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…
Thinking Machines outlines what it takes to scale enterprise AI
Many companies have embraced artificial intelligence (AI), but getting those projects into day-to-day operations remains a bigger challenge than adopting the technology itself. Thinking Machines said that the problem is…
Lenovo: 90% of IT leaders see gaps in AI threat readiness
Ninety percent of IT leaders say their organizations have gaps in defending against AI-driven threats, as businesses face increasingly complex cybersecurity risks and fragmented security systems. Lenovo is expanding its…
6 Ways AI Can Help You Earn Extra Income
A recent Shopperscope study revealed that three out of four Filipinos take on side gigs to make ends meet, underscoring how common the hustle has become in today’s economy. With…
Five Filipino MSMEs win inaugural DITO BizBayani Awards
Five Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) were recognized for their business growth, use of technology, job creation, community impact, and innovation at the inaugural DITO BizBayani Awards. The…
Coins.ph, Skyro link up for QR Ph payments, digital payouts
Coins.ph and Skyro are expanding digital payment acceptance and payout services in the Philippines through a new partnership signed at the ASEAN Tech Summit at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in…
Smart, Lynk expand satellite connectivity tests to Batangas
Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) and Lynk Global have expanded their Direct-to-Device (D2D) satellite connectivity tests to Batangas, as the companies explore how mobile phones could stay connected when terrestrial cell…
Acer Philippines kicks off Acer Day 2026 with Music Run
Acer Philippines will kick off the 10th anniversary of Acer Day with The Music Run on Aug. 22, 2026, at the SM MOA Complex, bringing together fitness, entertainment, and technology…
Metrobank adds new security tools against digital fraud
Metrobank has rolled out four new security features on its mobile banking app as banks face growing threats from phishing, account takeovers, and other scams targeting customers. The Bangko Sentral…
When Spreadsheets Stop Working: The hidden cost of manual financial reporting
For many businesses, spreadsheets are the backbone of financial reporting as they’re familiar to use and often seem to get the job done. But as your company grows, this very…
Visa, UMSI expand digital payments access for Filipino SMEs
Visa and USSC Money Services Inc. (UMSI), a one-stop shop for financial services in the Philippines, have launched U Accept, a payment solution that allows micro, small, and medium enterprises…
realme 16T set to launch this August
The upcoming realme 16T is built for long-term use, with an 8,000mAh Titan Battery and a 7-year Battery Health Guarantee. The company said the realme 16T uses Titan AI Deep…
Protecting vulnerable users in a digital world
Our growing reliance on digital tools has certainly connected communities and made daily tasks simpler. But it’s also brought along complex new risks. For people who are more vulnerable, like…
Why enterprises can’t simply vibe-code their way to production
Vibe coding is making software development easier to approach, even for people who are not traditional programmers. By using natural-language prompts, developers can ask artificial intelligence (AI) to generate code,…
Digital Walker celebrates 20 years with new brand look
Digital Walker is marking its 20th anniversary with a four-day event featuring technology showcases, special discounts, games, giveaways, and raffle prizes worth up to ₱70,000. “Walk Into the Future: Digital…
Wise expands ways to send and receive money in PH
Wise is expanding its payment capabilities in the Philippines, turning its cross-border money account into a tool Filipinos and international visitors can use for everyday payments. The fintech company is…
PLDT growth gets boost from rising enterprise demand
PLDT Inc. saw its business segment continue to grow in the first half of 2026, with PLDT Enterprise benefiting from stronger demand for ICT services, wireless connectivity, and data centers.…
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…
Geotab launches AI-powered fleet investigations solution
Geotab has launched Geotab Investigations, a unified solution designed to help fleet safety, compliance, and operations teams investigate road incidents faster and reduce the risks and costs associated with fleet…
PLDT backs secure election data for historic BARMM polls
PLDT Inc (PLDT) is supporting the first regular Parliamentary Elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), providing connectivity and data center infrastructure for election-related operations. In cooperation…
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.…
Manulife launches global equity income fund in PH
Manulife Investment Management and Trust Corp. (Manulife Investments Philippines), the local asset management arm of international financial services provider Manulife, has launched a new investment fund that gives Filipino investors…
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,…
Turn big purchases into easy Maya Mini Payments
Maya is giving cardholders more time to pay for big-ticket electronics and home appliances without the added cost of interest, as it rolls out a limited-time 0% interest offer on…
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 Ring
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…
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