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The Private Sector Advisory Council’s Digital Infrastructure Sector has urged Pres. Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to adopt a “One Canal Policy” that would require telecommunications and utility providers to share standardized infrastructure for fiber deployment.

LATEST STORIES

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BUSINESS IT

Citi stresses human oversight in AI deployment

Citi is expanding its use of artificial intelligence to improve internal productivity and client services while maintaining human accountability for decisions made with the technology.

PLDT, Globe see data center demand rising under EO 119

PLDT and Globe Telecom are positioning their data centers, cloud platforms, and cybersecurity services to support government agencies following the issuance of Executive Order No. 119, which imposes residency requirements on highly sensitive government information.

BSP gives DOJ access to financial data for scam investigations

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have signed an information-sharing agreement aimed at speeding up the investigation and prosecution of financial account scams.

Landbank, Visa introduce purchase card for public spending

The Landbank Visa Government Purchase Card allows agencies to set credit limits, restrict transactions to approved merchant categories, and monitor purchases digitally. It is intended for low-value procurement, official travel and recurring expenses, among other expenditures permitted under government rules.
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DATA PRIVACY

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Under a memorandum of understanding signed Monday, July 20, the two agencies will identify financing use cases, conduct pilot implementations, and collect operational feedback to improve the DICT’s MSME AI Tech Stack.

IT NEWS

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E-SECURITY

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.

SMEs account for 60% of dark Web access offers, Kaspersky says

Small and medium-sized enterprises accounted for 60% of the initial access offers analyzed on dark Web forums during the first four months of 2026, according to cybersecurity firm Kaspersky.

Sophos rolls out AI-native defense system amid ransomware surge

Cybersecurity firm Sophos has launched Sophos Fusion, a platform that connects security tools and data sources to help organizations detect and respond to increasingly automated attacks.

Cyberattacks now unfold in 72 minutes, Palo Alto Network warns

Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue but a business risk that now demands board-level attention, according to Palo Alto Networks, as artificial intelligence speeds up both cyberattacks and the tools used to defend against them.

E-LEARNING

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Called the “Robust Optical Aerosol Monitor” or ROAM, the device counts airborne particles using an optical system that its developers compare to a microscope.

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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The Philippines and Japan have signed a memorandum of cooperation aimed at strengthening collaboration on personal data protection and privacy enforcement amid increasing cross-border data flows.

FIRST ON NEWSBYTES.PH

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NETWORKED CAR

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.

Xiaomi previews SkyNomad SUV with movable seats

The SkyNomad is the second product series under the Xiaomi EV brand, joining the SU7 sedan and YU7 SUV.

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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Artificial intelligence can write speeches, summarize reports, analyze sentiment, and draft crisis statements in seconds. What it cannot do is generate trust.

BLOGS

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