The updated AI roadmap incorporates recent technological advancements, including Generative AI. The launch also marks the establishment of the first AI hub in the Philippines.
Among the confiscated brands were 2,428 units of RELX worth P534,190, and 158 units of Waka by RELX worth P35,440. In March 2024, the DTI suspended the sale and distribution of the vape brand Flava due to repeated violations of RA 11900.
The IRR outlines the essential procedures and guidelines for effective interagency collaboration, while also clearly defining the obligations and liabilities for digital platforms, e-marketplaces, e-retailers, online merchants, and online consumers.
Philippine merchandise exports surged by 15.7% in February 2024, recording $ 5.9 billion compared to $ 5.1 billion over a year earlier, based on preliminary data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
The PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Global Acceleration Center in the Philippines will focus on high-value BPO in consulting spaces, including artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and cybersecurity.
The program will culminate in a demo day in April, providing an opportunity for the startups to showcase their progress and attract potential partners and investors.
The Philippine delegation also met representatives from Czech tech giant ERA to explore the company's interest in expanding its presence in the Philippines.
By June 2024, the product registration and other related provisions of RA 11900 or the Vape Law will take effect. All importation and manufacturing of vaporized nicotine and non-nicotine products and novel tobacco products shall be required to undergo the DTI mandatory certification process prior to market distribution.
The e-Mobility ASAP Project, which will last until June 2027, will focus on deploying e-mobility infrastructure, mostly targeting locations with large transport flows.
