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…
PLDT, Smart block 83,000 attempts to access child abuse links
PLDT and Smart said they blocked 83,000 attempts to open links related to child sexual abuse and exploitation materials (CSAEM) in January 2026, about 50% lower than the same month…
Coins.ph CEO urges LGUs to modernize payment systems
Digital asset trading platform Coins.ph urged local government leaders to modernize public payment systems, warning that slow and manual processes are quietly draining public resources. Wei Zhou, CEO of Coins.ph,…
IBM: APAC is second-most attacked region amid AI cyber threats
Asia-Pacific (APAC) is the second-most targeted region for cyberattacks, accounting for 27% of cases tracked by IBM’s threat intelligence team, according to the 2026 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index. The report…
GoTyme Bank, Maxicare partner to streamline doctor payments
Digital bank GoTyme Bank has partnered with healthcare provider Maxicare Healthcare Corp. to handle the disbursement of professional fees to doctors in Maxicare’s network. Under the agreement, GoTyme Bank will…
EastWest enables Google Pay for debit cardholders nationwide
Philippine bank EastWest has enabled support for Google Pay on its debit cards, allowing customers to make payments using their smartphones or compatible wearables. With the update, EastWest debit cardholders…
AMD expands Ryzen AI 400 chips for Copilot+ desktops
Semiconductor company AMD announced at Mobile World Congress 2026 an expanded Ryzen AI portfolio with the launch of the AMD Ryzen AI 400 Series and Ryzen AI PRO 400 Series…
Black Hat Asia 2026 to tackle AI, supply chain risks
Black Hat will focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and supply chain vulnerabilities at Black Hat Asia 2026, set for April 21 to 24 at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention…
Palo Alto Networks monitors identity risks in 90% of breaches
Artificial intelligence (AI), identity weaknesses, and growing enterprise complexity are driving most cybersecurity breaches, according to the 2026 Global Incident Response Report of Palo Alto Networks. The company’s threat research…
PLDT Home doubles down on prepaid fiber, digital bundles
PLDT Home is restructuring its broadband offers to focus on fiber prepaid and digital home services as it targets growth in a price-sensitive market. The consumer broadband unit of PLDT…
vivo previews X300 Ultra with 400mm ZEISS extender at MWC 2026
vivo offered a first look at its upcoming flagship smartphone, the X300 Ultra, during MWC Barcelona 2026, highlighting a new 400mm equivalent vivo ZEISS Telephoto Extender Gen 2 Ultra and…
Globe supports anti-scam pact to protect OFWs
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen protection for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) against online scams.…
Igloo expands embedded insurance in PH, names new head
Regional insurtech Igloo is expanding its embedded insurance business in the Philippines, backed by a wider partner network, new local leadership, and artificial intelligence (AI) upgrades. Insurance penetration in the…
Logitech G321 wireless gaming headset now available in PH
Logitech’s gaming brand, Logitech G, has released the Logitech G321 LIGHTSPEED wireless gaming headset in the Philippines, offering gamers a lightweight audio device for extended play sessions. The headset is…
Honor X5c Plus priced at ₱4,999 for Shopee 3.3 sale
Smart devices provider Honor Philippines has launched the Honor X5c Plus exclusively on Shopee Philippines, offering the entry-level smartphone at ₱4,999 during the e-commerce platform’s 3.3 sale, down from the…
Metrobank expects February inflation at 2.4%
Inflation is expected to pick up in February, which may lead to a steeper bond yield curve in the coming months. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) recently cut policy rates…
Tenable report links AI adoption to growing cloud security risks
Organizations are facing growing cyber risks as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more embedded in applications, infrastructure, and cloud environments, according to the Cloud and AI Security Risk Report 2026 released…
Globe expands fiber services to grow mass-market broadband access
Telecommunications company Globe Telecom said it is expanding its fiber network to bring high-speed internet to more households, focusing on services designed for the mass market. The company’s home broadband…
Samsung unveils the Galaxy S26 Series
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has introduced the Galaxy S26 series, its latest flagship smartphones built around artificial intelligence (AI). The lineup includes the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra. The…
Dataiku opens 575 Lab to release open-source tools for AI oversight
Enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) platform company Dataiku launched the 575 Lab, its open-source initiative that aims to help companies manage transparency, governance, and privacy as AI systems move into business…
AMD, Meta ink 6GW deal to power AI infrastructure
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Meta Platforms have signed a 6-gigawatt agreement to support Meta’s next generation of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure using multiple generations of AMD Instinct graphics processing…
PhilSA taps space data to aid conservation in Palawan, Tubbataha
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) has signed agreements with the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) and the Tubbataha Management Office (TMO) to use space data in mapping projects that…
PLDT Home offers lifetime fiber in BFF promo
Telecommunications provider PLDT Home has launched its Broadband Free Forever, or BFF, Promo, offering new subscribers a chance to receive free fiber internet for life. The company said the offer…
The AI Infrastructure Challenge: Preparing for the agentic AI revolution
By Alexey Navolokin, General Manager, APAC, AMD Around the world, governments and industries are moving quickly to secure leadership in artificial intelligence (AI). For many countries, this momentum intersects with…
DMAP: Filipino youth discover new brands through non-digital formats
Filipino youth are increasingly discovering brands through non-digital formats, while older consumers are learning about new brands through mobile games and online ads, according to a report by the Digital…
Fiuu: Interoperability, cashless shift to define PH payments
Digital payments in the Philippines are entering a more mature phase in 2026, shaped by stronger infrastructure, tighter regulation, and changing consumer habits, according to Southeast Asian fintech platform Fiuu.…
Minix MINI PCs target AI, save space, cut power use
Mini PC maker Minix has launched a new generation of MINI PCs built around artificial intelligence (AI) computing, business use, and entry-level tasks. The new lineup is led by systems…
Too rare for care: How AI is helping solve the rare disease paradox
By Rowland Illing, Chief Medical Officer, AWS and Director of Global Healthcare and Nonprofits It’s one of medicine’s tragic paradoxes that, collectively, rare diseases have a significant impact on human…
Mapúa Education Group rolls out ChatGPT Edu to students, faculty
Mapúa Education Group (MEG) is deploying ChatGPT Edu across its institutions in the Philippines as part of a collaboration with OpenAI, the research and product deployment company behind ChatGPT. The…
CrowdStrike report finds AI-driven attacks up 89% in 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) is speeding up cyberattacks and widening the areas companies must defend, according to the 2026 Global Threat Report of CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity company. The report showed that…
IEEE study examines quantum method for safer data networks
A study published in the academic journal IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics shows how researchers used commercially available components to generate and distribute quantum entanglement across an…
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