Philippine brands appeared in 83.2% of relevant answers generated by artificial intelligence tools, but the tools largely relied on sources outside the companies’ own websites, according to a study by digital marketing agency Spiralytics.
OpenAI has begun rolling out ads in ChatGPT in the Philippines, opening a new advertising channel for local businesses as it expands across Southeast Asia and Taiwan.
Reports that Discord had become inaccessible on some Philippine networks drew criticism from users and technology advocates, who questioned the effect on legitimate online communities and the legal basis for blocking the platform.
A hacktivist using the name DNH Klammer has called on the Office of the Ombudsman to examine an alleged P79.95-million Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) contract for a digital intelligence suite, questioning its procurement and performance.
The Quantum Computing Society of the Philippines (QCSP) will hold a conference in Cebu City from Nov. 9 to 11 to discuss how businesses and governments can prepare for quantum technologies, including their potential impact on cybersecurity.
De La Salle University (DLSU) will open applications for a master’s program in intellectual property (IP) management and innovation for academic year 2027–2028, under a partnership with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has issued show-cause orders against Meta, Roblox, Reddit, and Discord over their alleged failure to comply with registration requirements under Philippine data privacy regulations.
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has given Reddit and Discord 24 hours to designate local representatives in the Philippines, warning that the platforms could face restrictions or blocking if they fail to comply.
Avocado Broadband Telecoms Inc. has secured its first 10 commercial accounts in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone as the Filipino-owned telecommunications company expands its enterprise connectivity business.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has disowned its earlier claim that the House of Representatives called on Meta chief executive officer Mark Zuckerberg to appear at a congressional hearing, even as the agency urged the media to avoid misinformation.
