Under Senate Bill No. 1955, or the proposed “Children’s Safety in Social Media Act,” operators of age-restricted social media platforms would be required to prevent underage users from creating and maintaining accounts.
Edge AI deployments are rising due to promises of real-time responses, reduced network dependence, and — as physical AI that can interact with the real world is piloted — more opportunities for automation.
In a joint statement issued on May 7, the National Association of Data Protection Officers of the Philippines (NADPOP) and Philippine Computer Emergency Response Team (PH-CERT) urged the agency’s officials to “resolve internal differences constructively” and focus on sustaining digital initiatives and public services relied upon by millions of Filipinos.
The University of the Philippines (UP) reported a total of 113 innovation ventures and initiatives as of 2025, alongside 1,428 intellectual property (IP) registrations, according to data from its Technology Transfer and Business Development Office (TTBDO).
A multisectoral group has filed a complaint before the Office of the Ombudsman accusing current and former officials of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Transportation Office (LTO), along with a private contractor, of graft and administrative violations over the continued collection of “computer fees.”
House Resolution No. 980, introduced by Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Terry L. Ridon, directs the House Committee on Public Information to investigate, in aid of legislation, what it described as organized disinformation operations exploiting public concern over rising power costs, including the activities of PGMN.
A former official of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has claimed that internal disputes and budget constraints contributed to operational challenges faced by the government’s eGovPH platform, including recent service disruptions.
The Philippines is pushing for stronger regional cooperation on artificial intelligence (AI) as part of its role as Asean chair, with top officials highlighting both the opportunities and gaps in the region’s digital transformation efforts.
DLSU assistant professor Timothy Scott C. Chu’s research focuses on deploying AI models on UAV platforms to detect and quantify cracks in infrastructure exposed to earthquakes, typhoons, and environmental degradation.
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has rolled out a new nanoscale analysis facility aimed at supporting the country’s semiconductor and electronics industries, as well as research institutions.
