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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Coins.ph, Skyro link up for QR Ph payments, digital payouts
Coins.ph and Skyro are expanding digital payment acceptance and payout services in the Philippines through a new partnership signed at the ASEAN Tech Summit at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in…
Smart, Lynk expand satellite connectivity tests to Batangas
Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) and Lynk Global have expanded their Direct-to-Device (D2D) satellite connectivity tests to Batangas, as the companies explore how mobile phones could stay connected when terrestrial cell…
Acer Philippines kicks off Acer Day 2026 with Music Run
Acer Philippines will kick off the 10th anniversary of Acer Day with The Music Run on Aug. 22, 2026, at the SM MOA Complex, bringing together fitness, entertainment, and technology…
Metrobank adds new security tools against digital fraud
Metrobank has rolled out four new security features on its mobile banking app as banks face growing threats from phishing, account takeovers, and other scams targeting customers. The Bangko Sentral…
When Spreadsheets Stop Working: The hidden cost of manual financial reporting
For many businesses, spreadsheets are the backbone of financial reporting as they’re familiar to use and often seem to get the job done. But as your company grows, this very…
Visa, UMSI expand digital payments access for Filipino SMEs
Visa and USSC Money Services Inc. (UMSI), a one-stop shop for financial services in the Philippines, have launched U Accept, a payment solution that allows micro, small, and medium enterprises…
realme 16T set to launch this August
The upcoming realme 16T is built for long-term use, with an 8,000mAh Titan Battery and a 7-year Battery Health Guarantee. The company said the realme 16T uses Titan AI Deep…
Protecting vulnerable users in a digital world
Our growing reliance on digital tools has certainly connected communities and made daily tasks simpler. But it’s also brought along complex new risks. For people who are more vulnerable, like…
Why enterprises can’t simply vibe-code their way to production
Vibe coding is making software development easier to approach, even for people who are not traditional programmers. By using natural-language prompts, developers can ask artificial intelligence (AI) to generate code,…
Tech workers lead PH pay satisfaction, Jobstreet finds
Technology workers in the Philippines reported the highest level of pay satisfaction across industries, according to Jobstreet by SEEK’s 2026 Salary Pulse Report. The report found that 54% of technology…
Digital Walker celebrates 20 years with new brand look
Digital Walker is marking its 20th anniversary with a four-day event featuring technology showcases, special discounts, games, giveaways, and raffle prizes worth up to ₱70,000. “Walk Into the Future: Digital…
Tala steps up borrower protection against lending abuse
AI-native credit infrastructure Tala has filed cases against more than 70 people accused of posing as “Tala agents” and using the company’s name to scam borrowers. The cases, filed in…
Wise expands ways to send and receive money in PH
Wise is expanding its payment capabilities in the Philippines, turning its cross-border money account into a tool Filipinos and international visitors can use for everyday payments. The fintech company is…
PLDT growth gets boost from rising enterprise demand
PLDT Inc. saw its business segment continue to grow in the first half of 2026, with PLDT Enterprise benefiting from stronger demand for ICT services, wireless connectivity, and data centers.…
HONOR officially launches the Robot Phone
HONOR has officially launched the HONOR Robot Phone, a smartphone with a built-in motorized camera gimbal designed to make professional-style video production easier for everyday users. The AI device ecosystem…
EcoFlow donates solar power systems for quake response
EcoFlow, a portable power and renewable energy solutions provider, has partnered with Philippine nongovernment organization Angat Buhay to provide electricity for earthquake relief operations in Southern Mindanao. EcoFlow donated portable…
Geotab launches AI-powered fleet investigations solution
Geotab has launched Geotab Investigations, a unified solution designed to help fleet safety, compliance, and operations teams investigate road incidents faster and reduce the risks and costs associated with fleet…
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