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Networked Car

Marcos Jr. signs EO creating P60-billion EV incentive program

Edu Lopez -
The Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS) Program will provide fiscal support to qualified manufacturers of hybrid vehicles, battery-electric passenger cars, commercial electric vehicles, and specialized automotive parts and components.

LATEST STORIES

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BUSINESS IT

Business IT

AI chip demand drives PH exports to record $8.8 billion

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Philippine merchandise exports reached a record $8.8 billion in June 2026 as growing demand for semiconductors used in artificial intelligence, Internet of Things devices, and hyperscale data centers boosted electronics shipments.
Business IT

BSP rolls out new services for bills, cash-ins, business transfers

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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and Philippine Payments Management Inc. (PPMI) have launched three interoperable payment services covering recurring bills, account funding, and higher-value business transfers.
Business IT

House bill allows Pinoys to use digital transactions to prove creditworthiness

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A bill filed in the House of Representatives seeks to require financial institutions to consider alternative consumer data in credit assessments, potentially giving Filipinos without conventional banking records greater access to loans and other financial services.
Business IT

Globe taps Japan’s KDDI for mobile, retail expansion

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Globe Telecom has partnered with Japanese telecommunications company KDDI Corporation to explore new mobile services and retail formats in the Philippines as the Ayala-led operator seeks additional revenue streams beyond connectivity.
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DATA PRIVACY

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IT News

Science communicators call for evidence-based review of Pax Silica

Rissa Silvestre -
Science Communicators Philippines (SciCommPH) has called for an independent assessment of the proposed Pax Silica industrial hub, saying the government should disclose the project’s terms and potential environmental and social impact before making binding commitments.

IT NEWS

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E-SECURITY

e-Security

Attackers deploying AI agents to speed up cyberattacks — report

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Cybercriminals are using artificial intelligence to develop and test cyberattacks within days instead of weeks, while targeting the digital identities and credentials connected to enterprise AI systems, according to a new Sophos report.
e-Security

GoSerpent cyber-espionage campaign targets SE Asian governments

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A cyber-espionage group has targeted government and diplomatic organizations in Southeast Asia using a coordinated set of malware designed to collect documents, steal credentials and remain undetected for extended periods, according to cybersecurity firm Kaspersky.
e-Security

BSP tells financial firms to prepare for AI-powered cyberattacks

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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has urged banks and other supervised financial institutions to strengthen their cybersecurity controls as advanced artificial intelligence systems make cyberattacks faster, more adaptive, and easier to scale.
e-Security

Report finds AI scaling attacks and exposing corporate systems

Rafi Ko Teh -
Artificial intelligence is helping cybercriminals develop and test attacks faster while creating new vulnerabilities inside organizations that deploy AI tools without adequate safeguards, according to a new Sophos report.

E-LEARNING

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Features

Ateneo-led team develops AI model for heart monitoring

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An international research team led by Ateneo de Manila University has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model that uses data from non-invasive skin sensors to assess how effectively the...

FEATURES

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STARTUPS | APPS

Startups / Apps

Filipina-founded AI firm secures investment from SG-based company

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Temasek-backed digital transformation company Temus has invested in Filipina-founded Thinking Machines Data Science as the two firms seek to expand enterprise AI deployment across Southeast Asia.
Lifestyle

Bohol turns to tourism Web app after 59% drop in visitor arrivals

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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and Bohol Island State University (BISU) have launched a Web-based platform designed to connect tourists with verified guides, tour operators and transport providers while giving local authorities access to visitor data.
Startups / Apps

Google adds selfie video as account recovery option

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Google has introduced selfie video verification as a new account recovery method for users who lose access to their primary phone or computer.
Startups / Apps

Startup taps AI to make PH laws searchable in plain language

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A locally developed platform is using artificial intelligence (AI) to help lawyers and ordinary Filipinos search Philippine laws and court decisions using everyday language, while checking citations against source documents before displaying an answer.

GAMING

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Data Privacy

Data security tops AI adoption concerns among PH firms — report

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Philippine enterprises are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to develop new products and business opportunities, although data security and implementation costs remain major obstacles, according to a survey commissioned by Alibaba Cloud.

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NETWORKED CAR

Networked Car

Ford Territory Hybrid sales reach 4,405 units in first year

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Ford Philippines said it sold 4,405 units of the Territory Hybrid during the vehicle’s first 12 months in the local market, driven by growing demand for vehicles that do not require external charging.
Networked Car

GAC expands PH lineup with gas, hybrid, plug-in hybrid MPVs

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The new models are the seven-seat GN6, E8 HEV, and GN8 PHEV Executive. Their suggested retail prices range from P1.298 million to P3.488 million, although discounted launch prices will be offered for reservations made until Aug. 31.
Networked Car

Kia rolls out hybrid-only Sportage lineup in PH

Jinji Quiambao -
Kia Philippines has launched the latest Sportage in the country, offering the compact sport utility vehicle in two variants powered by a 1.6-liter turbocharged hybrid system.
Networked Car

DOF, DTI endorse P60-billion push for local EV production

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The Department of Finance (DOF) and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) have backed the government’s new P60-billion incentive program for electric vehicle manufacturers, saying it could attract investments and develop a domestic EV supply chain.

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Gadgets

Samsung expands foldable lineup with Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, Flip8

Jinji Quiambao -
Samsung has introduced three new foldable smartphones — the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8, and Galaxy Z Flip8 — with upgraded processors, cameras, batteries, and AI-assisted features.

GADGETS

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LIFESTYLE

Lifestyle

Bohol turns to tourism Web app after 59% drop in visitor arrivals

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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and Bohol Island State University (BISU) have launched a Web-based platform designed to connect tourists with verified guides, tour operators and transport providers while giving local authorities access to visitor data.
Lifestyle

Gen Z workers report lowest job happiness, highest stress levels — Jobstreet

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Filipino Gen Z workers reported slightly lower workplace happiness and higher levels of stress than older employees, according to a survey released by online employment platform Jobstreet by SEEK.
Lifestyle

Study: Virtual assistant replaces doctor as top dream job among Pinoys

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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.
Lifestyle

TCL brings Amorsolo masterpieces to life with A400 Series TVs

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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.

BULLETIN

Envato Placeit

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Blogs

GLASS HOUSE | Evaluating criticisms over PH participation in Pax Silica

Pierre Tito Galla -
With a better-informed public will come better decisions whether or not to support the administration’s push for the Philippines’ participation in the Pax Silica initiative and drive the establishment of the necessary guardrails and regulations if the initiative is to push through.

BLOGS

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