The Philippine Chamber of Telecommunication Operators (PCTO) on Wednesday, Sept. 30, raised due process concerns over fines imposed by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) on telecommunications companies following its latest network performance validation, questioning both the timing of the penalties and the technical standards used by the regulator.

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has launched an upgraded online portal that consolidates business assistance, advisory services, training materials and mentoring for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

Smart Communications and Globe Telecom have taken contrasting positions on the National Telecommunications Commission’s (NTC) findings on mobile broadband performance, with Smart saying it would work with the regulator to validate and address the issues while Globe questioned the findings based on separate government data.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ordered three investment schemes to stop soliciting funds from the public, including a website promoting AI-assisted stock trading and a business advertising guaranteed returns on social media.

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) confirmed on Friday, Oct. 2, that a website under development was defaced, prompting an assessment of the unauthorized access and a review of its security controls before deployment.

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said on Friday, Sept. 25, that it is investigating a possible exposure of 410 files associated with 48 companies in its Trusted Assessment Provider (D-TAP) accreditation program.

The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has invoked the “parens patriae” doctrine, or the State’s role as protector of its citizens, in defending the government’s decision to block Discord in the Philippines, even as authorities lifted the restriction shortly after it was imposed.

A hacktivist using the name DNH Klammer has called on the Office of the Ombudsman to examine an alleged P79.95-million Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) contract for a digital intelligence suite, questioning its procurement and performance.

Google has rolled out Ask Maps in the Philippines, giving users a conversational way to find places, plan routes, and check road conditions through the Google Maps app.

An artificial intelligence-powered disaster alert system and an electric vehicle conversion technology won the top prizes in the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines’ 2026 Socially Relevant Technologies Contest.

Launched this year, Phriend allows users aged 18 and older to book ID-verified individuals for strictly platonic activities.

Called “Ligtas Skwela,” the platform provides teachers, emergency responders, and school administrators with information on the location and status of students during an incident.

Chinese electric vehicle maker XPeng has formally launched in the Philippines with six variants of its X9 electric MPV and L03 SUV coupe, including a range-extended model capable of traveling up to 1,017 kilometers with its battery and onboard generator.

Named the 2025 World Car of the Year, the EV3 carries design and technology elements from the larger EV5 and EV9 but packages them in a smaller vehicle intended primarily for urban use.

At least three domestic shipping companies have stopped accepting electric and hybrid vehicles aboard their vessels following the deadly MV June Aster fire off Coron, Palawan, raising questions over how battery-powered vehicles should be transported on Philippine ferries.

Filipino-founded Global Electric Transport (GET) is expanding its electric minibus fleet and deploying digital tools as part of a broader plan to modernize public transportation in the Philippines.

DreamWorks Animation’s “Forgotten Island,” which features Filipino stars Liza Soberano and H.E.R., saw a sharp rise in Google search interest in the Philippines during its premiere week, as the film also drew attention to the Filipino folklore that inspired parts of its story.

Emirates has introduced an electrically adjustable premium economy seat equipped with a full-height privacy screen, wireless charging, and a 4K entertainment display on its newly delivered Airbus A350 aircraft.

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has warned that recording and distributing entire live concert performances or substantial portions of them without authorization may infringe performers’ rights, echoing concerns recently raised by singer Ice Seguerra over fans uploading shows online.

The National Basketball Association (NBA) has signed a multi-year marketing partnership with financial technology company Salmon, making the firm an official NBA partner in the Philippines.