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…
Review: realme P4 Lite delivers reliable everyday use
We often equate affordability with something unattractive or unreliable. The realme P4 Lite challenges those stereotypes by delivering a smartphone that looks good, works well for everyday tasks, and lasts…
RMC Season 10 moves to Luzon, Mindanao regionals
Cebu-based Webmasters Esports secured a place in the realme Mobile Cup (RMC) Season 10 grand finals after winning the Visayas regional championship at SM Seaside City Cebu. Webmasters Esports defeated…
PLDT, Smart bring online child safety drive to Cebu
PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) have expanded their online child safety education efforts in Cebu, helping students, parents, and teachers recognize digital threats and prevent online exploitation.…
What makes an AI PC relevant in a market full of technological promises?
By Peter Chambers, Senior Director, OEM Sales, APJ & Country Manager, Australia Over the past few years, artificial intelligence (AI) has started showing up everywhere in the PC world. Today,…
Tips for achieving your financial goals faster
Whether it’s setting up an emergency fund, saving up for a dream home, or building a nest egg for retirement, financial goals are what motivate many of us to remain…
IBM links cooling modules for next-gen quantum system
IBM has connected and cooled two cryogenic modules in a single environment, completing a test for its planned fault-tolerant quantum computer. The modular cooling system is designed to support hundreds…
Maya calls for stronger ASEAN digital finance systems
ASEAN governments must strengthen digital identity, payment systems, fraud monitoring, and data-sharing rules to support the next phase of financial inclusion, according to Maya Bank. “Access is necessary, but an…
How IoT and telemetry are transforming fuel management systems for industrial operations
Fuel is one of the largest operating expenses for industrial businesses. Whether powering heavy equipment on construction sites or transportation fleets, every gallon consumed directly impacts operational costs and productivity.…
HONOR Magic V6 preorders open at ₱119,999
Global leading AI device ecosystem company HONOR has launched the HONOR Magic V6 in the Philippines, with preorders running from Aug. 25 to Sept. 4, 2026. The foldable smartphone is…
Gartner: AI agent workflow costs to rise fivefold
Artificial intelligence (AI) inference costs for each agentic AI workflow will increase more than fivefold through 2028, according to Gartner Inc., a business and technology insights company. The forecast presents…
TransUnion sees growing trust in PH digital banks
More Filipinos are using digital banks and considering them for future loans as trust in digital financial services continues to grow, according to TransUnion’s 2026 Credit Perception Index. TransUnion, a…
Inside Roblox’s changing safety architecture
Roblox has expanded its safety architecture from parental controls into a system that includes facial age estimation, artificial intelligence (AI), human moderation, and feedback from parents. The video gaming platform…
BSP: Philippines hits digital payments target ahead of 2028
Digital payments accounted for 64.7% of retail payments in the Philippines in 2025, up from 57.4% in 2024, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). The country has now…
HONOR Magic V6 foldable launches in PH on Aug. 24
Global AI devices provider HONOR Philippines will launch the HONOR Magic V6 in the Philippines on Aug. 24, expanding its premium smartphone lineup with a new flagship foldable device. The…
TP tops Frost Radar for AI-driven customer service
Global digital business services company TP (ex-Teleperformance) received the highest combined growth and innovation score in Frost & Sullivan’s 2026 Frost Radar for customer experience management services in Asia-Pacific. The…
Maya says customer trust is driving digital finance security
Maya has expanded the security controls available to customers as more Filipinos use mobile apps to move, save, borrow, and manage money. Users can freeze or unfreeze their cards and…
Converge steps up protection against harmful websites
Fiber broadband and technology provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. blocked nearly 12 billion attempts to access websites hosting dangerous, inappropriate, and harmful content through its network in 2025. The company…
Rimini Street launches AI agent governance service
Rimini Street, the Software Support and Agentic AI ERP Company and a third-party support provider for Oracle, SAP and VMware software, has launched Rimini Govern for AI, a managed service…
Jackery expands Explorer power station lineup
Jackery has expanded its Explorer Series in the Philippines with three portable power stations designed for emergencies, remote work, travel, and home backup during power outages. The solar generators brand…
Samsung to debut new addition to Galaxy S26 series
Samsung Electronics will unveil a new addition to the Galaxy S26 series on Aug. 27, expanding its flagship smartphone lineup with a device that will carry key camera and artificial…
Billease secures ₱1-billion credit facility from PNB
Billease, a consumer finance platform, has secured a ₱1-billion credit facility from Philippine National Bank (PNB), one of the country’s largest universal banks. The agreement gives Billease additional funding to…
Health at a glance with Galaxy Watch Ultra2, Watch9
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra2 in the Philippines, adding health, fitness, sleep, and outdoor activity tracking features to its smartwatch lineup. Both devices use Samsung…
PLDT, Smart block sites showing school shootings
PLDT Inc. and its wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. will block more than 100 websites that stream or host footage of school shootings and other acts of extreme violence. The…
Why the Philippines’ AI ambitions hinge on data activation
By David Irecki, Chief Technology Officer for Asia Pacific and Japan at Boomi The Philippines has real artificial intelligence (AI) momentum, but the harder question is whether that momentum is…
Metrobank brings UITFs, government bonds to mobile app
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company (Metrobank) has added more investment services to its mobile app, allowing customers to invest in Unit Investment Trust Funds (UITFs) and trade peso government bonds…
ASUS launches TUF Gaming T700 desktops in PH
ASUS Philippines has launched the TUF Gaming T700 desktop series, giving Filipino gamers new factory-built options for playing demanding games without assembling a PC themselves. The series includes the full-size…
Thinking Machines outlines what it takes to scale enterprise AI
Many companies have embraced artificial intelligence (AI), but getting those projects into day-to-day operations remains a bigger challenge than adopting the technology itself. Thinking Machines said that the problem is…
Lenovo: 90% of IT leaders see gaps in AI threat readiness
Ninety percent of IT leaders say their organizations have gaps in defending against AI-driven threats, as businesses face increasingly complex cybersecurity risks and fragmented security systems. Lenovo is expanding its…
6 Ways AI Can Help You Earn Extra Income
A recent Shopperscope study revealed that three out of four Filipinos take on side gigs to make ends meet, underscoring how common the hustle has become in today’s economy. With…
Five Filipino MSMEs win inaugural DITO BizBayani Awards
Five Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) were recognized for their business growth, use of technology, job creation, community impact, and innovation at the inaugural DITO BizBayani Awards. The…
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