Philippine merchandise exports reached a record $8.8 billion in June 2026 as growing demand for semiconductors used in artificial intelligence, Internet of Things devices, and hyperscale data centers boosted electronics shipments.
Philippine enterprises are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to develop new products and business opportunities, although data security and implementation costs remain major obstacles, according to a survey commissioned by Alibaba Cloud.
Cities that fully automated their business permitting systems recorded significantly stronger growth in local business tax collections than those that had not completed the shift, according to a Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) study.
An international research team led by Ateneo de Manila University has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model that uses data from non-invasive skin sensors...
Supreme Court (SC) senior associate justice Marvic Leonen has urged lawyers and judges to use artificial intelligence cautiously, warning that the technology must not replace independent reasoning, human judgment, or accountability in the justice system.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and Philippine Payments Management Inc. (PPMI) have launched three interoperable payment services covering recurring bills, account funding, and higher-value business transfers.
A bill filed in the House of Representatives seeks to require financial institutions to consider alternative consumer data in credit assessments, potentially giving Filipinos without conventional banking records greater access to loans and other financial services.
Converge ICT Solutions is highlighting AI-ready data centers, international cable systems, cybersecurity, cloud services, and digital tools for small businesses at the Asean Tech Summit Manila 2026.
A cyber-espionage group has targeted government and diplomatic organizations in Southeast Asia using a coordinated set of malware designed to collect documents, steal credentials and remain undetected for extended periods, according to cybersecurity firm Kaspersky.
