Investments in artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies must be accompanied by spending on skills, data systems and governance if the Philippines is to translate digital transformation into higher productivity, according to the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS).
More than 19.2 million account credentials in the Philippines were compromised in the first half of 2026 as cybercriminals expanded their use of phishing, ransomware, software exploits and artificial intelligence, according to a report from Viettel Cyber Security (VCS).
The Philippines ranked fifth among 25 major outsourcing destinations in artificial intelligence readiness, supported by high workforce AI literacy but held back by weaknesses in education and talent development, according to a new industry index.
Nine in 10 Philippine organizations surveyed by cybersecurity company Fortinet suffered at least one security breach over the past 12 months, with more than half reporting losses exceeding $1 million.
One in four Filipino workers is now considered an advanced user of artificial intelligence, exceeding the global average of 16%, according to Microsoft’s 2026 Work Trend Index, as AI tools increasingly move beyond corporate experiments into everyday work and public school classrooms.
Philippine enterprises are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to develop new products and business opportunities, although data security and implementation costs remain major obstacles, according to a survey commissioned by Alibaba Cloud.
Artificial intelligence has entered the daily routines of most Filipino employees, but companies are struggling to provide workers with training tailored to their jobs, according to a report from human resources technology company Sprout.
Filipino Gen Z workers reported slightly lower workplace happiness and higher levels of stress than older employees, according to a survey released by online employment platform Jobstreet by SEEK.
Demand for credit products is rising among Filipino consumers, but high costs and eligibility barriers are preventing many prospective borrowers from completing their applications, according to TransUnion.
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).
