Telecommunications firms PLDT and Smart Communications have opposed the indiscriminate blocking of online platforms, saying restrictions should instead target specific content that harms or exploits children.
POCO has launched the F9 Ultra and F9 Pro smartphones, equipping both models with high-refresh-rate AMOLED displays, a dual-chip architecture, and a 200-megapixel main camera system.
Cross-border remittance company Western Union has partnered with Philippine financial services provider JuanPay to offer international money transfers through about 1,400 outlets nationwide.
According to Xiaomi, the 10,000mAh battery is rated for 1,600 charging cycles and is designed to retain more than 80% of its original capacity after extended use.
Honor has launched the Magic V6 in the Philippines, bringing a new foldable smartphone with a 6,660mAh silicon-carbon battery, Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, and a body measuring 4mm thick when unfolded.
The credit confidence of Filipinos climbed to a record high in 2026 despite inflation and rising living costs, as more consumers turned to digital banks and formal financial products, according to TransUnion.
The measures were announced before the Zamboanga City school shooting, which subsequently intensified public debate in the Philippines over minors’ exposure to violent games, online chat groups and other potentially harmful digital content.
Philippine-founded AI and data consultancy Thinking Machines has been designated as an OpenAI Advanced Partner and the sole reseller of ChatGPT Enterprise in the country, as more local organizations move beyond small-scale AI trials.
