Business process outsourcing firm Alorica is set to open a facility in Tuguegarao City on Sept. 23, marking the entry of the first large-scale BPO employer in Region 2.

Cloud computing purveyor Salesforce expects artificial intelligence to reshape the Philippines’ business process outsourcing industry by automating repetitive work while allowing employees to handle more complex and higher-value tasks.

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 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.

The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has given Reddit and Discord 24 hours to designate local representatives in the Philippines, warning that the platforms could face restrictions or blocking if they fail to comply.

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has taken its LTRFB Electronic Support System (LESS) offline after confirming a data breach, suspending all services and transactions handled through the platform until further notice.

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.

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.

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

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.