Political content is increasingly spreading through digital spaces that Filipinos primarily use for entertainment, humor, and lifestyle updates — not traditional news outlets — according to a new study mapping the country’s online political ecosystem.
Online platforms captured 52% of total advertising spending in 2023, overtaking traditional media and signaling a permanent shift in how companies reach audiences.
Artificial intelligence (AI) may help uncover fraud and misuse of public funds, but experts warn that technology alone cannot eradicate corruption without integrity, strong institutions, and political will.
Schneider Electric Philippines executive Norman Ocaña III underscored AI’s massive energy footprint, noting that each generative AI query requires 10 times more energy than a typical Google search.
Artificial intelligence (AI) may deepen the digital divide in the Philippines unless the government urgently strengthens data systems, expands digital connectivity, and implements safeguards.
The Philippines must establish strong governance policies before fully embracing new technology to thrive in the age of artificial intelligence (AI).
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Artificial intelligence (AI), if left unchecked, could lead to real-world harm, including discrimination, misinformation, and erosion of public trust — Filipino experts warned during a high-level forum held on June 11.
An official of the Department of Labor and Employment said the Philippines has laws that protect the interests of traditional employees, but not comprehensively address the unique needs and vulnerabilities of gig workers.
More and more workers are turning to informal online work for a living, but the lack of regulations in the gig economy may leave this work force and companies vulnerable to exploitation, according to a study of the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS).
