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…
Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO; Kress named interim chief
Jensen Huang has resigned as Nvidia’s president, chief executive officer, and a member of its board, ending his 33-year run leading the company. Nvidia announced the change on Nov. 12…
PLDT profit falls 8% despite higher revenues
PLDT’s profit fell 8% to ₱21.7 billion in the first nine months of 2026 despite earning more from its services. Higher costs tied to the aging of its equipment and…
CJ Lacsican to lead Grab Philippines starting Dec. 1
Grab Philippines has appointed CJ Lacsican as country managing director, effective Dec. 1, 2026, as it changes leadership across its mobility and delivery businesses. Lacsican, who most recently led Mobility…
Manulife Philippines names Amy Gochuico president and CEO
Manulife Philippines has appointed Amy Gochuico as president and chief executive officer, effective Nov. 3, 2026. She is the first woman to lead the company. Gochuico will lead the company’s…
Metrobank brings everyday money questions to AI chatbot
You want a new phone, but its price makes you think twice. Should you buy it or keep saving? Maybe you have some extra cash but don’t know how best…
Bam Aquino pushes for cybersecurity agency amid data leaks
Sen. Bam Aquino is pushing for a National Cybersecurity Agency (NCSA) to help protect government computer systems and personal information from hackers, while the National Privacy Commission (NPC) reviews data…
Philippine workers face gaps in mental health support
Power and internet outages during natural disasters made it difficult for 14% of Philippine workers surveyed to work remotely, according to the TELUS Mental Health Index. The report from TELUS…
BIR reports that taxpayer data may have been exposed
Some taxpayer details may have been exposed in cybersecurity incidents reported on Nov. 6 and 7, 2026, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said. BIR has yet to say what…
Visa expands contactless card payments in Siargao
Tourists in Siargao can now tap their cards on a business owner’s smartphone to pay for purchases at 100 local businesses. The service enables businesses to accept contactless card payments…
Metrobank EntrepRISE helps Luzon businesses manage finances
Metrobank highlighted cash management tools that help businesses track money coming in and going out, automate payments and collections, and match transactions with financial records during its EntrepRISE seminars in…
Globe data services drive ₱129B in nine-month service revenues
More households signed up for Globe’s fiber internet, while mobile customers used more data in the first nine months of 2026. Fiber subscribers grew 30% from a year earlier, helping…
LGUs aim to improve public service with AI-enabled applications
Four Philippine local government units (LGUs) developed artificial intelligence (AI) applications to improve public services, focusing on making government work faster and easier. Baguio City, Cabanatuan City, Cebu City, and…
Maya users can buy crypto for as little as ₱1
Maya is now offering its app users crypto purchases for as little as ₱1. Through Maya Crypto, users can buy, sell, and receive supported cryptocurrencies within the same app. Purchased…
62% of Filipinos surveyed avoid transactions due to scam fears
Some 62% of Filipino consumers surveyed said they avoid contact or transactions because they fear being scammed, according to the GSMA ASEAN Consumer Scam Report 2026. The findings show that…
NPC receives data breach reports from 10 government agencies
Ten government agencies have reported personal data breaches to the National Privacy Commission (NPC) as of Nov. 10. These include the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Department of…
Spotting payment fraud during the holiday rush
Stores in the Philippines preparing for 11.11, 12.12, and Christmas sales need to spot payment fraud without blocking real purchases, according to Fiuu, a digital payment services provider. More orders,…
Tonik, EMCOR expand installment loans in Visayas, Mindanao
Tonik Digital Bank, the Philippines’ first licensed digital-only bank, plans to expand its app-based installment financing to 170 EMCOR stores in 2027, following an initial pilot in 20 stores. The…
Stellar Cyber tackles cyber alert overload with AI agents
The use of AI agents has become commonplace these days, with security solutions companies using them against malicious software, which also uses AI agents. Stellar Cyber, a cybersecurity solutions company,…
BIR, DICT look into alleged data leak
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is working with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and cybercrime authorities to look into a possible data leak and better protect…
Metrobank highlights leadership readiness in business succession
Metrobank brought family business succession planning into focus at its recent NextGen Leadership Circle session, where discussions covered preparing successors, managing leadership changes, and keeping companies running across generations. The…
Amihan invests $1M to train AI engineers for US market
Amihan Global Strategies, a technology company that helps businesses use artificial intelligence (AI), is investing $1 million to train Filipino engineers to build AI systems, with the United States as…
DepEd laptop rollout set to begin Nov. 9 for public teachers
The Department of Education (DepEd) is scheduled to begin distributing 231,725 laptops to public school teachers today, Nov. 9, with suppliers required to complete deliveries to beneficiary schools by March…
QISTCon.PH 2026 sets agenda for Philippine quantum research
How quantum technology can be used to share information, measure physical changes, and protect data will be among the topics at QISTCon.PH 2026 in Cebu City on Nov. 9-11. The…
HP appoints former GSK chief Emma Walmsley as CEO
HP Inc. has appointed Emma Walmsley as chief executive officer as the company looks to artificial intelligence (AI) to create new business opportunities and change how people work. Her appointment…
HONOR Play 20A comes to Shopee Nov. 11 for as low as ₱45 a day
Global AI device provider HONOR Philippines will offer the HONOR Play 20A on Shopee on Nov. 11, giving buyers early access to a smartphone with a separate rear screen for…
Nokia flip phones, Sony Walkman: The lasting appeal of retro tech design
Closing a flip phone ends a call with a snap. Pressing play on a cassette player starts the music. There is a button to press, a lid to close, and…
HONOR Pad X7b available for ₱8,999 on TikTok Shop
Global AI device provider HONOR Philippines is offering a 9.7-inch tablet with a 2K display and an 8,000mAh battery for ₱8,999 through an early sale on TikTok Shop. The HONOR…
NPC verifies data leak claims involving government agencies
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) will verify reports of data leaks involving Philippine government agencies to find out what happened and whether personal information was exposed. The reports surfaced on…
IKEA, XBOX bring nine-piece gaming collection to PH
IKEA and XBOX have launched a nine-piece gaming furniture collection in the Philippines, with movable TV stands, cable storage, and seating designed for homes where gaming shares space with work,…
TCL launches NXTPAPER tablets with paper-like displays
TCL is expanding its tablet lineup in the Philippines with five models, including NXTPAPER devices that use paper-like displays for reading, writing, and document work. The range includes tablets with…