Philippine News Agency

While satisfied with the growth of digital payments in the country, the BSP said it is targeting for the Philippines to become a "cash-lite” society -- and not "cashless" -- for now.

Through a partnership with Toni&Guy and L’Oreal, Grab is bringing hair salon services right at the doorsteps of its users.

NEDA chief Ernesto Pernia said the Philippines can benefit from the adoption of digital technology such as analytics, which can help organizations identify problems, come up with solutions, and even create new goods and services.

Public telecommunications entities (PTEs) or telcos must now post on their websites their policy on mobile phone or device unlocking.

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is looking into social media reports alleging that some candidates running for the midterm elections were able to access personal information of voters without their consent.

The rollout of the fiber optic cables will also form part of the DICT's Free Public Wi-Fi network to reach the unserved and underserved areas in the country.

But the company said the 5G technology will be initially available to its Home subscribers and will not yet include mobile devices.

The SC's new website now includes a court locator directory for lower courts, an e-library of decisions and resolutions, and list of lawyers.

IPOPHL attributed the increase in application to its expansion of intellectual property satellite offices, as well as the rising number of online filings.

The DICT said it expects the Mislatel consortium to commence operations after the midterm elections, as both the House of Representatives and Senate still need to reconcile provisions of their respective versions of the resolution approving its franchise.