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…
Data security hinders Philippine AI adoption, Synology finds
Data security and privacy hinder artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, according to 70% of Philippine respondents to a Synology survey. They cited these concerns even as more than 90% see infrastructure…
Telco group calls for clear standards for NTC network tests
The Philippine Chamber of Telecommunication Operators (PCTO) has questioned fines imposed by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) following network performance checks, saying operators were penalized before they had a meaningful…
Kaspersky finds torrent malware infecting users and businesses
Cybersecurity company Kaspersky has identified several hundred victims of MovieReaper, a malware campaign that disguises harmful software as popular movie downloads. The infections affected individuals and organizations across multiple countries…
HONOR 600S pre-orders offer chance to win ₱1M shopping spree
Global AI device provider HONOR Philippines is offering customers who pre-order or purchase the HONOR 600S from Oct. 1 to 9, 2026, a chance to win ₱1 million worth of…
Banking 4.0: Why banks must learn to build, not just buy
By Rakesh Nandakumar, VP – APAC at Kissflow For decades, banks followed a familiar technology playbook. When the business needed a new capability, the bank bought software, implemented it, and…
Palawan Group, AltPayNet expand overseas remittance access
The Palawan Group of Companies (PGC) has partnered with AltPayNet to give Filipinos more ways to receive money sent from abroad. Beneficiaries will be able to receive remittances through the…
Cyble: Ransomware attacks reach 2026 high in August
The Philippines had 10 organizations named on ransomware gangs’ leak sites in August, as the global number of claimed victims reached its highest monthly level so far in 2026, according…
Webtoon brings Filipino digital storytelling to mobile readers
Filipino creator Veya Sebastian writes, illustrates, and publishes her own comic series on Webtoon, using a mobile reading platform to bring her stories directly to readers. Sebastian, 21, publishes “Head…
Fastly: AI traffic raises new demands on business websites
AI assistants are changing how customers find businesses online, and the requests they send can place a heavier load on websites than visits from people, according to Fastly. Fastly said…
Jobstreet by SEEK launches seekAi to speed up hiring
Jobstreet by SEEK has introduced seekAi, an AI tool built into its hiring platform to help employers find suitable candidates, screen applicants, and handle routine recruitment work. The launch addresses…
Aesthetic care moves toward more personalized treatment
Advances in aesthetic medicine are changing how doctors assess facial aging, shifting the focus from treating individual wrinkles to understanding changes across the entire face. Research shows that aging affects…
PH IT-BPM roadmap links AI skills to 2028 jobs
The Philippine IT-BPM industry could earn more by 2028 while employing fewer people under a slower-growth scenario, according to a preview of the Philippine IT-BPM Roadmap 2028. The industry says…
Sophos finds uncensored AI service advertised on cybercrime forum
An AI subscription service advertised on an underground forum is offering users access to a chatbot without ethical restrictions, according to new research from Sophos X-Ops. Sophos Counter Threat Unit…
Samsung opens ‘Solve for Tomorrow 2026’ competition
Samsung has opened its Solve for Tomorrow 2026 competition in the Philippines, inviting public science high school students to propose technology solutions for community problems, including projects using artificial intelligence…
Discord, Reddit agree to PH child safety measures
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has ordered the restoration of Discord and Reddit access across the Philippines after the platforms agreed to measures aimed at protecting children…
My first step toward solar power cost less than I expected
I’ve thought about using solar power for years. Every time I looked into it, though, I stopped at the same questions: How much would it cost, and how long would…
Microsoft, Cloudflare disrupt EvilTokens phishing service
Microsoft and Cloudflare have disrupted EvilTokens, a cybercrime service used to break into Microsoft 365 email accounts and help criminals carry out payment fraud. The operation targeted the websites, domains,…
TP to hold job fair to fill 10,000 customer expert roles
TP in the Philippines will hold a job fair in Makati on Sept. 28 as it aims to fill more than 10,000 customer expert roles across its Mega Manila sites.…
CICC knew little about how Filipinos use Discord before ban
“Yung mga bagong sinasabi ng ibang mga naapektuhan ng Discord, ginagamit pala nila sa business, ginagamit pala nila sa pag-aaral, hindi pa naka-klaro sa amin yan ng Discord,” Cybercrime Investigation…
Alibaba launches Qwen Intelligence for smartphones
Alibaba is bringing its Qwen artificial intelligence (AI) technology to smartphones through a partnership with global smartphone maker HONOR, giving the phone maker tools to build devices that can plan…
Why does banning platforms keep coming up as the ‘only’ answer?
The past few months have been busy for reporters covering the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and its attached agencies. Telegram, Roblox, Reddit, and Discord have all been…
Smart, Amihan launch localized AI workspace
Smart Communications Inc. (Smart), the wireless arm of PLDT Inc., and Amihan Global Strategies, Inc. have launched AI.Smart, a workspace that uses Amazon Bedrock to give Smart and TNT subscribers…
Epson Document Capture Pro automates office scanning
Epson Philippines Corp. is offering Document Capture Pro as a way for businesses to move paper invoices, contracts, and forms into digital systems with fewer manual steps. The software works…
Jackery Explorer 300D packs backup power into a smaller design
Jackery has introduced the Explorer 300D, a portable power station designed to keep laptops, phones, cameras, and other work devices running during brownouts or while people work away from an…
AWS says AI is speeding up the search for software flaws
Companies that update their software once a month may struggle to keep pace with how quickly vulnerabilities are being found, according to Amazon Web Services (AWS). “Most businesses are still…
HONOR 600S set for PH launch
Global AI devices provider HONOR Philippines will launch the HONOR 600S in the Philippines on Oct. 1, 2026, expanding its HONOR 600 Series with a phone designed for a wider…
Acer unveils the convertible Googlebook 14
Technology company Acer has introduced the Acer Googlebook 14, a convertible laptop designed for users who move between their Android phones and computers with less effort. It is the company’s…
PhilSA pushes satellite data use among PH businesses
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) is stepping up efforts to help Philippine businesses use satellite data to improve operations, build new products, and develop services for industries such as transportation,…
Airbus sees strong aircraft demand in Asia-Pacific
Asia-Pacific airlines are expected to need 19,120 new passenger aircraft over the next two decades as increasing travel demand, fleet replacement, and new routes continue to reshape aviation across the…
Kissflow leads customer ratings for AI low-code platforms
Kissflow has taken the No. 1 spot on Gartner Peer Insights based on customer reviews over the past 12 months in the AI-Augmented Low-Code Application Platforms category. The enterprise applications…