Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup, the parent company of electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast, plans to invest $500 million or around P31.7 billion in EV manufacturing plant in the Philippines, with an initial production capacity of 200,000 vehicles annually, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
The Philippines had 95.8 million social media user identities and 98 million Internet users in the latest country-specific digital report, underscoring the scale of the market as generative artificial intelligence reshapes how people worldwide find information and discover brands.
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has partnered with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to help Filipino green technology developers connect with potential investors, businesses, and international collaborators through a global online platform.
The artificial intelligence (AI) boom is driving up the cost of computers, servers, and memory chips, threatening to slow the Philippines' push to adopt AI as businesses face higher technology costs and delays in upgrading their IT infrastructure.
A P5-million research center in Davao del Sur will give local researchers access to laboratory equipment for detecting microplastics, heavy metals, and other contaminants, as concerns over drinking-water quality persist in the province.
Fastfood chain Chowking has launched a mobile app that lets customers order for delivery or pickup, schedule orders, and access promotions exclusive to the platform.
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) plans to install 300 additional seismic stations across the Philippines over the next five years, expanding a nationwide network that currently has 130 stations.
Local telco Globe, the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Rizal-RSM Chapter, and the Supreme Court (SC) have partnered to provide free legal consultations, including guidance on online safety and digital rights, to underserved communities in Metro Manila.
PLDT and Smart will install e-waste collection bins under their “Be Kind. Recycle.” program and conduct activities to promote proper disposal and recycling of electronic waste.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has appointed undersecretary Leandro Angelo “Dino” Aguirre to oversee cybersecurity and strategic initiatives as the agency reorganizes its leadership and prepares to convene the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC).
