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.
Converge ICT Solutions said it posted double-digit gains in the first half of 2025, buoyed by sustained demand in both residential and enterprise broadband services, as it accelerated its transition from a telecommunications firm to a technology-driven enterprise.
The partnership will use Starlink’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite technology to provide connectivity solutions for businesses in underserved and hard-to-reach locations.
Manila representative Rolando Valeriano on Wednesday, Aug. 13, called on the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to go after and close illegal online gambling and betting operators, citing their violations of the National Internal Revenue Code as grounds for prosecution for tax evasion.
Survey data in the report indicate that about half of Filipinos use AI tools at least weekly, with 46% expressing optimism about the technology’s impact on the country and 50% about its personal impact.
DICT secretary Henry R. Aguda said the project will add more than 1,000 kilometers of government-owned fiber network connecting cities in Mindanao, including Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Bukidnon, Zamboanga, and Davao.
Emerging revenue streams tied to technology — such as synchronization rights for online content and video games — surged 52.9%, while performance rights revenue, boosted by digital distribution and licensing systems, more than doubled.
