Artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to disrupt traditional career paths, reduce demand for routine work, and expose gaps in the Philippines’ preparedness for the technology, according to experts and researchers during a webinar hosted by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS).
The University of the Philippines (UP) is rolling out a “net zero” energy program that aims to power its campuses through rooftop solar installations, backed by a P3.8-billion budget approved by its Board of Regents over a 10-year period.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said a recent interruption affecting parts of the eGovPH app was caused by a spike in user activity that strained system capacity, even as officials acknowledged funding issues raised in a Senate hearing.
The latest data showed a 5.4% increase from ₱2.59 trillion in 2024, indicating continued — though more moderate — growth in digital-related activities across the economy.
More Filipinos are using digital financial services, but a large portion of the population remains outside the formal banking system, according to a study by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS).
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has issued new guidelines governing the scraping of publicly available personal data, warning organizations that such practices remain subject to strict data privacy rules under the country’s law.
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has issued new rules banning government officials and employees from engaging in any form of gambling, whether in physical venues or online, regardless of location or time.
According to EDCOM II, 98% of Physical Sciences teachers and 80% of Biological Sciences teachers are teaching subjects outside their college specialization.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said its recent engagement with Facebook-owner Meta Platforms over online disinformation has yet to produce the concrete commitments the Philippine government is seeking.
The Philippines has joined the US-led Pax Silica initiative, with both countries announcing plans to establish a 4,000-acre industrial hub in Luzon aimed at strengthening supply chains for critical industries such as semiconductors and electronics.
