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…
HONOR officially launches the Robot Phone
HONOR has officially launched the HONOR Robot Phone, a smartphone with a built-in motorized camera gimbal designed to make professional-style video production easier for everyday users. The AI device ecosystem…
Metrobank unveils new M Free, Cashback Visa designs
Metrobank has rolled out new designs for two of its popular credit cards, the Metrobank M Free Mastercard and Metrobank Cashback Visa, while keeping the existing benefits for cardholders. The…
ANA builds cloud hub with Equinix to speed up digital services
All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd. (ANA) is redesigning its digital infrastructure with Equinix Fabric as it prepares for a sharp increase in data and demand for faster digital services. Equinix…
CIBI, CICC team up to fight financial fraud
CIBI Information Inc. and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) have partnered to improve how financial institutions and government agencies share information about fraud and cybercrime in the Philippines.…
BlockShoals joins FinTech Alliance PH
BlockShoals Technologies Inc. the Philippine-incorporated fintech company approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to operate as a Crypto Asset Intermediary (CAI) under the SEC’s Strategic Sandbox (StratBox) framework,…
Infobip: PH sees sharp growth in business chat apps
Viber and WhatsApp are gaining ground as businesses in the Philippines increasingly use messaging apps to communicate with customers, according to Infobip’s Messaging Trends Report 2026. Infobip, an AI-first global…
Gartner: AI is already cutting some entry-level hiring
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already affecting entry-level hiring, with 21% of chief human resources officers (CHROs) saying at least one business leader in their organization has stopped hiring for entry-level…
CrowdStrike: Ransomware, cloud attacks remain key threats in 2026
Artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to make cyberattacks faster, more scalable, and harder to detect in 2026 as both sophisticated and less-skilled cybercriminals adopt the technology, according to CrowdStrike’s 2026…
Review: Rophie Salim Tact AI RingÂ
I have been tracking my health for years using a smartwatch. Steps, sleep, heart rate, and other health data are nothing new to me. What is new is doing all…
Maya calls for stronger financial resilience in PH
Maya is calling for the Philippines to move beyond simply getting more people into the formal financial system and focus on whether financial services help Filipinos save, borrow responsibly, grow…
Study: Filipino consumers quick to abandon tech after failures
Consumers in the Philippines have among the lowest tolerance in Southeast Asia (SEA) for technology companies that suffer serious security, privacy, or service failures, according to a new regional study…
HONOR shifts from phones to AI device ecosystem
HONOR is repositioning itself from a smartphone manufacturer into an AI device ecosystem company, expanding its focus beyond phones as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more deeply integrated into consumer devices.…
Alibaba introduces latest flagship model Qwen3.8-MaxÂ
Alibaba has introduced Qwen3.8-Max, its largest and most capable Qwen model to date, as the company pushes further into artificial intelligence (AI) systems that can handle complex work with less…
Kaspersky finds custom malware targeting governments and research in Central Asia
A cyber espionage campaign that has been operating since January 2025 is using highly customized malware to infiltrate government agencies, healthcare organizations, research institutions, and other critical sectors across Central…
TCL leads Philippine panel TV market for 3rd year
TCL remained the No. 1 panel TV brand in the Philippines in 2025, extending its market lead to three consecutive years, according to the 2025 Annual Cumulative Market Share Report…
Metrobank pushes financial literacy at CEU Manila
Metrobank is urging young Filipinos to become more aware of how social media shapes their spending habits, saying smarter financial decisions begin with being mindful of the content they consume…
Apple Pay expands to the Philippines through banks and card networks
Apple Pay is now available in the Philippines, allowing eligible Visa and Mastercard cardholders from participating banks, including GoTyme Bank and Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank), to make contactless…
The Bistro Group expands digital strategy with delivery app
The Bistro Group is strengthening its digital strategy with the launch of the Bistro Delivers app, giving customers a direct way to order from more than 20 restaurant brands while…
Financial literacy improves as account ownership rises
Financial inclusion in the Philippines is improving, with more Filipinos opening financial accounts and gaining a better understanding of basic money concepts, according to the latest data from the Bangko…
Boomi: AI agent adoption outpaces enterprise trust
Artificial intelligence (AI) agents are quickly becoming part of enterprise operations, but most organizations still do not trust the technology enough to let it make business decisions on its own.…
GCash enables Visa cards for QR purchases
Visa cardholders will soon be able to pay at GCash QR merchants directly through the GCash app, removing the need to top up their wallets before making a purchase. The…
Sophos warns AI is accelerating cyberattacks
Artificial intelligence (AI) is helping cybercriminals carry out attacks much faster, leaving organizations with less time to detect and stop threats, according to the Sophos AI Security 2026 Report. The…
Epson launches UV printer for short-run custom printing
Epson, known for professional printing, said the SureColor V4000, a compact A1+ UV flatbed printer designed to bring more printing work in-house, expands its SureColor V-Series for businesses that need…
BPI CyberProtect forum pushes stronger consumer protection
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is calling on government, law enforcement, industry leaders, and consumers to work together to strengthen the country’s defenses against digital fraud as cyber…
Samsung opens pre-orders for AI-powered Galaxy Watch9 and Ultra2
Samsung has opened pre-orders in the Philippines for the Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra2, bringing new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered health tracking features and offering discounts, trade-in savings, and installment…
Whizkey Technology sees demand for outsourced IT management
Whizkey Technology Services Inc. is entering the Philippine managed IT services market as businesses grapple with IT talent shortages, rising cybersecurity risks, and increasingly complex technology environments. Whizkey Technology, founded…
Temus invests in Philippine AI firm Thinking Machines
Singapore-based AI and digital transformation company Temus has invested in Thinking Machines Data Science, a Filipina-founded AI and data company headquartered in the Philippines, giving the local firm greater reach…
foodpanda expands logistics network with 23 fulfillment hubs
foodpanda Philippines has expanded its pandamart dark-store network to 23 fulfillment hubs nationwide, increasing its logistics infrastructure to support faster online grocery deliveries and localized inventory management. The latest facilities…
BSP clarifies rules on digital transfer fees
FinTech Alliance PH said the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has clarified that Circular No. 1238 does not require banks and payment providers to remove electronic fund transfer fees, giving…
BSP expands digital payments with 3 new services
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and Philippine Payments Management Inc. (PPMI) have introduced three new digital payment services designed to make paying bills, moving money, and doing business easier…
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