The Philippines won one silver and three bronze medals in its first appearance at the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), with all four members of the country's delegation earning medals at the competition held in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Called Fish-i, the semi-automated fish census system combines an underwater camera rig with computer vision to analyze fish populations without requiring highly trained divers to manually identify and count fish underwater.
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has warned that recording and distributing entire live concert performances or substantial portions of them without authorization may infringe performers’ rights, echoing concerns recently raised by singer Ice Seguerra over fans uploading shows online.
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has signed a multi-year marketing partnership with financial technology company Salmon, making the firm an official NBA partner in the Philippines.
A policy brief from the University of the Philippines has proposed using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to overhaul the country's public library system, including identifying libraries at risk of closure and directing government funding based on actual needs.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is preparing to implement electronic invoicing requirements for covered taxpayers by the end of 2026 as part of its push to digitize tax administration.
The Philippine government and Roblox have agreed to explore stronger age verification measures, including possible integration with the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys), as authorities push online platforms to tighten safeguards for children.
The Supreme Court (SC) has recognized email and messaging platforms such as Viber and Facebook Messenger as valid ways of serving notices of dishonor in cases involving bouncing checks, while laying down safeguards for proving electronic service in court.
The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has integrated artificial intelligence into its operations as part of a technology upgrade aimed at strengthening its ability to analyze financial data and combat money laundering.
Sen. Bam Aquino has questioned why the proposed Cadena Act, which would put government budget information on blockchain, was left out of the shortened list of priority measures under governance and anti-corruption reforms.
