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PH gov’t to adopt global power bank safety standard by Aug.

In an effort to curb rising global battery-related incidents in portable power banks, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it is adopting a global safety standard for portable power banks that will serve as the Philippine National Standard (PNS) by August 2025.

PH firms urged to erase data in decommissioned devices

Data protection services don’t end by unplugging a device. By leaving residual data in decommissioned hardware accessible, obsolete equipment can become a gateway for further breaches.

Grab PH to test drone delivery in Metro Manila

Ride-hailing app Grab has announced that it is working with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), the Department of Transportation (DOTr), and property developer Megaworld Corporation to launch a pilot study on drone-powered commercial delivery in the Philippines.

Public warned on fake video misusing image of Marcos Jr.

The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has warned the public against a fabricated video making rounds on social media that falsely presents Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as promoting an online trading platform.

Kyndryl launches AI Innovation Lab in Singapore

The new Lab will employ approximately 50 AI professionals to accelerate AI adoption and support growth agendas across Southeast Asia.

Gov’t asked to ban e-wallets in online gambling apps

Bukidnon representative Jonathan Keith Flores made the plea as he noted that an online gambling epidemic is currently afflicting ordinary Filipinos, particularly the poor.

Gov’t incentive strategy for e-vehicles to create 680,000 jobs

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) expects around 680,000 jobs under its recently approved Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS), which is now awaiting endorsement to the Fiscal Incentives Review Board (FIRB) for approval of its proposed incentives.

Global wrist-worn device shipments up 10.5% in Q1 of 2025

The wrist-worn device market includes smartwatches and wristbands.

Gov’t starts enforcing liability rules for e-commerce firms as new law takes effect

The Internet Transactions Act of 2023 now empowers the DTI to issue takedown orders against online listings for illegal goods or services.

Payment platform dLocal secures license in PH

The Philippines, a key market for overseas remittances, has provided dLocal a Money Services Business License, allowing the direct operation of remittance flows in the country.

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