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Google Maps adds real-time road, flood updates for PH users

Google has rolled out Ask Maps in the Philippines, giving users a conversational way to find places, plan routes, and check road conditions through the Google Maps app.

AI disaster alert, EV conversion technologies win IPOPHL contest

An artificial intelligence-powered disaster alert system and an electric vehicle conversion technology won the top prizes in the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines’ 2026 Socially Relevant Technologies Contest.

New PH platform offers paid companions for trips, errands, events

Launched this year, Phriend allows users aged 18 and older to book ID-verified individuals for strictly platonic activities.

Pisay Caraga students build platform to track pupils during school emergencies

Called “Ligtas Skwela,” the platform provides teachers, emergency responders, and school administrators with information on the location and status of students during an incident.

Bistro Group debuts food delivery app with no delivery fees

The Bistro Group has launched a mobile food delivery app that allows customers to order from more than 20 of its restaurant brands without paying delivery fees.

BlockShoals joins FinTech Alliance PH as Binance names new country chief

Binance partner BlockShoals joined FinTech Alliance PH after securing SEC approval to operate as a Crypto Asset Intermediary under the StratBox framework. Binance, meanwhile, appointed Jen Bilango as its Philippine general manager.

Filipina-founded AI firm secures investment from SG-based company

Temasek-backed digital transformation company Temus has invested in Filipina-founded Thinking Machines Data Science as the two firms seek to expand enterprise AI deployment across Southeast Asia.

Bohol turns to tourism Web app after 59% drop in visitor arrivals

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and Bohol Island State University (BISU) have launched a Web-based platform designed to connect tourists with verified guides, tour operators and transport providers while giving local authorities access to visitor data.

Google adds selfie video as account recovery option

Google has introduced selfie video verification as a new account recovery method for users who lose access to their primary phone or computer.

Startup taps AI to make PH laws searchable in plain language

A locally developed platform is using artificial intelligence (AI) to help lawyers and ordinary Filipinos search Philippine laws and court decisions using everyday language, while checking citations against source documents before displaying an answer.

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