The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reopening the online lending app market nearly five years after freezing new entrants, but is doing so under a stricter regulatory regime meant to curb the abusive and predatory practices that have long dogged the sector.

The Philippine government is backing the planned expansion of Canadian enterprise software firm OpenText in the country, a move officials said could bring more investments in cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and other digital technologies while generating additional high-value jobs.

Hawaii-based outsourcing firm Connext Global said it is expanding its operations in the Philippines after posting 15% revenue growth in the first half of 2026, opening a new office in Cebu City and ramping up hiring to meet client demand.

Canadian business process outsourcing (BPO) firm NQX is planning to invest P632 million in the Philippines and add 725 direct jobs as it expands its operations outside Metro Manila, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue but a business risk that now demands board-level attention, according to Palo Alto Networks, as artificial intelligence speeds up both cyberattacks and the tools used to defend against them.

Filipinos are among the most confident in Asia-Pacific when it comes to their online safety, but a new study by insurtech firm bolttech suggests that confidence is not matched by behavior, leaving many exposed to scams and cybercrime.

Funded through a $25.6-million grant from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), the project includes the construction of the main facility in Valenzuela and a backup center in Ilocos Norte.

Cybercriminals are increasingly relying on stolen credentials and legitimate user accounts rather than malware to breach organizations, according to a new report from cybersecurity firm Kaspersky.

In a post on X after returning from the Philippines, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said the country has climbed to fourth place globally in TRM Labs' Country Crypto Adoption Index, reflecting the increasing use of digital assets among Filipinos.

A Filipino legal technology startup says the biggest challenge in applying artificial intelligence to Philippine law is not the AI models themselves, but the lack of complete and reliable legal data.

BlockShoals Technologies said it has selected a Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)-accredited Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) and is completing due diligence before beginning onboarding and system integration, a move the company said was already required under its Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)-approved testing framework.

Philippine fintech firm BlockShoals Technologies has partnered with crypto exchange Binance as part of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Strategic Sandbox (StratBox) framework,...

The Supreme Court (SC) has dismissed the consolidated petitions challenging the No Contact Apprehension Program (NCAP) in Metro Manila, ruling that the issues raised were rendered moot by the adoption of a new and uniform traffic enforcement framework under the Metro Manila Traffic Code of 2023 (MMTC 2023).

Grab Philippines has signed separate partnerships with ACMobility and EVOxCharge to expand charging access for electric taxi and transport network vehicle service (TNVS) drivers on its platform, while offering discounted charging rates.

Retail sales of the Land Cruiser HEV began on June 24, with a retail price of P6,945,000.

Xpress Super App has launched a new incentive program that will allow newly enrolled transport network vehicle service (TNVS) drivers to keep all of their earnings from rides during their first 60 days on the platform.

A global study has found that becoming a virtual assistant is now the career Filipinos aspire to most, reflecting the country's growing role in the global remote work and outsourcing industry.

Consumer electronics firm TCL has launched its new A400 Series televisions in the Philippines, using an exhibition of digitally animated works by National Artist Fernando Amorsolo to demonstrate the devices' display capabilities.

Samsung Electronics has showcased its latest Vision AI television lineup, positioning AI-powered TVs as multifunctional devices that go beyond traditional entertainment and serve as hubs for gaming, fitness, sports, and smart home activities.

Called “Pag-asa Island: A Hidden Pearl of Biodiversity,” the webpage features underwater photographs, laboratory images, and descriptions of marine species documented during expeditions to the Kalayaan Island Group.