E-wallets emerged as the most common first financial product for Filipinos, especially among Gen Z and Millennials, overtaking traditional bank accounts.
Several senators have raised alarm over the growing presence of online gambling operations embedded in popular apps and digital platforms, urging government regulators to move swiftly in shutting them down.
At the same time, the DTI issued a public advisory warning against the sale of counterfeit “Black Ultra” vape products, which it said are unauthorized, uncertified, and not connected to any legitimate manufacturer.
Actress and fashion personality Heart Evangelista-Escudero joined mobile wallet GCash at the official launch of its new “Tap to Pay” feature during the latest GCash Spotlight event at BGC in Taguig City.
Globe Telecom has conducted a live pilot trial of 5G-Advanced, also referred to as “5.5G”, marking its first deployment of the technology in the Philippines.
India-based technology conglomerate iSON Group is set to pour up to $300 million into the Philippines over the next decade, a move expected to boost nationwide connectivity, create jobs, and strengthen the country’s digital infrastructure.
The government has begun the pilot rollout of a unified identification system for persons with disabilities (PWDs), a move aimed at streamlining access to benefits while stamping out the widespread use of fake IDs.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has ordered mobile payment platforms, including GCash and Maya, to cut access to in-app gaming within 48 hours, amid mounting concerns in the Senate over the social costs of online gambling.
Independent restaurateurs face tough odds, from steep overhead costs to intense competition with established chains. The pandemic added yet another hurdle — forcing doors shut and drying up foot traffic. For many, survival meant going digital.
AGN Network Solutions, a provider of mission-critical technologies, has unveiled a new suite of AI-driven safety, energy, and cybersecurity solutions aimed at ensuring operational continuity in both emergencies and day-to-day operations.
