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…
Acer keeps top spot in PH laptop market for 20th year
Acer has maintained its position as the Philippines’ top laptop brand, extending its market leadership to 20 consecutive years while continuing to dominate both the consumer and gaming laptop segments.…
Philippines’ AI ambitions need to be built on resilient foundations, not just faster adoption
By Kenneth Lai, Vice President, ASEAN, Cloudflare The Philippines is pushing hard to adopt a whole-of-government approach to advancing its digitalization and AI agenda through initiatives like the National AI…
GoSerpent malware targets government and diplomatic entities
Government agencies and diplomatic organizations in Southeast Asia (SEA) are facing a more advanced cyber threat as attackers continue to improve a malware campaign designed to steal sensitive information, according…
The Bistro Group rebrand reflects digital transformation and business growth
The Bistro Group has refreshed its corporate logo as part of its business strategy that goes beyond a new visual identity, showing its continued digital transformation and expansion across nearly…
The real price of online gambling isn’t always money
Online gambling has never been easier. With a smartphone, an internet connection, and an e-wallet, anyone can place a bet in seconds. Gambling apps are heavily advertised, while celebrities and…
JCB milestone highlights Japan-PH payments ties
JCB is marking 30 years in the Philippine payments market, coinciding with the celebration of 70 years of diplomatic relations between Japan and the Philippines in 2026. The Japanese payment…
PhilFirst, ProTech digitize insurance in the Philippines
PhilFirst has partnered with AI-enabled insurtech platform ProTech to digitize how insurance is sold, managed, and serviced in the Philippines, making it easier for consumers to buy and use insurance…
RELX grows Philippine data science hub for global AI work
RELX | Reed Elsevier is expanding the role of its Philippine operations as a global center for data science, with Filipino professionals helping develop artificial intelligence (AI), analytics, and decision-making…
EO 119 sets new rules for government data storage
The Philippine government has been using the same rules for handling classified information since 1964, long before computers, the internet, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence (AI) became part of everyday…
7-Eleven speeds up digital shift with cashless rollout
Philippine Seven Corp. (PSC), the exclusive licensor of 7-Eleven in the Philippines, accelerated its digital transformation in 2025 by expanding cashless payments, modernizing stores, and investing in technology to improve…
Sophos: 79% of ransomware attacks start with stolen identities
Cybercriminals are now more likely to break into company systems by stealing employee login details than by exploiting software flaws, according to the latest State of Ransomware 2026 report from…
Ericsson: PH emerges as 5G growth leader
The Philippines is emerging as one of Southeast Asia’s (SEA) fastest-growing 5G markets, as demand for faster mobile internet and wireless broadband continues to grow, according to the latest Ericsson…
Metrobank Moneygurado Episode 3 tackles ‘hiya’
Metrobank is encouraging Filipinos to have more open conversations about money, saying the cultural value of hiya often influences financial decisions, from avoiding discussions about debt to hesitating to ask…
IDC: Smartphone shipments fall 6.7% as memory costs surge
Global smartphone shipments fell 6.7% year over year to 277.5 million units in the second quarter of 2026, as soaring memory chip prices squeezed budget phone makers and widened the…
Billease profit jumps as revenue tops $151M in 2025
Billease grew its revenue by more than 80% in 2025 to $151.2 million while net profit also grew to $13.6 million. According to its audited financial results for the year…
Samsung uses titanium to improve Galaxy foldable displays
Samsung Electronics has introduced Flex Titanium, a new display technology designed to make its next-generation Galaxy foldable smartphones thinner, stronger, and less prone to visible screen creases. The technology combines…
PLDT Home readies network and support for typhoon season
PLDT Home, the broadband of PLDT, is stepping up its network and customer support efforts ahead of the country’s typhoon season, strengthening infrastructure and preparing on-ground assistance to help keep…
BSP issues AI guidance to strengthen financial services
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has introduced new guidelines to help banks and other financial institutions use artificial intelligence (AI) safely and responsibly as more financial services adopt the…
Equinix highlights AI infrastructure needs in PH
Philippine companies are finding it difficult to prepare their IT systems for artificial intelligence (AI) because of high costs, outdated technology, and network limitations, according to Max Parry, VP of…
Xiaomi smart home devices help pet owners care for pets remotely
As more Filipinos treat pets as family members, Xiaomi is promoting its smart home ecosystem as a practical way to help busy pet owners keep feeding schedules, monitor pets, and…
AI investments outpace workforce readiness in PH
Companies in the Philippines are moving quickly to adopt artificial intelligence (AI), but many employees say they are not ready because they lack training, support, and clear guidance, according to…
Deepfakes outpace detection, experts urge scam awareness
Deepfake videos and AI-generated voices have become so realistic that cybersecurity experts are changing their advice. Instead of teaching people how to spot fake videos, they are urging them to…
Atome secures ₱5-B AUB loan to grow PayLater card
Atome Philippines has secured a ₱5-billion wholesale credit facility from Asia United Bank (AUB), giving the fintech company additional local funding to expand its consumer lending business and reach more…
RCBC powers card and QR payments on LRT-2
LRT-2 commuters can now pay for their train rides using their bank cards, mobile wallets, or GCash, removing the need to buy or reload a separate transit card. The new…
Lenovo builds AI-powered command center for FIFA World Cup 2026
Lenovo builds an Intelligent Command Center (ICC) that will help FIFA manage what is expected to be the biggest FIFA World Cup in history. The FIFA World Cup 2026 features…
AI is redefining what your PC can do
By Alexey Navolokin, General Manager, APAC at AMD AI has finally moved out of the realm of promises and into the device on your desk or in your backpack. It…
LRT-2 now accepts Visa and Mastercard payments
Commuters on Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) can now pay their fares by tapping Visa or Mastercard credit, debit, or prepaid cards, as well as eligible mobile wallets, across…
Smart, Nokia improve overseas data roaming
Smart Communications Inc. (Smart), the wireless subsidiary of PLDT Inc. (PLDT), has successfully tested a new roaming technology that could make mobile data faster and more responsive for Filipinos traveling…
Southeast Asia tech funding more than doubles to $7.4B
Southeast Asia’s (SEA) technology startups and scaleups raised $7.4 billion in the first half of 2026, more than double the $3.2 billion recorded a year earlier, as investors poured money…
IBM builds first sub-1 nm chip with 100B transistors
Technology company IBM has developed the world’s first sub-1 nanometer (nm) chip technology, a breakthrough that could deliver faster and more energy-efficient processors for artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and…
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