such as factory automation, autonomous robots,…
Tala urges shift from access to real use in financial inclusion
Digital financial access has expanded worldwide, but billions of people still cannot fully use financial services such as savings and credit, according to a new global report cited by fintech…
ManageEngine boosts IT outage response with AI tools
ManageEngine, a division of Zoho Corp. and a provider of enterprise IT management solutions, added causal intelligence and autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to its Site24x7 full-stack observability platform to…
PLDT Home Life turns TVs into cinemas with StreamTV+ box
PLDT Home Life has rolled out StreamTV+, a premium streaming device designed to bring cinema-quality video and sound into Filipino homes through a single compact box. The device was developed…
Jackery Explorer models give Filipinos reliable power anywhere
Fresh to the Philippines, Jackery, known as the Apple of Solar Generators, is quickly scaling up its lineup to meet growing demand for reliable, portable power. Following the success of…
Golden Visa Centrale roadshow highlights Portugal, Greece visas
Philippines-based residency-by-investment consultancy Golden Visa Centrale (GVC) is holding a March roadshow in Metro Manila to present residency and investment visa options in Portugal and Greece, programs that offer pathways…
PhilSA builds framework for rocket development training
The Philippine government has taken a step toward building a local space industry after signing an agreement that could pave the way for experimental rocket launches and the possible establishment…
TransUnion, Mastercard expand credit data access in PH
TransUnion Philippines, an information and insights company, and Mastercard, a global technology company in the payments industry, are working together to help financial institutions gain a broader and more timely…
IDC: Global cybersecurity spending to hit $308 billion in 2026
Global spending on cybersecurity is expected to exceed $300 billion in 2026 as companies increase investments in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven security platforms to defend against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks. Market intelligence…
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