AGN Network Solutions, a provider of mission-critical technologies, has unveiled a new suite of AI-driven safety, energy, and cybersecurity solutions aimed at ensuring operational continuity in both emergencies and day-to-day operations.
Manila representative Rolando Valeriano on Wednesday, Aug. 13, called on the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to go after and close illegal online gambling and betting operators, citing their violations of the National Internal Revenue Code as grounds for prosecution for tax evasion.
Survey data in the report indicate that about half of Filipinos use AI tools at least weekly, with 46% expressing optimism about the technology’s impact on the country and 50% about its personal impact.
DICT secretary Henry R. Aguda said the project will add more than 1,000 kilometers of government-owned fiber network connecting cities in Mindanao, including Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Bukidnon, Zamboanga, and Davao.
NGA 911 Philippines has launched its NEXiS Message platform in the two localities, allowing emergency reports to be sent through Facebook Messenger and other messaging apps.
Under Senate Bill 782, or the proposed Physical Identity Protection Act, Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero aims to address the misuse of AI in generating and disseminating content that mimics a person’s physical attributes without authorization — a practice he warns could undermine public trust and harm individuals.
Lawyer Renato “Aboy” Paraiso has been officially appointed as “acting executive director” of the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), following his oath-taking before Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) secretary Henry Aguda on Friday, August 1.
Santiago Sillano, a senior engineer, developed several programs while working under JGC Philippines. When a dispute arose over who owned the software – Sillano claimed it was his, while JGC said it belonged to the company – Sillano activated security features that made the programs unusable.
Speaking during a post-SONA event in San Juan City, DICT secretary Henry Aguda reiterated the app's critical role in promoting efficient, transparent, and inclusive public service delivery.
