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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
Metrobank posts ₱24.9B profit in first half of 2026
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) reported a net income of ₱24.9 billion in the first half of 2026, supported by higher lending, stable interest margins, and growth in fee-based…
GoTyme Bank speeds up account opening with PhilSys
GoTyme Bank has integrated directly with the Philippine Statistics Authority’s National ID Authentication Services (NIDAS), becoming one of the first banks in the country to use the system for digital…
Filipinos seek independence as caregiving costs climb
Filipinos are looking for ways to remain independent as they age, but growing caregiving responsibilities and the rising cost of future care are making that harder, according to the Manulife…
Gen Z workers report highest stress, says Jobstreet
Gen Z workers are the least happy at work among Filipino employees, with many reporting high stress and emotional exhaustion, according to the Workplace Happiness Index: Philippines 2025 by Jobstreet…
Fiuu strengthens regional card payment network
Fiuu, a fintech platform, has secured a JCB Direct Acquiring license covering Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines, allowing it to process JCB card payments directly instead of relying on third-party…
Alibaba Cloud: 91% of Philippine firms optimistic about AI
Philippine businesses are embracing artificial intelligence (AI) as a way to grow their operations rather than simply cut costs, according to the AI Business Application Readiness and Accessibility Survey commissioned…
Bill seeks to let digital payments count toward credit scores
A bill filed in the House of Representatives aims to give millions of Filipinos without bank loans or credit cards a better chance of qualifying for financial services by allowing…
GCash spotlights responsible lending with lawyer’s story
GCash is using the story of a lawyer who relied on a digital loan to finish law school as part of its campaign promoting responsible borrowing and financial inclusion in…
BSP issues AI cybersecurity guidance for banks
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is urging banks and other BSP-regulated entities to strengthen their cybersecurity as artificial intelligence (AI) gives cybercriminals new ways to attack financial systems. In…
Accenture urges stronger data foundations for AI commerce
Organizations should strengthen their data and technology foundations as consumers across Asia-Pacific (APAC) increasingly embrace AI-led shopping, according to Accenture. The recommendation comes as Accenture’s Consumer Pulse Survey 2026 found…
Marcos: PH eyes first rocket launch in 2027
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has confirmed that the Philippines is preparing for its first liquid-fueled sounding rocket launch from Philippine soil, marking a significant step toward building a local space…
PLDT backs government’s data residency policy
PLDT Inc. said it is ready to support government agencies as the Philippines implements Executive Order (EO) No. 119, which requires government data to be stored and managed under a…
HONOR Philippines gives away 101 gadgets in nationwide promo
HONOR Philippines is giving away 101 gadgets, including the newly released HONOR 600 Series, in its biggest consumer promotion to date as the smartphone brand steps up efforts to reach…
Manulife expands AI to 30,000 employees with Microsoft
Manulife is expanding its use of artificial intelligence (AI) across its global operations after renewing and expanding its partnership with Microsoft, which aims to improve productivity, strengthen AI governance, and…
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