The development marks a significant turnaround for major players, particularly PLDT and Globe, which had previously opposed the measure. At one point, PLDT even threatened to challenge the law’s constitutionality before the courts.
The hacktivist group Deathnote Hackers International has claimed responsibility for the leak of roughly 445,000 entries from Pagcor's National Database of Restricted Persons (NDRP), which contains names of government officials prohibited from playing in gambling establishments.
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has declared Jollibee as the country’s first registered “well-known mark”, marking a milestone in the implementation of new rules designed to provide stronger intellectual property (IP) protection for leading brands.
Third telco Dito Telecommunity has formally launched its latest campaign “Kaya Dito” while at the same time voicing support for the Konektadong Pinoy Act, which seeks to expand digital access and strengthen inclusion across the country.
A new report from cybersecurity Sophos has found that nearly nine in ten organizations in the Philippines are grappling with cybersecurity burnout, with experts warning that the shortage of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) is making the problem worse.
According to the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP), sales of four-wheeled EVs soared to 3,880 units in 2024, a 277.5 percent jump from just 1,028 units sold in 2023.
The “Konektadong Pinoy” Act, a landmark measure aimed at revolutionizing Internet access across the Philippines, appears to have officially lapsed into law after Pres. Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. took no action within the 30-day constitutional deadline.
Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) secretary Henry Aguda also revealed that the agency is preparing a department order extending tower operators’ licenses to 15 years, in a bid to attract more investment.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has ordered mobile payment platforms, including GCash and Maya, to cut access to in-app gaming within 48 hours, amid mounting concerns in the Senate over the social costs of online gambling.
Emerging revenue streams tied to technology — such as synchronization rights for online content and video games — surged 52.9%, while performance rights revenue, boosted by digital distribution and licensing systems, more than doubled.
