Converge ICT Solutions reported a nearly 4% increase in revenue to P34.2 billion in the first nine months of 2026, driven by its enterprise business, as the broadband provider prepares to expand into artificial intelligence (AI) services, additional data centers, and lower-cost Internet offerings amid slower economic growth.
Sen. Erwin Tulfo has filed a bill seeking to require employers to reskill workers before resorting to AI-related layoffs and provide higher separation pay for employees whose termination is justified.
Salesforce said usage of its Agentforce Coworker artificial intelligence tool grew 21-fold in three months, with more than 185,000 users, as the company announced additional features and a $50-per-user monthly pricing option.
Four local government units (LGUs) have developed artificial intelligence (AI) applications through a PLDT and Smart Communications program aimed at applying the technology to public services and government operations.
Microsoft and the Department of Education (DepEd) have launched programs to train and credential 2,000 public school teachers in AI literacy and help them teach students how to use AI tools safely.
LG Philippines has previewed new washing machines, dryers, refrigerators, and cooking appliances scheduled to reach local stores in 2027, although prices and specific release dates have yet to be announced.
Central banks need to consider how artificial intelligence (AI) could affect their ability to maintain price and financial stability, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) governor Eli M. Remolona Jr. said.
As artificial intelligence (AI) takes on more routine tasks in customer service and business operations, PLDT and Smart Communications are emphasizing the need to retain human judgment, empathy, and personal interaction.
Called the AI-based Non-Invasive Grading System for Durian, or AIDurian, the technology combines computer-based visual scanning, acoustic analysis, and deep learning to assess ripeness, surface defects, locule count, and fruit shape.
