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DICT chief pushes for increased benefits for gov’t ICT workers

DICT secretary Henry Aguda said he will prioritize the passage of the long-awaited Magna Carta for IT Professionals.

ICT stakeholders gather to call for passage of ‘Konektadong Pinoy’ bill

On March 28 at the University of the Philippines (UP) Law Center, leaders from government, business, ICT industry, civil society, and consumer groups converged to call on Congress to act on the Konektadong Pinoy (Open Access in Data Transmission) Bill when session resumes on June 2.

National Innovation Council establishes AI think tank

The group, consisting of experts and leaders from industry, academia, and government, will conduct an in-depth study on the nation's AI ecosystem, its current capabilities, and potential future trajectories.

Banks, gov’t now using National ID authentication for identity verification

The system employs advanced methods such as facial recognition, fingerprint scanning, and other unique credentials, including the National ID Card Number, to authenticate an individual’s identity.

BSP tells banks, e-wallet firms to boost systems against vote buying, selling

The BSP and the Comelec have also completed on the deposit in escrow of the source codes for the May 2025 national and local elections.

Novare revs up offerings after rebrand, acquiring Appistoki

Digital transformation firm Novare has rebranded and acquired Singapore-based Salesforce Summit Partner Appistoki, marking a key milestone in its regional expansion.

PSA allots P46.3 million for PH-wide ICT survey

The nationwide survey aims to collect essential data on the availability, distribution, and utilization of information and communications technology (ICT) across businesses and industries in the Philippines.

Data center operator formally opens facility in Pasig City

Bee Information Technology PH Inc., also known as Beeinfotech PH, has officially inaugurated its flagship Hive Data Center located at the newly developed Bridgetowne complex in Pasig City.

Bill filed in Senate providing AI training for gov’t workers

Citing the need to equip government employees with an understanding of how artificial intelligence (AI) works, including its benefits and risks, Sen. Jinggoy Estrada has introduced a bill proposing a specialized AI training program for specific government personnel.

NEDA chief cites need for labor sector to adapt to AI, automation

The technological advancements, while creating new opportunities, require careful planning to mitigate potential negative effects on employment and income inequality, according to NEDA chief Arsenio Balisacan.

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