Third telco Dito Telecommunity has unveiled Dito BizBayan, a new business initiative designed to accelerate the digital transformation of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the Philippines.
Facing mounting public backlash and appeals from online entrepreneurs, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has decided to defer the mandatory registration for the E-Commerce Philippine Trustmark and extend its voluntary phase until December 31, 2025.
The rift began when DOLE Region VII director Roy Buenafe publicly named several BPO companies supposedly issued work stoppage orders following last week’s Cebu earthquake — before completing formal investigations.
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 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.
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.
According to Sen. Bam Aquino, the Internet Transactions Act defines the Trustmark as a voluntary program that sellers may choose to obtain to boost consumer confidence, not a mandatory one.
The Semiconductor and Electronics Industry Advisory Council (SEIAC) has unveiled a five-year workforce development plan that places skills training at the center of efforts to sustain the Philippines’ role in the global semiconductor and electronics sector.
Sovereign AI refers to AI systems and platforms that are developed, hosted, and managed within a country’s borders, ensuring that critical data and workloads remain under local jurisdiction.
