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Networked Car

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

Edu Lopez -
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.

LATEST STORIES

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BUSINESS IT

Business IT

AI chip demand drives PH exports to record $8.8 billion

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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.
Business IT

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

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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.
Business IT

House bill allows Pinoys to use digital transactions to prove creditworthiness

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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.
Business IT

Globe taps Japan’s KDDI for mobile, retail expansion

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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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IT News

Whizkey enters PH managed IT services market

Jinji Quiambao -
Whizkey Technology Services Inc. has entered the Philippine managed services market, offering businesses an alternative to building and maintaining large in-house IT teams.

IT NEWS

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E-SECURITY

e-Security

Cybersecurity now a national concern, needs coordinated action — BPI

Jinji Quiambao -
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) called for closer coordination among government agencies, law enforcement authorities, businesses and consumers as increasingly interconnected cyber threats put more Filipinos at risk of digital fraud.
e-Security

Attackers deploying AI agents to speed up cyberattacks — report

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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.
e-Security

GoSerpent cyber-espionage campaign targets SE Asian governments

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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.
e-Security

BSP tells financial firms to prepare for AI-powered cyberattacks

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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.

E-LEARNING

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Features

Ateneo-led team develops AI model for heart monitoring

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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

Startups / Apps

BlockShoals joins FinTech Alliance PH as Binance names new country chief

Jinji Quiambao -
Binance partner BlockShoals joined FinTech Alliance PH after securing SEC approval to operate as a Crypto Asset Intermediary under the StratBox framework. Binance, meanwhile, appointed Jen Bilango as its Philippine general manager.
Startups / Apps

Filipina-founded AI firm secures investment from SG-based company

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Temasek-backed digital transformation company Temus has invested in Filipina-founded Thinking Machines Data Science as the two firms seek to expand enterprise AI deployment across Southeast Asia.
Lifestyle

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

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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.
Startups / Apps

Google adds selfie video as account recovery option

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

GAMING

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Data Privacy

Data security tops AI adoption concerns among PH firms — report

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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

Networked Car

BYD expands PH electrified lineup with Atto 2, Seal 5 DM-i

Jinji Quiambao -
BYD Cars Philippines has expanded its new-energy vehicle lineup with the launch of the Atto 2 compact SUV and Seal 5 DM-i sedan, offering battery-electric and plug-in hybrid options at introductory prices starting below P1 million.
Networked Car

Ford Territory Hybrid sales reach 4,405 units in first year

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Ford Philippines said it sold 4,405 units of the Territory Hybrid during the vehicle’s first 12 months in the local market, driven by growing demand for vehicles that do not require external charging.
Networked Car

GAC expands PH lineup with gas, hybrid, plug-in hybrid MPVs

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The new models are the seven-seat GN6, E8 HEV, and GN8 PHEV Executive. Their suggested retail prices range from P1.298 million to P3.488 million, although discounted launch prices will be offered for reservations made until Aug. 31.
Networked Car

Kia rolls out hybrid-only Sportage lineup in PH

Jinji Quiambao -
Kia Philippines has launched the latest Sportage in the country, offering the compact sport utility vehicle in two variants powered by a 1.6-liter turbocharged hybrid system.

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Gadgets

REVIEW | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D processor

Jinji Quiambao -
With the launch of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D processor, AMD has significantly enhanced the choices available on the AM5 platform, making it a more attractive option for both seasoned gamers and first-time builders.

GADGETS

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LIFESTYLE

Lifestyle

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

Newsbytes.PH -
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.
Lifestyle

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

Newsbytes.PH -
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.
Lifestyle

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

Newsbytes.PH -
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.
Lifestyle

TCL brings Amorsolo masterpieces to life with A400 Series TVs

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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

Envato Placeit

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Blogs

GLASS HOUSE | Evaluating criticisms over PH participation in Pax Silica

Pierre Tito Galla -
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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