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The Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS) Program will provide fiscal support to qualified manufacturers of hybrid vehicles, battery-electric passenger cars, commercial electric vehicles, and specialized automotive parts and components.

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BUSINESS IT

AI chip demand drives PH exports to record $8.8 billion

Philippine merchandise exports reached a record $8.8 billion in June 2026 as growing demand for semiconductors used in artificial intelligence, Internet of Things devices, and hyperscale data centers boosted electronics shipments.

BSP rolls out new services for bills, cash-ins, business transfers

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and Philippine Payments Management Inc. (PPMI) have launched three interoperable payment services covering recurring bills, account funding, and higher-value business transfers.

House bill allows Pinoys to use digital transactions to prove creditworthiness

A bill filed in the House of Representatives seeks to require financial institutions to consider alternative consumer data in credit assessments, potentially giving Filipinos without conventional banking records greater access to loans and other financial services.

Globe taps Japan’s KDDI for mobile, retail expansion

Globe Telecom has partnered with Japanese telecommunications company KDDI Corporation to explore new mobile services and retail formats in the Philippines as the Ayala-led operator seeks additional revenue streams beyond connectivity.
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DATA PRIVACY

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Cities that fully automated their business permitting systems recorded significantly stronger growth in local business tax collections than those that had not completed the shift, according to a Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) study.

IT NEWS

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E-SECURITY

Attackers deploying AI agents to speed up cyberattacks — report

Cybercriminals are using artificial intelligence to develop and test cyberattacks within days instead of weeks, while targeting the digital identities and credentials connected to enterprise AI systems, according to a new Sophos report.

GoSerpent cyber-espionage campaign targets SE Asian governments

A cyber-espionage group has targeted government and diplomatic organizations in Southeast Asia using a coordinated set of malware designed to collect documents, steal credentials and remain undetected for extended periods, according to cybersecurity firm Kaspersky.

BSP tells financial firms to prepare for AI-powered cyberattacks

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has urged banks and other supervised financial institutions to strengthen their cybersecurity controls as advanced artificial intelligence systems make cyberattacks faster, more adaptive, and easier to scale.

Report finds AI scaling attacks and exposing corporate systems

Artificial intelligence is helping cybercriminals develop and test attacks faster while creating new vulnerabilities inside organizations that deploy AI tools without adequate safeguards, according to a new Sophos report.

E-LEARNING

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An international research team led by Ateneo de Manila University has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model that uses data from non-invasive skin sensors to assess how effectively the...

FEATURES

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STARTUPS | APPS

Bohol turns to tourism Web app after 59% drop in visitor arrivals

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and Bohol Island State University (BISU) have launched a Web-based platform designed to connect tourists with verified guides, tour operators and transport providers while giving local authorities access to visitor data.

Google adds selfie video as account recovery option

Google has introduced selfie video verification as a new account recovery method for users who lose access to their primary phone or computer.

Startup taps AI to make PH laws searchable in plain language

A locally developed platform is using artificial intelligence (AI) to help lawyers and ordinary Filipinos search Philippine laws and court decisions using everyday language, while checking citations against source documents before displaying an answer.

After PH trip, Binance founder cites SEC program as boost for crypto market

In a post on X after returning from the Philippines, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said the country has climbed to fourth place globally in TRM Labs' Country Crypto Adoption Index, reflecting the increasing use of digital assets among Filipinos.

GAMING

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Philippine enterprises are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to develop new products and business opportunities, although data security and implementation costs remain major obstacles, according to a survey commissioned by Alibaba Cloud.

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NETWORKED CAR

Marcos Jr. signs EO creating P60-billion EV incentive program

The Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS) Program will provide fiscal support to qualified manufacturers of hybrid vehicles, battery-electric passenger cars, commercial electric vehicles, and specialized automotive parts and components.

Toyota prices first electric Hilux at P2.99 million in PH

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has started selling the global ninth-generation Hilux, introducing updated diesel models alongside the nameplate’s first battery-electric 4x4 variant.

Ford opens new facility in Calamba with EV bay for technicians training

Ford Philippines has opened a dedicated electric vehicle training bay at its new learning center in Calamba City, Laguna, as the automaker prepares its dealer network to service electrified vehicles.

Commuters can now tap bank cards, phones to pay LRT-2 fares

The system accepts Visa and Mastercard debit, credit and prepaid cards, as well as mobile wallets that support Near Field Communication, such as Google Pay. It also allows passengers to pay using GCash QR codes.

RESEARCH REPORTS

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Samsung has introduced three new foldable smartphones — the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8, and Galaxy Z Flip8 — with upgraded processors, cameras, batteries, and AI-assisted features.

GADGETS

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LIFESTYLE

Bohol turns to tourism Web app after 59% drop in visitor arrivals

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and Bohol Island State University (BISU) have launched a Web-based platform designed to connect tourists with verified guides, tour operators and transport providers while giving local authorities access to visitor data.

Gen Z workers report lowest job happiness, highest stress levels — Jobstreet

Filipino Gen Z workers reported slightly lower workplace happiness and higher levels of stress than older employees, according to a survey released by online employment platform Jobstreet by SEEK.

Study: Virtual assistant replaces doctor as top dream job among Pinoys

A global study has found that becoming a virtual assistant is now the career Filipinos aspire to most, reflecting the country's growing role in the global remote work and outsourcing industry.

TCL brings Amorsolo masterpieces to life with A400 Series TVs

Consumer electronics firm TCL has launched its new A400 Series televisions in the Philippines, using an exhibition of digitally animated works by National Artist Fernando Amorsolo to demonstrate the devices' display capabilities.

BULLETIN

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With a better-informed public will come better decisions whether or not to support the administration’s push for the Philippines’ participation in the Pax Silica initiative and drive the establishment of the necessary guardrails and regulations if the initiative is to push through.

BLOGS

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