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…
HitPay launches borderless QR for cross-border payments
Payment platform HitPay introduced Borderless QR, a software feature designed to help small businesses in Southeast Asia (SEA) accept payments from international tourists using various digital wallets. The company said…
Sophos adds workspace protection to manage hybrid work and employee AI use
Cybersecurity solutions provider Sophos has added Sophos Workspace Protection to its security portfolio to help organizations protect hybrid work environments and manage the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. The…
DepEd, Microsoft expand AI-powered literacy tools for public schools
The Department of Education (DepEd) and Microsoft Philippines are expanding the use of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools to improve literacy and help teachers support student learning nationwide. The partnership focuses…
Olongapo rolls out SangguniAPP to digitize council records
The Olongapo City Council has introduced SangguniAPP, a digital platform that allows residents to access legislative records, monitor council sessions, and interact with local officials through a mobile and web-based…
2GO, DTI sign agreement to expand logistics support for MSMEs
2GO Group Inc., an integrated transportation and logistics provider, signed a memorandum of agreement with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs)…
Kaspersky uncovers software supply chain attack affecting Philippines
Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) found that attackers behind the Notepad++ supply chain breach targeted organizations and individuals across several countries, including a government agency in the Philippines.…
Google AI tools support wildlife conservation in the Southeast Asia
Google is partnering with the Vertebrate Genomes Project (VGP) to use artificial intelligence (AI) in preserving endangered species, including those in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. The collaboration provides AI…
Synology urges PH firms to focus on data recovery amid growing cyber risks
At the CyberSecPhil Conference 2026, Synology, a global provider of network-attached storage and data management solutions, emphasized that organizations should treat data protection as a strategic priority, not just an…
inDrive, PNP team up on road safety initiatives
Ride-hailing platform inDrive and the Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) have launched a partnership to improve road safety and strengthen anti-carnapping efforts for transport network vehicle service (TNVS)…
Metrobank expects BSP to cut rates as inflation stays in check
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) sees room for the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to lower interest rates this year, as inflation remains within the central bank’s target. This…
IBM unveils software designed to support digital sovereignty requirements
IBM has announced IBM Sovereign Core, software designed to help enterprises, governments, and service providers build, deploy, and manage artificial intelligence (AI)-ready sovereign technology environments. Organizations are facing increased pressure…
Visa, RCBC partner to expand debit payment access for Filipinos
Visa, a global digital payments company, has signed a debit partnership with Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC), one of the largest universal banks in the Philippines, allowing RCBC customers to…
Predator League 2026 ends in New Delhi with APAC esports finals
The Asia Pacific Predator League 2026 finale wrapped up in New Delhi after two days of esports competition, entertainment, and gaming showcases at the Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre, gathering teams,…
Alibaba brings cloud-based AI to Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics
Alibaba Cloud, the cloud unit of Alibaba Group, is partnering with Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to deploy cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies at…
Biwin introduces new mini SSD and compact reader
Biwin has introduced the CL100 Mini SSD, an ultra-compact storage device designed to support computing tasks that require faster data transfer and smaller hardware components. The CL100 Mini SSD measures…
Twilio, AEG expand partnership to enhance fan engagement
Twilio, a customer engagement platform, and sports and live entertainment company AEG have entered a multi-year strategic partnership to expand the use of customer engagement technology across ticketing, sports teams,…
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…
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