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The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said that it had tightened monitoring of the Free Wi-Fi for All Program amid an Office of the Ombudsman inquiry into alleged “ghost Internet projects” involving undelivered connectivity services and potentially misrepresented technology purchases.

LATEST STORIES

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BUSINESS IT

Alorica to open first large-scale BPO site in Cagayan Valley

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.

Salesforce says AI will reshape PH BPO jobs, shift workers to higher-value tasks

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.

PH eyes India’s UPI technology for faster digital payments

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.

iSON Group plans $375-M expansion in PH towers, agrotech, BPO

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).
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DATA PRIVACY

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Artificial intelligence (AI) and digital platforms are changing how creative works are produced, distributed, and monetized across Southeast Asia, while raising concerns over intellectual property rights, authenticity, and jobs, according to a study by the Asean Business Advisory Council (Asean-BAC).

IT NEWS

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E-SECURITY

LTFRB confirms data breach, takes records system offline

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.

Cybersecurity group seeks action on online radicalization after deadly school shooting

The Philippine Institute of Cyber Security Professionals (PICSPro) said the investigation should look beyond the student’s access to a firearm and determine whether online communities or content influenced his behavior.

DICT orders annual security testing for gov’t IT systems

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has ordered government agencies to conduct cybersecurity assessments at least once a year as more public services move online.

Group seeks probe into alleged LTFRB data leak involving 16 million records

A transport-sector coalition has called on the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to issue a technical report on two alleged cybersecurity incidents, including one that purportedly exposed 16 million records.

E-LEARNING

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Two University of the Philippines Diliman graduates have won the Philippine leg of the James Dyson Award 2026 for developing a low-cost, semi-automated machine intended to make peritoneal dialysis easier and safer to perform at home.

FEATURES

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STARTUPS | APPS

Google Maps adds real-time road, flood updates for PH users

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.

AI disaster alert, EV conversion technologies win IPOPHL contest

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.

New PH platform offers paid companions for trips, errands, events

Launched this year, Phriend allows users aged 18 and older to book ID-verified individuals for strictly platonic activities.

Pisay Caraga students build platform to track pupils during school emergencies

Called “Ligtas Skwela,” the platform provides teachers, emergency responders, and school administrators with information on the location and status of students during an incident.

GAMING

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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.

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NETWORKED CAR

Shipping lines ban EVs, hybrids from ferries after deadly Coron ship fire

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.

GET expands electric minibus fleet, deploys apps and fleet management systems

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.

Green GSM rolls out 7-seat electric taxi service in Metro Manila

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

GAC launches GS4 Max hybrid SUV in PH at P1.218 million

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.

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Samsung Electronics Philippines has introduced a range of large-screen televisions measuring up to 100 inches, combining artificial intelligence-powered picture and sound processing with gaming, fitness, and smart-home features.

GADGETS

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LIFESTYLE

Emirates adds electric premium economy seats with privacy screens

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.

After Ice Seguerra complaint, IPOPHL warns against uploading full concerts

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.

NBA, fintech firm Salmon sign multi-year partnership in PH

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.

Bistro Group debuts food delivery app with no delivery fees

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.

BULLETIN

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Procurement organizations understandably manage supplier risk. But perhaps we should also start examining what I would call buyer-created supplier risk.

BLOGS

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