According to EDCOM II, 98% of Physical Sciences teachers and 80% of Biological Sciences teachers are teaching subjects outside their college specialization.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said its recent engagement with Facebook-owner Meta Platforms over online disinformation has yet to produce the concrete commitments the Philippine government is seeking.
Teodoro C. Pascua, a former deputy director general of the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), has been appointed as the agency’s new director general, following his selection by Pres. Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
The broadband provider said new subscribers to its fiber plans will get waived installation fees and faster speeds for a limited period, while existing users will also benefit from service upgrades.
Crypto platform Coins.ph has rolled out a new rewards program that gives users points for everyday transactions, including QR payments and cryptocurrency trades.
A global study backed by Sophos found that only 5% of organizations have full confidence in their cybersecurity providers, highlighting a growing trust gap that is shaping risk decisions at both operational and board levels.
Southeast Asian insurtech firm Igloo has outlined its 2026 strategy alongside the appointment of Ramjit Lahiri as Philippine country head, signaling a push to integrate insurance products into apps and financial services already widely used by Filipinos.
The Philippines has joined the US-led Pax Silica initiative, with both countries announcing plans to establish a 4,000-acre industrial hub in Luzon aimed at strengthening supply chains for critical industries such as semiconductors and electronics.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its financing arm Small Business Corporation (SBCorp), is launching a ₱2-billion loan facility aimed at helping small transport operators and drivers transition to electric vehicles.
Data center operator Equinix has rolled out a new AI-powered networking platform aimed at helping enterprises manage increasingly complex infrastructure as artificial intelligence adoption accelerates.
