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.
Global technology group Beyond has opened a delivery center in Manila as it expands its engineering operations for artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and cloud services.
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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.
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.
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.
Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian is renewing calls for tighter controls on children’s use of digital platforms, reviving a proposed smartphone ban in schools and seeking a Senate inquiry into the role of online games and social media in campus violence.
Global technology and consulting firm Accenture said the Philippines must strengthen digital skills, expand infrastructure, and establish responsible AI governance if it hopes to capitalize on artificial intelligence's economic potential.
Bohol representative Kristine Alexie Tutor said the recent incidents highlight the need for stronger government capabilities to detect and respond to online threats targeting schools and young people before they escalate into acts of violence.
In a post on X after returning from the Philippines, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said the country has climbed to fourth place globally in TRM Labs' Country Crypto Adoption Index, reflecting the increasing use of digital assets among Filipinos.
Local cloud communications provider Telavi is promoting its unified communications platform as businesses increasingly shift away from traditional phone systems in favor of cloud-based services.
