The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released for public comment a revised set of draft rules that would lift the moratorium on the registration of online lending platforms (OLPs) while imposing higher capital requirements and tighter consumer protection measures on financing and lending companies.

According to the Customer Xperience Association of the Philippines (CXAP), AI adoption is contributing to the emergence of new services and job categories across the industry.

The Asean Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) seeks to facilitate cross-border digital transactions by establishing common frameworks for areas such as digital identities, online consumer protection, electronic payments, cybersecurity, data governance, and emerging technologies.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued separate cease-and-desist orders (CDOs) against Riscoin and BG Wealth Sharing Ltd., directing both entities to stop allegedly soliciting investments from the public without the required regulatory approvals.

In its “State of Identity Security 2026” report, Sophos surveyed 5,000 IT and cybersecurity leaders across 17 countries and found that organizations suffered an average of three identity-related incidents during the period. Five percent of respondents reported six or more breaches.

Telecommunications firms Converge and Smart said they blocked billions of cyber threats and scam-related activities on their networks as online fraud, phishing, and child exploitation continue to grow in the Philippines. 

Filipinos remain among the most heavily targeted victims of digital fraud in Asia, with phishing attacks continuing to dominate as fraudsters exploit the country’s growing dependence on mobile and online transactions, according to a new report by TransUnion Philippines.

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky said Philippine banks should use the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)’s new cybersecurity self-assessment requirement to address weaknesses in their systems instead of treating it as a compliance exercise.

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,...

Philippine-based social impact organization Connected Women has won a global artificial intelligence challenge backed by data.org and Zoom for a project aimed at helping women sari-sari store owners use AI-powered business insights to improve their operations.

LaundromatAI, developed by Cebuano founder Sean Raynon, is designed specifically for laundry businesses still relying on manual tracking, paper tickets, and outdated POS systems.

Developed by the DOST's Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI), the Swift Emergency Response Vehicle Integration System with Smart Traffic and Electronic Enforcer on the Road (sERVis-STEER) uses Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) wireless technology to allow emergency vehicles to communicate directly with traffic infrastructure and automatically receive priority at intersections.

Electric and hybrid vehicles emerged as a major focus of the 10th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS), with automakers using the event to introduce new battery-electric, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid models as competition in the country's growing electrified vehicle market intensifies.

The Sealion 7 combines the engineering platform of the BYD Seal sedan with a larger crossover body aimed at families and long-distance travel.

GAC Philippines said the Aion UT is positioned as a compact five-seater EV hatchback designed for urban driving, with the company highlighting its spacious interior, advanced driver assistance systems, and fast-charging capability.

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.

In an era where televisions serve as the centerpiece of home entertainment, Samsung’s QLED (Quantum Dot LED) technology has emerged as a premium choice for those seeking an immersive viewing experience.

An immersive virtual reality (VR) escape room developed by researchers at Ateneo de Manila University is being used to teach younger Filipinos about the Martial Law period, using interactive gameplay instead of traditional lectures.

Filipino parents are largely optimistic about artificial intelligence (AI), but many acknowledge a need to better understand the technology as their children increasingly adopt it, according to a survey by Google and YouGov.