Ride-hailing and delivery platform Grab has entered into a strategic partnership with Chinese sensor maker Hesai Technology to distribute lidar products across Southeast Asia, signaling a push to expand the region’s adoption of autonomous and robotics technologies.
Technology firm IBM has appointed veteran executive Leo Capinpin as country general manager of IBM Philippines, succeeding Aileen Judan-Jiao, who will transition to a regional role within the company’s Asean organization.
Cybersecurity threats in the Philippines intensified sharply in 2025, with phishing activity surging more than fourfold as criminal groups shift toward large-scale, organized fraud operations, according to a new threat landscape report released by Check Point Research.
Electric vehicle distributor BYD Philippines recognized its top-performing dealerships and personnel during its 2025 dealer conference, as the company reported continued expansion of its local retail network.
Two senators have raised concerns over law enforcement’s ability to curb illegal online gambling, questioning the use of intelligence funds by the Philippine National Police (PNP) amid reports that e-sabong operations continue despite a nationwide ban.
Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed lawyer Juan Paolo “John” Fajardo as deputy commissioner of the National Privacy Commission (NPC), replacing fellow lawyer Nerissa de Jesus whose term of office has expired.
The new DICT Trusted Assessment Provider (D-TAP) program is a framework aimed at strengthening the security of government digital systems before they are rolled out to the public.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has fined Global Dominion Financing P50,000 for abusive debt collection practices, including the use of aggressive digital communications, as regulators tighten oversight of how financing firms deploy technology in dealing with borrowers.
As artificial intelligence and digital platforms reshape how Filipinos work and learn, conversations around productivity, ambition, and mental health are moving into sharper focus.
