The number of information and communication establishments in the Philippines rose 8.8% to 2,454 in 2024 from 2,256 in 2022, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
Global smartphone shipments fell 6.7% year on year in the second quarter of 2026 as soaring memory costs hit manufacturers of low-priced devices harder than premium brands, according to preliminary data from research firm IDC.
Acer remained the top laptop brand in the Philippines during the first five months of 2026, capturing 37% of the consumer segment and 34.5% of the gaming segment, according to Nielsen-GfK data cited by the company.
Worldwide PC shipments declined 4.9% year on year in the second quarter of 2026 to 68.2 million units, marking the market’s first contraction after nine straight quarters of growth, according to research firm IDC.
The Philippines ranked among the world’s fastest-growing economies for intangible investments, with spending on assets such as research and development (R&D), software, brands, and intellectual property reaching $49.1 billion in 2022, according to a new report from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
Online tax filing is helping more Filipinos formalize their income, but many of those using digital tax tools are still dealing with financial pressure, according to Taxumo’s 2026 State of Online Taxation report.
Philippine companies are moving quickly to adopt artificial intelligence and strengthen their data capabilities, but many remain unprepared to deal with the resulting talent, compensation, and employee benefits challenges, according to a new human capital study by Aon.
Filipinos are among the most confident in Asia-Pacific when it comes to their online safety, but a new study by insurtech firm bolttech suggests that confidence is not matched by behavior, leaving many exposed to scams and cybercrime.
QR Ph accounted for 55% of payment volume processed on PayMongo’s platform in the first half of 2026, overtaking cards and e-wallets among merchants using the fintech firm’s payment system, according to the company’s internal transaction data.
The volume of suspicious transactions in the global online gambling industry increased 4.5 times between the first quarter of 2025 and the first quarter of 2026, even as fraud rates declined across the Asia-Pacific region, according to a new report from identity verification firm Sumsub.
