The Philippine government is exploring the adoption of India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) technology to accelerate government aid distribution and reduce the cost of digital transactions.

Indian-led iSON Group is planning up to $375 million in additional investments in the Philippines over the next decade, covering telecom towers, agricultural technology, digital healthcare, and business process outsourcing, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

The IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) has formed a coalition with advisory firms, property developers, banks, and investment promotion agencies to attract more global companies to establish or expand operations in the country.

The Board of Investments (BOI) has introduced an interactive online guide designed to help investors navigate regulatory requirements, permits, and government procedures in the Philippines.

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) have ordered government agencies and critical infrastructure operators to assess their security risks and take urgent protective measures within 24 hours amid reported cyberattacks on government systems.

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is investigating unauthorized access to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) website and the defacement of a Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) web host.

Telecommunications firms PLDT and Smart Communications have opposed the indiscriminate blocking of online platforms, saying restrictions should instead target specific content that harms or exploits children.

The Department of Justice–Office of Cybercrime (DOJ-OOC) and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) are developing a common framework for classifying and reporting cybercrime cases across government agencies.

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.

The Bistro Group has launched a mobile food delivery app that allows customers to order from more than 20 of its restaurant brands without paying delivery fees.

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.

Called Premium Taxi, the service initially operates in Makati, Taguig, Mandaluyong, and Pasig, covering business districts, commercial areas, hotels, and major transport hubs.

The five-seater SUV is available at an introductory price of P1.218 million, reflecting an P80,000 discount, for reservations made until Sept. 30, 2026.

The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) has called for the expansion of charging infrastructure beyond major urban centers, saying wider coverage is needed to make electric vehicles practical for motorists and businesses nationwide.

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.

The Bistro Group has launched a mobile food delivery app that allows customers to order from more than 20 of its restaurant brands without paying delivery fees.