Local telco PLDT said it is prepared to face potential new competitors in the Philippine telecommunications market, including satellite connectivity providers reportedly planning to enter the country this year.

PLDT reported gross service revenues of P54.9 billion in the first quarter of 2026, as growth in enterprise ICT, data center, and digital banking businesses helped offset operational challenges affecting its broadband segment.

PLDT’s corporate arm reported P12.4 billion in revenues in the first quarter of 2026, up 4% from a year earlier, driven largely by rising demand for ICT and digital infrastructure services.

The company said prepaid fiber brand Surf2Sawa posted the fastest growth, with subscribers rising 86.7% to 674,000.

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.

Organizations across the Asia Pacific region are struggling to keep pace with increasingly complex cybersecurity threats, according to a new study commissioned by Fortinet and conducted by Forrester Consulting.

Under the partnership, VERA Files will act as a fact-checking partner for the CICC’s nationwide campaign against misleading and false content, particularly posts linked to online criminal activity. The media group will designate a focal person to handle urgent verification requests referred by the CICC.

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Sean Raynon, is designed specifically for laundry businesses still relying on manual tracking, paper tickets, and outdated POS systems.

Cleaning service platform MOD, short for Maid-on-Demand, is positioning itself as an alternative for Filipino households seeking on-call housekeeping services instead of hiring stay-in domestic helpers.

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and Land Bank of the Philippines have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at expanding financing access for startups, particularly those backed by government innovation programs.

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.

The AION UT also features GAC’s “Magazine Battery” technology, a high-strength steel body structure, and fast-charging capability that can charge the battery from 30% to 80% in about 24 minutes.

Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast has launched its VF MPV 7 in the Philippines, making the country the third international market for the seven-seater electric vehicle as the company pushes to expand its footprint in Southeast Asia.

Hybrid vehicles are gaining traction among Filipino motorists, with early adopters citing fuel savings, convenience, and reduced emissions as key reasons for shifting away from traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) cars.

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.

Automatic Centre has opened a dedicated TCL display at its Sheridan branch, expanding its lineup of home appliances and electronics amid efforts to attract cost-conscious consumers.