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…
Fortinet: AI cybercrime drives 389% surge in ransomware victims
The latest report from Fortinet, a cybersecurity company, shows a sharp increase in AI-enabled cybercrime, faster attack cycles, and a major spike in ransomware victims worldwide. These findings are included…
Here’s how much land Mayon ashfall covered, per PhilSA
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) released satellite-based maps showing the extent of ashfall from Mayon Volcano following a pyroclastic density current on May 2, 2026, affecting at least 8,544 hectares.…
AMD introduces Ryzen 9 chip for gaming, content creation
Chipmaker AMD rolled out the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition processor, introducing dual 3D V-Cache on a desktop CPU and designed it for developers, content creators, and PC gamers who…
Metrobank Q1 profit hits ₱12.6B as loans, fees increase
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) reported a net income of ₱12.6 billion in the first quarter of 2026, supported by steady loan growth, higher margins, and stronger fee-based income.…
IBM AI tool streamlines coding to production workflows
IBM has announced global availability of IBM Bob, an AI-first development partner for enterprise software teams. IBM Bob supports the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), from planning and coding to…
Miss Universe PH 2026 winner is also named Miss HONOR 600
Bea Millan-Windorski of La Union was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2026 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, alongside a special recognition as Miss HONOR 600 in partnership with global…
Metrobank: SUVs, house-and-lot top Filipino loan choices
SUVs and house-and-lot properties remain the top loan preferences among Filipino borrowers, driven by family needs, space requirements, and long-term financial goals, according to Metrobank. Data from the bank shows…
AMD says AI runs up to 4.8x faster with shift on new software
Semiconductor company AMD is expanding beyond chips and putting software at the center of its artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, to make it easier for developers and enterprises to build and…
Accenture: 86% of APAC firms boost AI spending
Organizations across Asia Pacific (APAC) are accelerating artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, shifting from pilot projects to full-scale enterprise use as they seek resilience and growth, according to professional services firm…
Smart trains retirees to spot scam texts
Retirees are facing an increase in scam texts, fake calls, and phishing messages, prompting mobile company Smart Communications to step up digital safety training through its SCAMpaign program. At a…
AIM pushes early climate funding as disasters rise in Asia
The Asian Institute of Management (AIM) called for faster, earlier climate financing across Asia and the Pacific (APAC), warning that delayed funding is driving up disaster losses and leaving vulnerable…
OpenAI models, Codex now available on AWS Bedrock
Amazon Web Services (AWS) and OpenAI expanded their partnership to bring advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models and tools directly into Amazon Bedrock, the company’s managed AI service used by enterprises.…
SEC pushes for responsible digital lending at credit congress
Complaints against online lending platforms (OLPs) in the Philippines are increasing, with regulators pointing to illegal operators, high interest rates, and abusive collection practices as main concerns, according to the…
realme 16 Series 5G first-selling sale offers up to ₱4,498 freebies
Smartphone brand realme Philippines is offering up to ₱4,498 worth of freebies for early buyers of the realme 16 Series 5G, with installment plans starting at ₱36 per day. The…
Emirates upgrades A380 with 2 Gbps Starlink Wi-Fi
Dubai-based airline Emirates has fitted its flagship Airbus A380 with next-generation Starlink Wi-Fi, delivering speeds of up to 2 Gbps and free onboard internet for all passengers. The first A380…
How GCash uses Red Hat to scale operations
GCash, a fintech platform, has transformed its digital infrastructure into an AI-native, hybrid multi-cloud ecosystem to drive financial inclusion for millions of Filipinos. By partnering with Red Hat, the company…
DITO’s AI assistant resolves 98% of queries, wins Asia-Pacific Stevie
Telecommunications company DITO Telecommunity said its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot KAi now resolves up to 98% of customer inquiries instantly, a performance that helped it win at the 13th Asia-Pacific…
From Policy to Practice: Embedding ESG into daily business operations
For many businesses, the practice of setting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies is often the straightforward part. Many organizations across Singapore and Southeast Asia have already accomplished this task…
New ATRAM Nasdaq fund offers income from tech volatility
ATRAM Trust Corp. has introduced the ATRAM Nasdaq Equity Income Feeder Fund, an equity income strategy designed to deliver monthly income while keeping investors exposed to global innovation companies listed…
ASEAN Foundation rolls out ‘Scam Ready’ campaign vs online scams
The ASEAN Foundation started a region-wide anti-scam program called “Scam Ready ASEAN,” backed by $5 million from Google.org, to help three million people spot and avoid online fraud across Southeast…
Sophos: QEMU hack hides ransomware, evades security tools
Sophos said hackers are increasingly using QEMU, a free tool that runs virtual computers, to hide cyberattacks and deliver ransomware without being detected. Security analysts found that attackers run their…
EY GDS trains students early for AI, cybersecurity roles
Capability, not college degrees, is becoming the main measure of talent as artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes hiring, according to EY Global Delivery Services (EY GDS) Philippines, which is building a…
GCash, IFC, Ant build ESG scorecard for MSMEs
Ant International, International Finance Corp., and GCash are building a sustainability impact scorecard designed to help micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the Philippines qualify for financing tied to…
Diwata-1 at 10: How PH built its own satellite data
The devastation of Typhoon Yolanda in 2013 exposed a major gap in the Philippines’ disaster response: limited access to timely satellite imagery needed for damage assessment. That gap pushed the…
Kaspersky finds Qualcomm bug that risks full device takeover
Cybersecurity company Kaspersky said it found a hardware-level flaw in several Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets that could allow attackers to access sensitive data and, in some cases, take full control of…
PLDT taps agentic AI for internal network insights
Integrated telco network PLDT Inc. (PLDT) is using artificial intelligence (AI) to speed up enterprise sales and customer support, deploying a conversational assistant that delivers real-time network and product insights…
NVIDIA deploys GPT-5.5 Codex to boost coding efficiency
NVIDIA, the chipmaker and AI infrastructure provider, is using GPT-5.5-powered Codex across its workforce, reporting faster software development cycles and lower computing costs. The agentic coding tool Codex, built by…
IBM rolls out autonomous defense vs AI-driven cyberattacks
Technology company IBM introduced new cybersecurity measures to help enterprises defend against AI-driven cyberattacks, as threat actors begin using advanced or “agentic” artificial intelligence (AI) to automate and scale attacks.…
YouTube eats into PH TV audience with 60% extra reach
Traditional television in the Philippines is steadily losing audience share as YouTube expands its reach beyond what linear TV can deliver, according to a 2025 Kantar study. The data shows…
Lenovo names Sumir Bhatia APAC chief commercial officer
Technology company Lenovo has named Sumir Bhatia as its first chief commercial officer for the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, to strengthen enterprise sales and accelerating growth across markets. Bhatia will…
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