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.
Converge ICT Solutions recorded the fastest average fixed broadband speeds and lowest latency among Philippine Internet service providers in December 2025, based on measurements conducted by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) placed third in the 2026 IP Office Innovation Ranking by World Trademark Review (WTR), marking a sharp climb from its earlier positions in the index.
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, Jan. 9, launched a national program to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) into basic education, focusing on training, safeguards, and curriculum changes rather than rapid classroom deployment.
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) said it is reviewing the “Buo ang Saya ng Pasko” Christmas campaign of Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) on the messaging platform Viber following media reports and user complaints over the appearance of branded content in private chats.
