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…
Before you spend your holiday bonus, start your emergency fund
If you’re already earning your own money and are anticipating your much-awaited 13th month pay and holiday bonus, pause and think where you will allocate those hard-earned funds. Let’s be…
Apple opens preorders of its foldable iPhone Duo
Apple opened preorders for the iPhone Duo on Oct. 16 through its website and Apple Store app, offering a foldable phone with its largest iPhone display, an A20 Pro chip,…
FedEx report sees AI opportunity for Philippine chip industry
The Philippines could attract more semiconductor investment as demand for artificial intelligence (AI) chips grows and manufacturers expand production across Asia Pacific, according to a report by FedEx and Frost…
QR Ph and InstaPay payments on Xendit’s platform grew by 198%
QR Ph and InstaPay payments grew 198% on Xendit’s platform in the 15 months to April 2026, but missing payment options still cost Philippine online sellers sales. Among Filipino shoppers…
MannyPay clarifies it is not closing but just plans a new app
MannyPay is preparing a new version of its digital payments app for launch next month, with plans to increase transaction capacity and improve reliability as more partners join the platform.…
Smart logs zero dropped calls in Metro Manila drive tests
Mobile services provider Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) recorded no dropped calls during the National Telecommunications Commission’s (NTC) latest Metro Manila drive tests, which check network performance under real-world conditions. Smart’s…
Globe urges action as 1,245 telecom thefts disrupt services
Theft of telecommunications equipment has disrupted mobile and data services across the Philippines, with Globe and its tower company partners recording 1,245 incidents as of September 2026. Globe said the…
New DICT chief puts faster government services on agenda
Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Robert Joseph Montes de Claro called for using information technology to speed up government work and improve public services during his first…
BSP supports Scam Ready ASEAN to help Filipinos spot scams
Filipinos can learn to spot online scams through a game included in Scam Ready ASEAN, a regional training program launched in the Philippines with support from the Bangko Sentral ng…
Apple unveils its latest smart home display
Apple introduced Apple HomeView, a smart home display that combines voice-controlled home management, FaceTime calls, and entertainment, with facial recognition that brings up each user’s personal information. Apple Home View…
Robinsons Appliances offers nearly ₱72k in iPhone 18 Pro freebies
Robinsons Appliances will hold an iPhone 18 Pro midnight launch at the Atrium of Robinsons Magnolia on Oct. 15, 2026, with device releases starting at 12:01 a.m. on Oct. 16.…
SSS chief Robert Joseph de Claro replaces Aguda at DICT
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced Oct. 13 that Robert Joseph de Claro will succeed Henry Aguda as secretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). Before his…
HONOR 600S goes on sale as Megamall Alpha Store opens
Global AI device provider HONOR Philippines has started nationwide sales of the HONOR 600S, a smartphone with an 8,100mAh battery, water and dust resistance, and AI tools that turn photos…
Microsoft unveils Maia 300 for Copilot and AI agents
Microsoft plans to expand its Azure Maia AI infrastructure to multi-gigawatt deployments starting in 2027, making the system the main platform for running AI models across its products and services.…
TCL marks 45 years with opening of industrial museum
TCL opened its Industrial Museum in Huizhou, showcasing the development of television and display technology, including what the company describes as the world’s first mass-produced printed OLED 4K display, developed…
Global PC shipments fall 20.1% as high prices slow demand
Worldwide PC shipments fell 20.1% to 62.7 million units in the third quarter of 2026, as high prices, supply shortages, and unsold stock slowed orders, according to preliminary results from…
The Loop offers up to ₱92,000 in iPhone 18 launch freebies
The Loop is offering launch prices, installment plans, and trade-in credits for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max ahead of their Oct. 16 release across 20 participating stores nationwide.…
Manulife China Bank Life offers up to ₱1M in group insurance
Manulife China Bank Life Assurance Corp. (MCBL) has launched two group insurance plans for Philippine businesses with five to 200 employees, offering coverage from ₱100,000 to ₱1 million through pre-approved…
Aguda resigns as DICT chief, Ombudsman says
Malacañang has accepted Henry Aguda’s resignation as secretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Ombudsman Boying Remulla said during a DZRH radio program on Oct. 10. The…
Metrobank leads Philippine banks in 2026 bond rankings
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) ranked first among Philippine banks and securities firms in the Local Currency Bonds and G3 Bonds categories of The Asset Benchmark Research Awards 2026.…
Samar teachers get AI tools for lessons with DOST e-TURO
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has brought an artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced digital learning system to a Samar elementary school. It aims to give teachers the tools to prepare…
DOST spotlights student’s Wi-Fi machine for plastic bottles
Catbalogan City in Samar has launched Eco-Connect, a Wi-Fi vending machine that gives users two minutes of internet access for every plastic bottle deposited, linking waste collection with digital connectivity.…
Philippine Air Force to get Lockheed Black Hawk simulator
The Philippine Air Force will get a flight simulator and virtual maintenance trainer for its S-70 Black Hawk helicopters under a contract between Lockheed Martin and the Philippine Department of…
Xiaomi adds wrist calls, GPS tracking to latest watch lineup
Xiaomi has launched the REDMI Watch 6 Active, REDMI Watch 6 Lite, and Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active, offering different combinations of wrist calling, health monitoring, and exercise tracking. The…
Senate OKs bill restricting social media for under-18s
Children below 18 would be barred from using social media and other online services considered high-risk under a bill approved by the Philippine Senate. Companies running these services would have…
Scammers’ e-wallet use in Philippines grows to 73%
Scammers are increasingly using e-wallets in the Philippines, with their reported use increasing from 34% in 2025 to 73% in 2026, according to the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA)’s Annual State…
ASUS launches Zenbook 14 Series laptops
ASUS Philippines has introduced a new Zenbook 14 laptop lineup with Intel, AMD, and Snapdragon processor options, bringing dedicated hardware for artificial intelligence AI) tasks to models weighing as little…
UGREEN MagFlow and Nexode Pro bring new charging options
UGREEN has introduced a magnetic power bank with built-in liquid cooling and a 160W desktop charger with a retractable cable, expanding its MagFlow and Nexode Pro charging accessories for Apple…
IBM, Red Hat fix over 400 hidden flaws in Java libraries
IBM and Red Hat have fixed more than 400 previously unknown security weaknesses in widely used Java libraries through their Lightwell initiative. The fixes cover older software versions still running…
Jackery Explorer 500 V2 offers backup power for brownouts
Jackery’s new Explorer 500 V2 portable power station offers backup electricity for household devices during brownouts, with a feature that switches connected equipment to battery power in less than 10…