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.
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.
Called the “Robust Optical Aerosol Monitor” or ROAM, the device counts airborne particles using an optical system that its developers compare to a microscope.
Manulife has expanded its partnership with Microsoft under a five-year agreement aimed at deploying artificial intelligence across its global operations while strengthening oversight of AI agents.
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.
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is preparing to pilot a stablecoin-based settlement system aimed at reducing the cost and processing time of cross-border payments to Filipinos.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology’s (DICT) eGovPH Hackathon 2026 showcased nine government application programming interfaces (APIs) for developers, but complaints from participants over registration problems, delays, and the judging process have overshadowed the two-day event.
Maxim Rides & Food Delivery has added a self-service guide to its Taxsee Driver app, allowing driver-partners to find information about the platform without contacting customer support.
Financial technology company SwiftPay has introduced SwiftGuard, a software platform that allows Philippine banks and other financial institutions to screen transactions and respond to suspected fraud in real time.
