Video games have long incorporated gambling elements into their virtual worlds, offering players a chance to test their luck without real-world financial risk.
IdeaSpace, the startup accelerator and early-stage venture investment arm of the MVP Group of Companies, has announced the appointment of Alwyn Rosel as its new executive director, succeeding fellow startup ecosystem veteran Jay Fajardo.
Prior to being named DICT chief, Henry Aguda served as digital infrastructure sector lead of the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) while at the same holding the position as president and CEO of UnionDigital Bank.
Citing the need to equip government employees with an understanding of how artificial intelligence (AI) works, including its benefits and risks, Sen. Jinggoy Estrada has introduced a bill proposing a specialized AI training program for specific government personnel.
The rules introduce Electronic Notaries Public (ENPs), who are authorized to perform notarial acts for individuals located anywhere in the Philippines and, in certain cases, even abroad.
Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang will deliver the first keynote at Computex 2025, outlining the latest advancements and breakthroughs in AI and accelerated computing technologies.
The announcement that DICT undersecretary for special concerns Paul Joseph V. Mercado was named as officer-in-charge of the agency somewhat came as a surprise since undersecretary for infostructure/management, cybersecurity and upskilling Jeffrey Ian Dy and undersecretary for e-government David Almirol Jr. were initially tipped to become OIC.
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) secretary Cristina A. Roque met with SpaceX executives in Hawthorne, California where they discussed expanding satellite broadband connectivity across the country as well as other initiatives in space technology.
