Enterprise tech news and intelligence in the Philippines
Google has rolled out a new update to its Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) platform, introducing a feature called Personal Intelligence that aims to help users manage everyday tasks using their…
Filipino consumers are among the most patient digital customers in the Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) region, but that patience is closely tied to how clearly brands communicate and how…
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has taken notice of media reports and user complaints about the “Buo ang Saya ng Pasko” Christmas campaign of Jollibee Foods Corp. on the messaging…
Atty. Johann Carlos Barcena, CESO III has started his term as Privacy Commissioner and chair of the National Privacy Commission (NPC), agency officials said. Barcena assumed office on Dec. 11…
Telecommunications company PLDT Inc. and its wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. have selected OneTrust to support their new privacy and consent management program. The system is designed to give customers…
Ban Ki-moon, former secretary general of the United Nations, urged companies to approach artificial intelligence (AI) with a balance of optimism and caution, noting that the technology can support sustainable…
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has ordered Tools for Humanity (TFH), the company behind the World App and its Orb verification system, to stop collecting and processing biometric data in…
A new regional study has urged the Philippines to strengthen its data governance policies to ensure transparency, protect rights, and support inclusive development. The “D4DAsia Synthesis Report,” released by regional…
JuanHand, a digital lending platform, is using artificial intelligence (AI) to make credit more accessible to Filipinos who are often left out of traditional banking systems. By analyzing alternative data,…
Experts warn that treating data security as merely an IT issue overlooks its broader impact on compliance, reputation, and trust. The use of industry-standard tools that guarantee the full and…
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has opened an investigation after voters found their photos, full names, and addresses posted on bulletin boards outside polling stations during the May 12, 2025, national and…
Malacañang has warned against the use of the government’s Emergency Cell Broadcast System (ECBS) for political campaigning, following reports that a local candidate used it to promote his name ahead…
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is reminding political parties, candidates, and party-list groups to follow data privacy rules when collecting personal information for their election campaigns. All activities related to…
The NPC said ris scans are considered sensitive personal information under the Data Privacy Act of 2012. If misused or stolen, they can lead to identity theft and fraud.
The report highlights how AI is transforming marketing and user engagement. AI-driven automation is improving mobile apps by enhancing personalization and campaign performance.
Adjust, a measurement and analytics company, has outlined key trends set to shape mobile marketing in 2025. These include advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), the rise…
Customer engagement platform Twilio predicts big changes in how brands in the Philippines will improve customer service in 2025. Smarter bots, better authentication, and better use of data are just…
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has released new guidelines on how personal data should be handled during legal proceedings. These guidelines, issued on Aug. 12, 2024, clarify when it’s okay…
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has issued a new directive today, Aug. 12, to update the policy framework for the use of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) systems by personal information controllers…
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) recently conducted a privacy sweep and compliance check at the Shangri-La Plaza Mall. The inspection resulted in 66 citation tickets being issued to some boutiques,…
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Aboitiz Data Innovation (ADI), to foster the development and testing of privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) within regulated sandbox…
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has confirmed that Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC) experienced a data breach impacting approximately 11 million customers across its various brands. The incident was reported to…
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has issued a warning to businesses processing personal data of clients and employees, urging them to comply with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA).…
By David Irecki, Director, Solution Consulting, APJ, Boomi From making businesses more agile to aiding solutions that might solve humanity’s biggest problems; it would seem like not a day goes…
New research from Twilio reveals the complicated landscape of (artificial intelligence) AI-driven customer engagement, highlighting the challenges businesses in the Philippines encounter regarding transparency and customer data privacy. Twilio’s fifth…
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) released circulars aimed at further enhancing personal data protection in the Philippines. “Through these Circulars, the NPC aims to guide organizations in further complying with…
Kaspersky, a cybersecurity solutions company, highlights the potential for (artificial intelligence) AI-powered wearables to spark privacy debates, alongside the expected impact of augmented reality (AR) and virtuality reality (VR) proliferation…
“Globe attributes the 85% decline in spam and scam text messages to its strong partnerships with banks and financial institutions. During the first three quarters of 2023, the telecommunications company…
The National Privacy Commission (NPC), the country’s data privacy watchdog, reminds the public of the risks that come with the misuse of the carbon copy (cc) function in email communications.…
By Gibu Matthew, Vice President and General Manager for Asia Pacific, Zoho Corp. When data abuse is discussed, people immediately think of data breaches or data leaks. While data privacy…
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