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Converge revenue hits P34.2B, plans AI and data center expansion

Converge ICT Solutions reported a nearly 4% increase in revenue to P34.2 billion in the first nine months of 2026, driven by its enterprise business, as the broadband provider prepares to expand into artificial intelligence (AI) services, additional data centers, and lower-cost Internet offerings amid slower economic growth.

SEC says company records unaffected after confirming data breach

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a system-wide security audit following a data security incident detected on Nov. 6, amid claims that approximately 487,000 lines of data associated with the agency have been posted on an online cybersecurity forum.

DOST invests P886.5 million in 76 creative industry projects

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) showcased 10 technologies and initiatives covering traditional crafts, digital media, immersive technologies, and business support at the Creative Summit 2026, held on Nov. 5 and 6.

BIR probes alleged data breach involving over 10 million taxpayer records

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is coordinating with government cybersecurity agencies following allegations that a threat actor gained unauthorized access to more than 10 million individual taxpayer records, along with corporate and business information.

House to roll out budget transparency portal, flag faulty geotags

The House of Representatives is preparing to launch an online transparency platform that will allow the public to track government projects associated with lawmakers, as congressional leaders push for stricter verification of project documentation and geographic coordinates in the proposed 2027 national budget.

Teachers without gov’t-issued laptops get priority in DepEd rollout

The Department of Education (DepEd) will begin distributing 231,725 laptops to public school teachers on Nov. 9, prioritizing schools that have not received units under its Laptops for Teachers program and teachers without government- or school-issued devices.

Seaoil adds racing game to PriceLOCQ app

Seaoil has introduced a mobile racing game through its PriceLOCQ app, allowing users to compete on leaderboards and earn rewards, with entry to ranked races tied to qualifying purchases.

Tulfo seeks six-month notice, reskilling before AI-related layoffs

Sen. Erwin Tulfo has filed a bill seeking to require employers to reskill workers before resorting to AI-related layoffs and provide higher separation pay for employees whose termination is justified.

Salesforce reports 21-fold rise in Agentforce Coworker usage

Salesforce said usage of its Agentforce Coworker artificial intelligence tool grew 21-fold in three months, with more than 185,000 users, as the company announced additional features and a $50-per-user monthly pricing option.

PH ranks 5th in AI use; ChatGPT is 3rd most-searched Google term — report

Despite widespread use, only 5.5% of Filipino Internet users paid for an AI tool, below the worldwide figure of 9.5%.

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