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DICT, Landbank to pilot AI tools for MSME financing

Under a memorandum of understanding signed Monday, July 20, the two agencies will identify financing use cases, conduct pilot implementations, and collect operational feedback to improve the DICT’s MSME AI Tech Stack.

DICT adds 100 free Wi-Fi sites in Cagayan Valley to support QR payments

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has installed 100 additional free public Wi-Fi sites across Cagayan Valley to support cashless payments and broaden Internet access in the region.

House bill proposes age limits, parental consent for teen social media users

A House technical working group is reviewing proposals to restrict minors’ access to social media, including a bill that would prohibit children below 13 from creating accounts and require parental consent for users aged 13 to 17.

SC raises penalty for psychological violence done via Facebook

The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that psychological violence committed through Facebook may carry a penalty higher by one degree under the Cybercrime Prevention Act, provided the use of information and communications technology is alleged in the criminal charge and proven during trial.

Google: Gemini users in SE Asia more than double in a year

Gemini had more than 900 million monthly active users globally as of the second quarter of 2026, according to Google. The company also claimed that Gemini had become its most downloaded major app in Southeast Asia.

Balisacan: Science, innovation must drive PH dev’t policy

Economic growth alone will not enable the Philippines to meet its sustainable development targets, Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) secretary Arsenio Balisacan said, calling for science, technology, and innovation to be integrated into national policymaking.

UK tech firm Beyond expands to PH, plans over 300 jobs

Global technology group Beyond has opened a delivery center in Manila as it expands its engineering operations for artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and cloud services. The...

OpenAI unveils ChatGPT Work for multi-step tasks across apps, files

OpenAI said ChatGPT Work can continue operating for hours while the user is away, although actions involving external applications remain subject to user controls and approval requests.

DICT signs exploratory deal on PH-Malaysia digital ID verification

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Malaysia’s My Blockchain Infrastructure Sdn. Bhd. (MBI) and Zetrix Philippines to explore cross-border verification of government-issued digital credentials between the Philippines and Malaysia.

Zoho eyes bigger PH push as demand rises for AI-ready enterprise software

India-based software firm Zoho Corp. said it is increasing its investment in the Philippines as local businesses look for integrated software platforms that can support artificial intelligence deployment without adding complexity or security risks.

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