Wadhwani Foundation pilots Mega Manila skilling program for jobs
Wadhwani Foundation, a global non-profit organization focused on job creation, is strengthening its employability skills program in the Philippines through a pilot ecosystem-led approach in Mega Manila, the country’s largest…
BridgeWise acquires Context Analytics ahead of PH entry
AI (artificial intelligence) wealth intelligence company BridgeWise acquired Chicago-based Context Analytics as it prepares to enter the Philippine financial technology market this year. The acquisition is expected to strengthen BridgeWise’s…
Zed opens Android app to 200,000 users on waitlist
Zed, a fintech firm, has launched its Android app, giving access to most of the nearly 200,000 people on its waitlist and widening the reach of its digital credit card…
BPI expands eADA to automate payments across various billers
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is simplifying recurring payments through its electronic AutoDebit Arrangement (eADA), a paperless platform that allows clients to automate bill payments. With eADA, clients…
VinFast opens 30th Philippine dealership in Caloocan
Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast has opened its 30th dealership in the Philippines, expanding its retail and service network in the country. The new dealership, VinFast Caloocan, was launched in…
UK backs climate insurance pilot for fisherfolk
The UK government is supporting a pilot project that combines market access and climate insurance to help small-scale fisherfolk manage extreme weather risks. Philippine agritechnology platform Mayani is leading the…
NVIDIA, Meta sign multiyear AI infrastructure deal
Chipmaker NVIDIA announced a multiyear, multigenerational strategic partnership with Meta covering on-premises systems, cloud services, and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. Meta will build hyperscale data centers designed for both AI…
Honor X9d 5G pairs durability with impressive camera
Balancing toughness, long battery life, and advanced camera features in one device is not always easy, but global smart devices brand Honor Philippines positions the Honor X9d 5G as a…
IBM study: Shoppers turn to AI for advice before buying
Almost half of consumers now use artificial intelligence (AI) to guide their buying decisions, according to a new global study by the IBM Institute for Business Value in collaboration with…
Globe calls for policy reforms to boost reliable internet
Telecommunications company Globe Telecom Inc. is urging the government to adopt practical policy reforms to help accelerate infrastructure development and improve internet reliability across the country. Speaking at the DICT-led…
RCBC expands ATM Go in remote areas via Starlink
Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) is expanding its RCBC ATM Go network in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs) using Starlink satellite internet to support digital banking access. RCBC said…
Metrobank posts ₱49.7B net income in 2025
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) reported a net income of ₱49.7 billion in 2025, supported by steady asset growth, stable margins, higher trading income, and controlled expenses. Pre-provision operating…
Google expands AI tools to help users stay safe online
Google Philippines introduced new artificial intelligence (AI) tools and safety tips during Safer Internet Day 2026 to help Filipinos avoid scams, spot fake content, and protect their devices. Speaking at…
BAFTAs 2026 to stream live on Lionsgate Play Feb. 23
The 2026 British Academy Film Awards, also known as the British Academy Film Awards or BAFTAs, will stream live in the Philippines on Lionsgate Play on Feb. 23. The ceremony…
Coins.ph monthly crypto trading jumps 327% to $500M
Crypto trading platform Coins.ph reported a 327% increase in monthly spot trading volume, reaching $500 million in November 2025 from $117 million in the same month in 2024. The company…
Sophos flags security risks tied to shared virtual machine names
Security researchers at Sophos, a cybersecurity solutions company, have found that thousands of internet-facing virtual machines share the same default hostnames, some of which have been used in ransomware and…
Check Point report shows 423% surge in phishing as fraud shifts in PH
Phishing attacks in the Philippines surged 423% last year, showing a shift toward industrialized fraud that increasingly targets mobile users, according to a new report from Check Point Software Technologies…
vivo V70 gets Golden Hour look with POP MART ZSIGA collab
vivo will release the V70 in the Philippines on Feb. 28, 2026, featuring a collaboration with POP MART and its ZSIGA IP. The launch will also showcase the Golden Hour…
Acerpure enters air conditioner market with ‘Chill’ line
Acerpure, the lifestyle brand of Acer, has entered the large-appliance market with the launch of Acerpure Chill, a new line of window-type air conditioners designed for Filipino homes. The expansion…
Globe reports 99% network uptime as it expands quality metrics
Telecommunications company Globe Telecom Inc. said its network availability remains above 99%, as it shifts its performance tracking toward real-world user experience in line with global standards. The update comes…
Grab, Hesai partner to expand lidar use in Southeast Asia
Hesai Technology has entered into a strategic partnership with Grab to expand the deployment of lidar across Southeast Asia. Lidar, or Light Detection and Ranging, is a remote sensing technology…
Boomi platform enables systems integration to support AI, real-time data
Boomi said TRENDS Promotional Products has unified more than 50 custom applications and legacy systems using the Boomi Enterprise Platform, creating a near-real-time data backbone to support analytics and future…
PLDT Enterprise, TikTok team up to support more stable livestreaming
PLDT Enterprise and TikTok have partnered to roll out TikTok Go LIVE! Studio Packages, a set of solutions to help creators and businesses run more reliable and higher-quality livestreams. The…
Twilio voice tech cuts Delivery Hero rider escalations
Twilio, a cloud communications platform, said its automated voice technology helped Delivery Hero reduce delivery-related friction, cutting rider-to-agent escalations by more than 60% in cases where customers were unavailable. Delivery…
Salmon Bank deposit clients double on time deposits
Salmon Bank (Rural Bank) Inc. said its client base doubled in 2025 as more affluent Filipinos placed funds in time deposits, drawn by higher interest rates and capital stability. By…
Home Credit PH holds AI fintech hackathon for students
Consumer finance company Home Credit Philippines (HCP) held its first “AI in UX Fintech Hackathon,” bringing together students and fresh graduates to design artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for real-world finance…
PLDT, Google deploy air laser technology to connect island barangays
Residents of Barangay Subay on Talim Island in Cardona, Rizal are experiencing faster internet after PLDT deployed Google Taara’s “air laser” technology across Laguna de Bay. The system creates an…
Fynd brings AI commerce platform to Philippines’ retail sector
Fynd, an India-based retail technology company, has entered the Philippines as part of its expansion in Southeast Asia (SEA), offering artificial intelligence (AI)-native commerce tools for retailers and supply chain…
Tenable warns AI is fueling a new wave of romance scams
Cybersecurity solutions company Tenable said romance scams are becoming more dangerous as criminals use advanced artificial intelligence (AI) to trick victims and make more money. According to the Federal Trade…
Why the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G is your ultimate Valentine’s wingman
Valentine’s Day in the Philippines often means rushed reservations, surprise plans, and the pressure to get a perfect photo. Dates rarely go exactly as planned, whether it’s an unexpected rain…
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