The registration affirms the unique heritage and traditional production method of the Asin Tibuok, a handmade sea salt produced through a centuries-old process involving the burning of coconut husks, ash filtration, and the boiling of seawater in clay pots to form dense, egg-shaped salt masses.
Through Coins Webpay, businesses can integrate payment functionality directly into their websites or mobile applications, allowing customers to make instant and secure transactions using their Coins.ph wallets.
The DTI’s action follows reports of vape products allegedly containing synthetic cannabinoids — chemicals that mimic cannabis — recently found in “Tuklaw” cigarettes identified by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).
At a Senate Committee on Labor hearing on Tuesday, Oct. 7, Sen. Raffy Tulfo said some BPO firms reportedly blocked emergency exits and forced workers to resume operations immediately after the tremor, disregarding their safety.
The National Association of Data Protection Officers of the Philippines (NADPOP) and the Philippine Computer Emergency Response Team (PH-CERT) have expressed support for the National Privacy Commission’s (NPC) cease-and-desist order against Tools for Humanity (TFH) while calling for an independent privacy and cybersecurity audit to strengthen transparency and public trust.
The IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) has denounced the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Region VII for what it called an “irresponsible and premature” disclosure of several BPO companies allegedly issued work stoppage orders following the recent Cebu earthquake.
OpenAI has officially launched ChatGPT Go in the Philippines, a new subscription plan designed to make advanced artificial intelligence tools more accessible at an affordable price of ₱300 per month.
Globe Business, the enterprise arm of Globe Telecom, has partnered with Salesforce to enhance its customer experience operations through the use of automation and artificial intelligence (AI) tools.
Smart and PLDT chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan has extended the designations of Lloyd Dennis R. Manaloto and Marjorie C. Garrovillo as co-officers-in-charge (OICs) of Smart Communications, according to an internal memorandum released on Tuesday, Oct. 7.
