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).
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).
