The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that psychological violence committed through Facebook may carry a penalty higher by one degree under the Cybercrime Prevention Act, provided the use of information and communications technology is alleged in the criminal charge and proven during trial.
Gemini had more than 900 million monthly active users globally as of the second quarter of 2026, according to Google. The company also claimed that Gemini had become its most downloaded major app in Southeast Asia.
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.
