Electronic products accounted for $6.92 billion, or 70.1% of total merchandise exports, making the sector the country's largest export contributor.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ordered the operators of several online accounts impersonating Tekwang Lending Corp. to stop offering unauthorized lending services.

Converge recorded the fastest average download speed among the three providers at 140.7 Mbps, followed by PLDT at 117.1 Mbps and Globe at 116 Mbps.

Digital banking and mobile wallets are becoming common channels for international money transfers among Filipinos, but high fees and security concerns continue to affect adoption, according to Visa's Money Travels 2026 report.

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) confirmed that it received a personal data breach notification from St. Luke’s on Oct. 30, 2026.

A cybersecurity research firm has found evidence that an operator copied nearly 69GB of database backups linked to the Philippine government's overseas employment systems, prompting the National Privacy Commission (NPC) to investigate possible violations of the Data Privacy Act of 2012.

Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian is pushing for a higher Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) budget to strengthen its cyber defense capabilities amid evolving security threats.

A four-member Philippine team won the 2026 Cyber SEA Game, an annual cybersecurity competition for students and young engineers from Asean member states.

Limited access to capital remains the biggest obstacle to startup development in Western Visayas, with businesses struggling to move beyond the idea stage, according to a regional ecosystem mapping report released by the Unified Movement in Western Visayas to Accelerate Startup and Spinoff Development (UMWAD).

OnlyFun.PH has launched FollowBet x VMX Live, an online gambling platform that combines livestreams featuring Filipino celebrities with real-time betting and games.

Convert PH Inc., the company behind local Meta advertising agency convert.ph, has launched a self-serve Web application that generates Facebook ad campaigns from basic business information.

Manny Pay has denied reports or speculation that it is shutting down, saying it is preparing a new version of its payment app for launch next month.

Filipino motorists reported better experiences in buying and maintaining vehicles in 2026, with improvements in dealership sales and after-sales services driving higher customer satisfaction across the Philippine automotive industry, according to a new study.

Dongfeng Motors Philippines has launched the Mage EV, an electric SUV with a claimed driving range of 530 kilometers, priced at P1.398 million.

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is proposing mandatory safety certification for light electric vehicles (LEVs) and their batteries before they can be sold in the Philippines, citing risks involving electrical malfunctions, overheating, and fires.

Electrified vehicle sales in the Philippines rose 136.4% to 38,286 units from January to July 2026, even as overall vehicle sales fell 10.2%, as the 14th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit opened Thursday, Oct. 22, at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.

LG Electronics has launched its 2026 television lineup in the Philippines, introducing new OLED, Micro RGB, and QNED models with AI-powered picture and audio features and screen sizes of up to 115 inches.

Called the AI-based Non-Invasive Grading System for Durian, or AIDurian, the technology combines computer-based visual scanning, acoustic analysis, and deep learning to assess ripeness, surface defects, locule count, and fruit shape.

PLDT and Smart will install e-waste collection bins under their “Be Kind. Recycle.” program and conduct activities to promote proper disposal and recycling of electronic waste.

Appliance store Moderno Home Depot has introduced the MHD-4500 AI Smart Toilet in the Philippines, offering smartphone-based controls, automated hygiene functions, and voice command capabilities for P48,999.