Technology News From The Philippines
‘Although we now have a data protection law, experience tells us that people often need to be shown how a policy directly applies to their situation.’
Microsoft has announced a new global skills initiative aimed at bringing more digital skills to 25 million people worldwide by the end of the year.
The 2020 Unisys Security Index also found that the government has attained a higher level of trust than banks with more Filipinos willing to use a mobile app that matches their facial image with identity information in a government database to access online government services than online banking services.
Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has called on Filipinos to use their social media power for good, noting the Philippines has become a hotbed for political operatives who use the platform to sow fear and hate.
Japan-based telecommunications giant NTT has appointed IT veteran Ireen Catane as the new CEO for its Philippine office, while local firm CIS Bayad Center has named telecom executive Lawrence Ferrer as its new head honcho.
