Enterprise tech news and intelligence in the Philippines
Integrated telco network PLDT Inc. (PLDT)’s wireless arm Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) and partner Lynk Global have completed new field tests of their direct-to-device (D2D) satellite service in Ilocos Norte,…
The Philippine government has taken a step toward building a local space industry after signing an agreement that could pave the way for experimental rocket launches and the possible establishment…
By Henry Aguda, Secretary, Department of Information Communications and Technology For the Philippines, chairing ASEAN is not just a diplomatic honor. It is a chance to shape the future direction…
By Bambi Escalante, Country Manager, Fortinet Philippines The Philippines’ digital economy is expanding rapidly as businesses adopt new technologies, e-commerce continues to surge, and the use of artificial intelligence (AI)…
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is drafting the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 12254, also known as the E-Governance Act, as part of…
Mobile coverage of telecommunications company Globe now reaches 96.33% of the Philippine population as of November 2025, according to the company, as it continues to expand its network. About 4…
PLDT Inc. and its wireless arm Smart Communications Inc. reiterated their support for the Department of Information and Communications Technology after the agency highlighted better affordability and improved value in…
Microsoft introduced new artificial intelligence (AI) tools at Microsoft Ignite 2025 that may help Philippine companies improve day-to-day work, strengthen data protection, and meet local regulations as more business activities…
Integrated telco network PLDT Inc., working with the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC), a body that works with the government on priority programs, and other fixed line providers, is helping…
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) confirmed it has received reports of a hacking incident involving the Anti-Red Tape Authority’s (ARTA) Policy Reform, Innovation, and Streamlining Management (PRISM)…
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has asked Congress for a ₱18.9 billion budget for 2026 to support digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and e-government initiatives. Secretary Henry Aguda made…
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has launched a stronger campaign against illegal online cockfighting, or online sabong or e-sabong, as part of its efforts to address cybercrime in…
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has launched the Bagong Pilipinas eGovPH Serbisyo Hub (BPESH), an expanded feature of the eGovPH app. BPESH is designed as a one-stop…
PLDT’s wireless arm Smart Communications Inc. has started distributing free TNT SIM cards with mobile data under the government’s Bayanihan SIM initiative, which aims to improve connectivity in underserved areas.…
Motorists will soon be able to check their traffic violations through the eGovPH mobile app, according to the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). DICT Undersecretary David Almirol Jr.…
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) will launch an Amnesty Program this year to help unregistered Private Express and/or Messengerial Delivery Service (PEMEDES) operators go legal and join…
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordination Center (CICC) are pushing for quicker action from Meta to combat fake news, disinformation, and fake…
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and Google are working together to counter the spread of false information online and support digital literacy efforts across the country. DICT…
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is moving forward with a broad policy aimed at stopping fake news, online scams, and other digital threats. The effort, backed by…
Talks about blockchain, Web3, and the metaverse have taken a back seat in mainstream media, largely due to the rise of generative AI. In the Philippines, blockchain advocates are working…
Henry Rhoel R. Aguda has been appointed as the new secretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) after Ivan John Uy stepped down earlier this month. The…
Bossjob’s Bosscare Foundation, in partnership with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Regional Office 5, has provided free WiFi access to more than 2,000 students and faculty members…
Cybersecurity challenges in the Philippines have become more pressing as over 26.8% of Filipino users faced online threats in the last quarter of 2024, according to the Kaspersky Security Network…
Telecommunications company PLDT Inc. and its wireless unit, Smart Communications Inc., are reinforcing their support for government efforts to simplify processes and advance digitalization. Their initiatives align with the government’s…
Cybercrime incidents are climbing in the Philippines, with the Philippine National Police (PNP) Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) reporting a 21.8% increase in cases in early 2024 compared to the same period…
Packetworx opened the Internet of Things (IoT) Conference 2024, which focused on building a connected IoT ecosystem in the Philippines. The two-day event, held on Oct. 29-30 and was co-hosted…
The Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT), responsible for overseeing the planning, development, and promotion of the national ICT agenda, has reported a “minor” data breach within its systems.…
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) have partnered with GCash to pilot the National ID eVerify platform. This initiative aims to streamline…
Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascual stressed the importance of establishing a clear and comprehensive framework to propel e-commerce forward in the country as he signed the implementing rules and…
The Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT), through its sub-agency Cybercrime Investigation and Coordination Center (CICC) and in partnership with finance app GCash, conducted a learning session for cyber…
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