Cross-border remittance company Western Union has partnered with Philippine financial services provider JuanPay to offer international money transfers through about 1,400 outlets nationwide.
Iligan City mayor Frederick Siao is considering a ban on smartphones in schools, with basic mobile phones or “dumbphones” proposed as an alternative for students who need to remain reachable.
The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that evidence of credit card fraud cannot be seized under a search warrant limited to illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia.
Software titan Microsoft has appointed Caroline Foo as its country general manager for the Philippines, tasking the veteran technology executive with advancing the company’s cloud and artificial intelligence business in the country.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is preparing to implement electronic invoicing requirements for covered taxpayers by the end of 2026 as part of its push to digitize tax administration.
The Supreme Court (SC) has recognized email and messaging platforms such as Viber and Facebook Messenger as valid ways of serving notices of dishonor in cases involving bouncing checks, while laying down safeguards for proving electronic service in court.
The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has integrated artificial intelligence into its operations as part of a technology upgrade aimed at strengthening its ability to analyze financial data and combat money laundering.
Sen. Bam Aquino has questioned why the proposed Cadena Act, which would put government budget information on blockchain, was left out of the shortened list of priority measures under governance and anti-corruption reforms.
