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PH gov’t to adopt global power bank safety standard by Aug.

In an effort to curb rising global battery-related incidents in portable power banks, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it is adopting a global safety standard for portable power banks that will serve as the Philippine National Standard (PNS) by August 2025.

Gov’t incentive strategy for e-vehicles to create 680,000 jobs

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) expects around 680,000 jobs under its recently approved Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS), which is now awaiting endorsement to the Fiscal Incentives Review Board (FIRB) for approval of its proposed incentives.

Telcos say ‘Konektadong Pinoy’ unfair in removing franchise requirement for Internet providers

The Philippine Communications and Telecommunications Operators (PCTO) stated that while it supports the current administration’s push for a faster and more affordable Internet access, the proposed law in “its current form risks creating more problems than it solves.”

DTI rolls out AI chatbot for online registration system

The digital assistant leverages AI technology to provide real-time responses, eliminating the need for queuing, in-person visits, and time-consuming email correspondence.

SEC issues circulars regulating crypto trading, platforms in PH

The regulations aim to oversee the marketing, issuance, and trading of crypto-assets, and the registration and operation of entities offering crypto-related services.

US tech firm Asurion adding 500 new jobs in new Cebu site

The planned facility will support the company’s growing US market, which currently provides smart device insurance, technical support, and repair services to over 100 million customers across one in three US households.

BSP issues implementing rules on anti-scamming law

The Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act (AFASA), a landmark law that aims to curb financial scams, defines and penalizes social engineering schemes, money muling activities, and related offenses.

Despite AI threat, IT-BPM sector records rise in revenue and labor force in 2024

The Information Technology and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) said in a media briefing on Wednesday, June 9, that the country's IT and Business Process Management (IT-BPM) sector expanded despite various headwinds such as AI.

UnionDigital revamps mobile app, will launch Visa debit card

UnionDigital Bank has unveiled a series of enhancements to its mobile application and new programs aimed at promoting financial inclusion and literacy among Filipinos. 

Lazada, Shopee, Tiktok report high removal rates of counterfeit items

Online shopping platforms have reported marked improvements in removing counterfeit and infringing product listings, according to the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL).

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