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…
VinFast begins electric scooter expansion in Southeast Asia
VinFast announced a global expansion plan for its electric scooter business, naming the Philippines, Indonesia, India, Thailand, and Malaysia as its first key markets. The move is part of the…
Maya Bank cites digital banking, infrastructure as keys to MSME financing
Digital banking and stronger national infrastructure can help expand access to financing for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), according to Angelo Madrid, president of Maya Bank, Maya Bank, during…
PLDT, Smart equip Mindanao newsrooms with AI-in-a-Box tools
Integrated telco PLDT Inc. and its wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. turned over AI-in-a-Box packages to media organizations in Mindanao to help strengthen newsroom workflows and support digital transformation. The…
Fortinet report finds growing gap in cloud security capabilities
The 2026 State of Cloud Security Report, sponsored by Fortinet and produced by Cybersecurity Insiders, finds that organizations are facing increasing challenges in managing cloud security as environments become more…
TP opens second Davao site to expand Mindanao delivery operations
TP in the Philippines, a digital business services provider formerly known as Teleperformance, opened TP Davao Uprise, its second site in Davao City and fourth location across Mindanao, expanding its…
Honor reveals Tesla Cybertruck winner in Honor X9d 5G promo
Smartphone brand Honor Philippines named Lorelyn Felonia of Quezon City as the grand prize winner of its nationwide “Win a Tesla Cybertruck” promotion tied to the pre-order of Honor X9d…
Tala secures $100M CIMB partnership to expand credit services in Vietnam
Financial infrastructure company Tala signed a $100 million partnership with ASEAN banking group CIMB to support its expansion in Vietnam, strengthening its presence in Southeast Asia (SEA). The partnership aims…
Shopee strengthens delivery capabilities in Visayas and Mindanao
E-commerce platform Shopee said its Fulfilled by Shopee (FBS) program is helping speed up deliveries and improve access to online shopping across the country, particularly in Visayas and Mindanao. Through…
Palo Alto Networks adds AI security support to NVIDIA Enterprise AI Factory
Cybersecurity company Palo Alto Networks has integrated its Prisma AIRS platform into the NVIDIA Enterprise AI Factory validated design to help enterprises secure artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure while maintaining performance.…
Portable solar generators Jackery enters PH market
Portable power solutions provider Jackery has entered the Philippine market, offering solar-powered generators and battery products designed for homes, businesses, and outdoor use. Jackery partnered with gadget retailer Techroom to…
CICC warns of surge in online drug scams
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) warned the public about the spread of unauthorized and unregistered medicines being sold through online platforms, citing the growing use of artificial intelligence…
Jollibee Group, Security Bank among top winners at 61st Anvil Awards
Jollibee Group, Security Bank Corp., and BrandPlay were among the major winners at the 61st Anvil Awards, which recognized public relations programs, tools, and agencies in the Philippines. Jollibee Group…
Honor 2.2 sale offers discounts on smartphones
Smart device brand Honor is rolling out discounts as part of its 2.2 Sale, giving consumers a chance to upgrade their devices at lower prices. The promo covers several smartphone…
Multi-channel phishing drives new defense strategies for PH firms
By Kenneth Lai, VP, ASEAN, Cloudflare CISOs need a new playbook, stat. Nowhere is this more evident than in the fight against phishing, which costs companies around the world more…
Globe expands Nokia partnership to widen access to network APIs
Globe Telecom Inc. (Globe), a digital solutions provider in the Philippines, expanded its collaboration with Nokia to speed up the rollout of network application programming interfaces (APIs) across its partner…
Samsung releases Galaxy Tab A11+ Kids Edition
Samsung has released the Galaxy Tab A11+ Kids Edition, a tablet designed to help children learn and play while allowing parents to manage screen use and safety settings. The device…
PLDT Home Life bundles smart devices to help protect homes
PLDT Home Life, a service of telecommunications company PLDT Home, is offering a smart home starter kit that bundles security and automation devices for households using fiber internet. The package…
Metrobank reduces InstaPay transfer fee to ₱8 starting Feb. 1
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) reduced its InstaPay transfer fee to ₱8 per transaction starting Feb. 1, 2026, from the previous ₱25 fee, lowering the cost of sending money…
Coins.ph enables uranium trading via Tezos-based xU3O8 token
Cryptocurrency platform Coins.ph opened trading for xU3O8, a tokenized uranium asset built on the Tezos blockchain, giving Philippine users access to uranium investment through digital tokens. The listing follows the…
YouTube to expand creator support, strengthen child protection in 2026
YouTube detailed its 2026 priorities, outlining plans to strengthen creator support, improve protections for children and teenagers, and increase the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools across the platform. In…
MYEG PH, PEZA renew expansion of digital payment services for locators
MYEG Philippines Inc. (MYEG PH) and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) renewed their partnership to continue digitalizing government services and simplify transactions for PEZA-registered locators nationwide. The agreement aims…
Philippine startups get access to Salesforce services and solutions
Salesforce, an artificial intelligence customer relationship management (AI CRM) company, has launched the Salesforce Startup Program in the Philippines to support local startups. The program gives Philippine startups access to…
IBM, Grammys use AI to expand digital music experiences for fans
IBM, the official artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud partner of the Grammy Awards, released new digital tools built on AI and data platform watsonx to support fan engagement and member…
Canon brings back photo marathon, opens contest to non-Canon users
Canon Marketing Philippines, Inc. will hold Canon PhotoMarathon 2026 on April 18, 2026, at the BGC Amphitheater in Taguig City, opening several contest categories to users of other camera brands.…
Accenture: APAC leaders boost AI investment despite workforce gaps
Business leaders in the Asia-Pacific region are increasing their investments in artificial intelligence (AI) in 2026, even as a gap grows between executive expectations and employee readiness, according to new…
Lenovo launches new AI tools for enterprise use
Lenovo announced two new tools aimed at helping businesses use artificial intelligence (AI) more efficiently. The company introduced Lenovo Agentic AI, a solution for creating, deploying, and managing AI agents,…
Apple reports 16% revenue growth in fiscal Q1 2026
Apple reported a 16% increase in revenue for its fiscal 2026 first quarter ended Dec. 27, 2025, driven by higher iPhone and services sales. The company also posted a 19%…
DICT moves to implement E-Governance Act rules
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is drafting the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 12254, also known as the E-Governance Act, as part of…
VinFast updates battery subscription to reduce EV upfront costs
Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast has revised its battery subscription policy in the Philippines, offering buyers a lower upfront cost option for owning an EV. The updated policy allows…
Sophos warns fake online ads spread data-stealing malware
Sophos, a cybersecurity solutions provider, has warned about a malicious advertising campaign that used Google Ads to spread a data-stealing malware known as TamperedChef. According to Sophos, the campaign tricked…
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