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…
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…
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…
Thinking Machines powers Cebu Pacific’s AI rollout
Cebu Pacific has reduced the time spent on contract reviews, project requests, and engineering searches after deploying ChatGPT Enterprise across several departments. One of the Philippines airlines is working with…
UP graduates win James Dyson Award for dialysis machine
Two University of the Philippines Diliman graduates have won the Philippine leg of the James Dyson Award 2026 for developing a low-cost machine designed to make home dialysis simpler and…
GInsure Health offers Oona, KwikCare plans on GCash
GCash is offering two health plans through GInsure Health, giving Filipino families a way to buy critical illness insurance or pay for routine medical care through the app. The options…
DICT pledges full cooperation in ‘ghost internet’ probe
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said it would cooperate with the Office of the Ombudsman as it investigates alleged irregularities in government-funded technology and connectivity projects. The…
TP named APAC Company of the Year for customer experience
Global digital business services leader TP (ex-Teleperformance) has been named Frost & Sullivan’s 2026 Asia-Pacific Company of the Year in Customer Experience Management Services for its use of artificial intelligence…
PROTECTA seeks stronger laws against online child abuse
PLDT-led PROTECTA Pilipinas is calling for stronger Philippine laws and closer coordination among government agencies, telecommunications companies, financial technology firms, schools, and communities to protect children from online violence and…
IBM, NASA open lunar AI model to researchers
IBM and NASA have released an open-source artificial intelligence (AI) model designed to help scientists locate possible ice deposits, map craters, and study volcanic features on the Moon. The NASA-IBM…
What technologies power modern public WiFi services?
Public WiFi services of today can support hundreds and even thousands of devices across public locations smoothly. Behind the simple experience of connecting your smartphone or laptop to a public…
Galaxy Watch9, Ultra2 track training, sleep, and recovery
Samsung is promoting the Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra2 as tools for tracking more than workouts, using its Galaxy Wellness Club to show how the devices can help users…
HONOR hints at new phone after the success of HONOR 600 Series
Global AI devices provider HONOR Philippines has begun teasing a new smartphone following the launch of the HONOR 600 Series, with the company highlighting artificial intelligence-powered content creation as one…
Tala pushes for more inclusive, data-driven digital lending in PH
Global credit infrastructure company Tala is using mobile, behavioral, and payment data to assess Filipino borrowers who may not have the documents, collateral, or credit records required by traditional banks.…
JLL sets green benchmark at Jollibee Danao plant
Jollibee Group’s Danao Commissary in Cebu has earned LEED Gold certification after cutting energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions by 82.1%, setting a new sustainability benchmark for Philippine manufacturing. Jones…
IDC: APAC AI spending to hit $555B as data center capacity tightens
Artificial intelligence (AI) spending across Asia-Pacific is projected to more than quadruple to $555.2 billion by 2030, increasing pressure on the data centers and computing resources needed to support growing…
Converge, AmCham drive digital growth in Visayas
Converge ICT Solutions Inc. and the American Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (AmCham) Visayas Chapter have formed an alliance to help businesses and local governments in the Visayas adopt…
Samsung begins roll out of One UI 9 to Galaxy devices
Samsung has started rolling out One UI 9 to the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra, bringing new artificial intelligence, camera, translation, security, and device-support features to more…
GoTyme offers holiday flights for remittance users
GoTyme Bank has launched a raffle that will give five overseas Filipinos round-trip Cebu Pacific flights for two and cash prizes, using international remittances to attract more customers to its…
Roblox unveils new tools at developers conference
Roblox, a video gaming platform, will allow creators to release their games as standalone apps for mobile devices, PCs, and consoles, giving developers more ways to reach players outside the…
Meta safety issues delay DICT budget in House
The Philippines’ House of Representatives has called on Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to attend a hearing on social media safety. Lawmakers want answers about harmful content on Meta’s platforms, particularly…
Adobe raises 2026 outlook after record Q3 revenue
Adobe reported record revenue of $6.76 billion for its third quarter of fiscal year 2026, driven by higher subscription sales and the growing use of its artificial intelligence (AI) tools.…