The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it is aiming to launch a digital platform by mid-next year to help exporters determine if their products meet the rules of origin (ROO) requirements under various free trade agreements (FTAs) and the generalized system of preferences (GSP).

Project Agila is a proof-of-concept of the BSP’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) at the wholesale level.

The project will construct a public broadband infrastructure network to enhance broadband connectivity and bring high-speed Internet connections to disadvantaged areas.

The audible alerts allow the sellers to speed up the payment process and cater to faster checkouts, enabling merchants to process more transactions, especially in high-traffic environments.

The initiative, dubbed Protecta Fintech, aims to unite stakeholders across the fintech industry to foster a secure and equitable digital environment.

Howeve, the Philippines chalked up the least number of threats at 26,080.

The CICC said the alleged eGovPH data breach in the Breach Forums is nothing more than a fake hacking claim.

Almost half of the world’s most common passwords this year are made of the easiest keyboard combinations of numbers and letters, for instance “qwerty,” “1q2w3e4r5t,” and “123456789.” The Philippines is no exception, with such passwords leading the list.

Lazada, one of the top online shopping apps in the country, has reported an increase in customer engagement and an improved e-commerce experience with the integration of Lazzie, its AI-powered chatbot.

Sustancia, an AI-powered app that fosters balanced eating habits and provides city-wide nutrition insights, won the grand prize in a hackathon held recently at the Google Philippines office in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.

NoneAway’s name comes from the term “one-away,” used by licensed brokers to refer to the unlicensed “middleman” in real estate.

The report from Gobi-Core Philippine Fund found that the total funding amount for 2024 reached over $1 billion, almost 4 times larger than last year.

Sen. Raffy Tulfo said he will file a resolution seeking an investigation over surge fees imposed by Transportation Network Vehicle Services (TNVS) including Grab Philippines, especially amid the holiday season.

The next-generation Tamaraw has been reimagined for the modern era as a multi-purpose people and goods mover both for business and personal use. It is manufactured locally at the Toyota Motor Philippines plant in Santa Rosa, Laguna.

Commuters utilizing the Bonifacio Transport Corporation (BGC) buses can now pay their fares by tapping any Mastercard credit, debit, or prepaid card on the beep BGC bus validators. 

The biggest hurdle to electric vehicle ownership in the Philippines, according to 39 percent of respondents, is inadequate charging infrastructure.

Internet giant Google has released its annual “Year in Search” for the Philippines, with 6 of the top 10 overall search terms being news while three were related to AI.

Lazada, one of the top online shopping apps in the country, has reported an increase in customer engagement and an improved e-commerce experience with the integration of Lazzie, its AI-powered chatbot.

The trend emerged after fellow actor Anthony Jennings’s ex-girlfriend Jamela Villanueva posted screenshots of private messages between Maris Racal and Jennings on Instagram at around midnight on Dec. 4, which instantly went viral among Filipino netizens. 

In an effort to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), the local government of Baguio City has partnered with Visa and business school Thames International to enhance digitalization and improve the tourist experience.