The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) expanded on Jan. 15 its Free Wi-Fi for All program to 17 stations along the Edsa Busway, marking the latest phase of a broader digital modernization drive that began with Metro Rail Transit (MRT) stations last year.
A Filipino online poker player has secured a rare seat in one of Europe’s premier live tournaments after winning a PokerStars Gold Pass through an online satellite event on PokerStars, marking what organizers believe is a first for the Philippines.
Grok has been under international scrutiny since early January after the system itself acknowledged that it was being exploited to generate malicious content involving real individuals, including celebrities and politicians.
The Philippines has rolled out what officials describe as a global first in public finance management, becoming the first country to record its entire national budget on blockchain technology, beginning with the 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA).
Digital remittance firm Remitly and Philippine-licensed crypto exchange Coins.ph have launched a stablecoin-powered remittance solution designed to enable near-instant, lower-cost money transfers from key overseas markets to the Philippines.
As of Jan. 12, 2026, the DICT said only seven identified colorum operators remain. The agency is engaging these firms to complete registration and avail themselves of the remaining amnesty period.
Apple maintained its leadership for the third consecutive year, achieving record-high shipments and a strong rebound in China fueled by the success of the iPhone 17 series.
“GameZone App para sa mga Pinoy” continues to evolve as a familiar digital space that supports local online play preferences. Filipino players increasingly recognize the platform as a stable environment shaped around accessible entertainment systems.
The stronger-than-expected finish capped a volatile year for the PC market, shaped by the end of support for Windows 10, which triggered a broad upgrade cycle, and by early concerns over tariffs that pushed vendors to accelerate inventory purchases.
