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…
vivo V80 Lite starts at ₱24,999 in the Philippines
vivo has launched the V80 Lite in the Philippines and boasts a 10,000mAh battery, dust and water resistance, with a starting price of ₱24,999. Pre-orders run from Oct. 4 to…
Globe restores internet after PH-Singapore cable disruption
Globe has fully restored internet services following a subsea cable disruption between the Philippines and Singapore that slowed connections for some mobile and broadband customers. The telecommunications company said data…
M360° PR+Activations plans Asia expansion after regional awards
M360° PR+Activations is preparing to expand into Asian markets, including Singapore, while adding Yale Home Philippines as a client for public relations, events, brand activations, and social media management. The…
Beyond the Box offered up to ₱29,000 in iPhone 18 Pro perks
Beyond the Box offered ₱5,000 reservations and installment plans for iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max pre-orders at its Oct. 1 event at Opus Mall, alongside gifts and…
Power Mac Center opens iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders nationwide
Premier Apple partner Power Mac Center (PMC) has opened nationwide pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro series through its stores, website, and new Lazada Flagship Store until Oct. 15. The…
AMD’s new processors allow businesses to run AI agents locally
AMD’s new Ryzen AI Max and Ryzen AI Max PRO 400 Series processors enables businesses to run artificial intelligence (AI) agents on their own computers, with less need to send…
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…
HONOR 600S launches at ₱19,999, boasts 8100mAh battery
Global AI device provider HONOR Philippines launched the HONOR 600S, offering an 8100mAh battery and water and drop protection for ₱19,999. The price covers the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage…
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…
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 pre-orders start Oct. 9 in PH
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. unveiled the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Tab S12+, adding larger workspaces, AI tools, and bundled accessories for users handling documents, online lessons, and creative projects…
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…
Manulife rolls out water systems, expands financial literacy
Manulife Global Solutions (MGS) and Waves for Water Philippines have delivered 184 water filtration kits and three rainwater catchment facilities to more than 1,400 households in Rizal and Cebu under…
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…
Epson tools support Philippine healthcare digitization
Epson Philippines is offering scanners and printers to help hospitals and clinics digitize patient records and reduce the cost of producing medical documents. Hospitals handle paper charts, laboratory results, and…
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…
AWS offers cloud training rewards to Philippine students
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has committed more than $500 million in resources to help university students worldwide, including the Philippines, learn cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) through its new…
How to make your year-end travel budget go further
Metrobank’s Travel Signature Visa and World Mastercard offer different mileage rates and foreign transaction fees for travelers booking hotels, paying online, or spending abroad. In its year-end travel guidance, Metrobank…
PhilSA engineers train in South Korea for 2027 rocket launch
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) is preparing a 2027 rocket test launch in Cagayan that will carry a developed device to measure cellular signals, while building Filipino expertise for future…
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…
Alibaba Cloud expands global network for business AI
Alibaba Cloud will open its first cloud regions in Türkiye, Finland, and the Netherlands over the next 12 months, expanding access to computing resources for businesses deploying artificial intelligence (AI).…
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…