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Jim Ayson, local Internet pioneer and digital auteur, passes away at 53

Filipino tech pioneer Jim Ayson, who chronicled the country’s advent into the PC age until the introduction of the Internet and eventually the boom of social media, has died due to heart attack. He was 53.

‘AlDub’ sets Twitter on fire with record 41-million tweets

The phenomenal ALDub love story broke Twitter record books over the weekend as the sold-out “Tamang Panahon” charity concert had over 41 million Tweets for the #ALDubEBTamangPanahon hashtag on October 24.

‘AlDub’ sets Twitter on fire with record 41-million tweets

This was also the first time the Eat Bulaga producers used Periscope to give fans exclusive behind-the-scenes access with live video and also shared footage from the stadium using Twitter's video capabilities

Cloud-based ERP provider showcases business solutions in PH

In the Philippines, Acumatica?s users include brands such as Armadillo Holdings, which manages The Legend brand of hotels and resorts, Big Scoop, and Himlayang Pilipino.

PayMaya expands reloading stations in malls, convenience stores

Consumers can now reload their PayMaya accounts in more than 15,000 establishments nationwide, including all 7-Eleven convenience stores, all Robinsons Mall Business Centers, all SM Malls Business Centers as well as the Smart Padala centers.

New ‘Grab’ service threatens to upend courier business model

First tested in GrabTaxi's home country of Malaysia, GrabExpress also uses GrabTaxi's mobile app to offer on-demand delivery service for personal or business use for a flat fee of P80.

Gov’t opens Cebu Internet exchange, links up with tech group

The DOST-ICT Office also partnered with tech advocacy group Internet Society to host several Internet Exchange Point (IXP) development workshops to encourage improvements in local Internet service.

Google activates ‘Street View’ of major cities, tourist spots in PH

After launching the "Street View" mapping in January 2014, tech giant Google has officially unveiled "Street View" in the Philippines with the first batch of images capturing the streets of Greater Manila, major cities and provinces, and special collections of popular tourist spots.

Local IBM employees start transfer to new BGC office

From Manila to Makati to Quezon City to Taguig. That, so far, has been the journey of IBM Philippines as employees of the 78-years-old tech subsidiary started moving out of its current location in Eastwood City in Libis, Quezon City.

Acer PH sets sights on high-end PC market with new campaign

After leading the local PC market in the last few years, computer maker Acer is now setting its goal on the premium segment of the market that is currently dominated by rival tech firms such as Apple.

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