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DICT to put 2026 budget on blockchain, harness AI to fight corruption

Speaking at the 8th CXO Technology Summit in Shangrila Boracay, DICT secretary Aguda said his agency has secured a grant from blockchain firm Polygon to pilot a system that will place the 2026 national budget on the blockchain.

Invest in AI now or be left behind, says VST ECS chief

Companies that fail to invest in artificial intelligence (AI) today risk being left behind in the next five years, warned VST ECS president and CEO Jimmy Go at the start of the annual CXO Tech Summit at the Shangrila Boracay.

DOST opens robotics and computing center in Nueva Vizcaya

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has inaugurated the Adaptive Robotics Technology and Intelligent Computing (ARTIC) Center at St. Mary’s University in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, marking a major milestone in advancing robotics research and Industry 4.0 initiatives in the Cagayan Valley region.

UP’s sari-sari store-inspired AI simulation earns global recognition

A sari-sari store-inspired artificial intelligence (AI) environment simulation developed by researchers from the University of the Philippines (UP) has earned international recognition at the 2025 International Conference on Computer Vision (ICCV), one of the world’s premier gatherings on computer vision and AI research.

DICT warns public on 2G and 3G security risks, urges telcos to speed up shutdown

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is stepping up its campaign to phase out outdated mobile technologies, warning the public of serious security threats linked to 2G and 3G networks.

PSA unveils CBMS portal, Tuklas e-learning platform

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has launched the Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) Portal and the PSA Tuklas e-Learning Platform to expand access to local data and promote statistical literacy.

DigiPlus halts launch of Brazil operations after soft rollout

DigiPlus Interactive Corp., operator of online gambling platforms BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, has temporarily halted its Brazil operations just weeks after launching, saying it will refine its offerings based on insights from an initial soft rollout.

DTI moves to ban vape open pods and uncertified e-liquids

The DTI’s action follows reports of vape products allegedly containing synthetic cannabinoids — chemicals that mimic cannabis — recently found in “Tuklaw” cigarettes identified by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).

UP engineers, DOST launch first Pinoy-made electric ferry

The M/B Dalaray can carry up to 40 passengers and three crew members, with a total capacity of five tons. It can travel 45 kilometers at eight knots, run continuously for three hours, and recharge in just two to three hours, making it ideal for daily trips along the Pasig River.

Gatchalian pushes digitalization in civil registry, postal services

After a Tarlac court voided Alice Guo’s birth certificate, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian urged full digitalization of the civil registry system to stop abuses in late registrations. He also challenged PhilPost to modernize as the government shifts to a paperless future, stressing that both reforms are key to transparency and efficiency in public service.

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