PLDT, Smart boost decarbonization amid energy crisis
PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) are accelerating efforts to cut carbon emissions and reduce reliance on fossil fuels as global oil prices remain volatile due to ongoing…
Home Credit urges early contact for payment help
Consumer finance provider Home Credit Philippines (HCPH) is urging borrowers to reach out early if they are struggling to pay, as more Filipinos deal with rising expenses and unexpected financial…
HONOR X8d debuts at ₱15,999
Smart devices provider HONOR Philippines has introduced the HONOR X8d, the latest addition to its X Series, combining style, durability, and advanced AI features at a price of ₱15,999. Pre-orders…
Redmi Note 15 backs Spartan PH 2026 races
Obstacle course race organizer Spartan Philippines has partnered with technology company Xiaomi to power the 2026 race season with the Redmi Note 15 Series, starting March 21 at Parklinks in…
Fastly: AI-first firms hit by ‘AI Speed Tax’ after cyberattacks
AI-first businesses are taking significantly longer to recover from cyberattacks, a delay that is driving up costs and exposing gaps in how companies secure artificial intelligence (AI) systems, according to…
TP’s renewable energy use hits 63% while emissions drop 52%
TP in the Philippines (formerly Teleperformance), a digital business services provider, said renewable energy now accounts for 63% of its total electricity use nationwide in 2025, up three percentage points…
Cloudflare: Hackers now ‘log in’ instead of ‘break in’
Cloudflare, a connectivity cloud company, said cyberattacks are shifting from brute-force break-ins to stealthy account takeovers, as threat actors increasingly “log in” using stolen or fake identities. The finding comes…
Globe completes pilot of Starlink satellite-to-mobile service in key Luzon areas
Globe completed its first live trial of the Starlink Mobile satellite-to-mobile service in Rizal, Batangas, and Bataan. The pilot validated technical performance, interoperability, and user experience for satellite-to-mobile calls, data,…
Gartner: 80% of governments to use AI agents by 2028
At least 80% of governments worldwide are expected to use artificial intelligence (AI) agents to automate routine decision-making by 2028, according to Gartner Inc., a business and technology insights company,…
IBM unveils quantum-centric supercomputing blueprint for science
IBM has released the industry’s first quantum‑centric supercomputing reference architecture, a blueprint showing how quantum processors (QPUs) can integrate with classical CPUs and GPUs across on‑premises systems, research centers, and…
Fortinet introduces AI controls, quantum security in FortiOS 8.0
Fortinet, a networking and security company, introduced FortiOS 8.0, a major update to the operating system that powers the Fortinet Security Fabric, adding AI security controls, next-generation SASE features, and…
PLDT Home boosts AI, digital tools for Filipina entrepreneurs
PLDT Home is stepping up support for Filipina entrepreneurs this Women’s Month by expanding AI education and strengthening digital infrastructure, recognizing their growing influence in the Philippines’ tech-driven economy. Recent…
Metrobank offers 1.5-year peso bonds with 5.47% interest
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) has opened its offer for Series F ASEAN Sustainability Peso-denominated Bonds, targeting at least ₱5 billion to support lending and fund sustainability-linked projects. The…
Mimecast: APAC firms hit by more insider cyber incidents
Global cybersecurity company Mimecast reports that organizations in Asia Pacific (APAC) are dealing with insider-driven cyber incidents more often than those in North America and Europe, pointing to rising risks…
ShopeePay partners with HitPay to simplify digital payments in PH
ShopeePay, a digital payment and financial services provider in Southeast Asia and Brazil, has partnered with HitPay, a Philippine payment gateway for small businesses, to expand access to digital payments…
Honor X8d is launching on March 19
AI smart devices provider Honor Philippines will release its third smartphone of 2026, the Honor X8d, on March 19, 2026. The smartphone is built for students who want style, performance,…
Nvidia Space-1 platform brings AI computing to satellites in orbit
Nvidia is pushing artificial intelligence (AI) computing beyond Earth with a new platform designed to process satellite data directly in orbit, which could speed up space research, disaster monitoring, and…
PLDT, NTSC step up telco infrastructure security in 2026
Integrated telco network PLDT Inc. (PLDT) is strengthening industry-wide efforts to protect telecommunications infrastructure in the Philippines, working with members of the National Telecommunications Security Council (NTSC) to step up…
Fortinet updates FortiOS with AI security, quantum-safe tools
Fortinet, a networking and security provider, introduced FortiOS 8.0, the latest version of the operating system that powers the Fortinet Security Fabric, adding new artificial intelligence (AI) security controls, expanded…
Globe fiber subscribers jump 43% as enterprise revenue grows
Globe is doubling down on fiber broadband and enterprise services as it pushes to expand its role in the Philippines’ digital economy. The strategy is showing results. In 2025, Globe’s…
Metrobank, Visa, DealMe test cross-border card installments
Digital payments processor Visa, Metrobank Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank), and fintech DealMe are piloting a cross-border card installment service that allows Filipino travelers to split purchases abroad into manageable…
IDC cuts 2026 PC forecast as memory shortage hits supply
Market intelligence firm International Data Corp. (IDC) now expects global PC shipments to drop 11.3% in 2026, sharply lower than the 2.4% decline it projected in November 2025, as memory…
Saviynt names Exclusive Networks distributor for APJ identity security
Saviynt has appointed Exclusive Networks as a key distributor across Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ), which aims to expand access to identity security tools as enterprises deal with the rising risks…
Metrobank’s Metro$ bond fund wins Best Managed Fund award
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company (Metrobank) said its Metro$ Short Term Bond Fund was named Best Managed Fund at the annual awards of the CFA Society Philippines, recognizing the bank’s…
82% of Filipinos consider EVs for environmental reasons, study finds
Filipinos show the strongest environmental motivation in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region when considering electric and other new-energy vehicles, according to a study by global automotive distributor Inchcape plc. The study…
vivo V70 hits PH stores, priced at ₱31,999
The vivo V70 smartphone is now available nationwide starting at ₱31,999, bringing advanced camera features and AI-powered photo tools to Filipino users. Smartphone brand vivo said the device went on…
PhilSA alerts ships to China’s rocket debris in Philippine waters
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) confirmed that debris from China’s Long March 8A rocket may fall within Philippine waters following its launch early Friday. The rocket lifted off from the…
Samsung Galaxy S26 Series, Buds4 now available worldwide
Samsung said the Galaxy S26 Series and Galaxy Buds4 series are now available worldwide, marking the company’s third generation of smartphones built around Galaxy AI. The lineup includes the Galaxy…
Kaspersky: 99% of APAC firms eye AI for cybersecurity
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming important to cybersecurity strategies across Asia Pacific (APAC), but many organizations still face practical challenges when trying to integrate the technology into their Security Operations…
Nevigate taps VITRO, PLDT Global to boost global connectivity
Nevigate Communications (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. is using the Philippines as a strategic hub to expand its global network, targeting seamless connections between ASEAN countries and the United States. Through partnerships…
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