US pushed Pax Silica as Foxconn looms large
The US is moving to fast-track the proposed Pax Silica initiative, a flagship technology project that the Philippine government believes could unlock hundreds of thousands of jobs and attract multi-billion-dollar investments from global technology giants, including Taiwan's Foxconn.
Before outsourcing your brain to AI, read this first
Artificial intelligence is having quite the glow-up. It can write your emails, summarize your meetings, plan your vacation, and even explain quantum physics without breaking a sweat.
Agricultural imports rise, narrow trade deficit
The Philippines' agricultural trade deficit narrowed in May as double-digit export growth was magnified by slower import growth.
Lance Gokongwei joins PhilWeb board
PhilWeb has landed a heavyweight addition to its boardroom, welcoming businessman Lance Y. Gokongwei as director following his recent P2.03-billion strategic investment in the listed technology company.
AI-powered 911 upgrade boosts Philippines’ smart tourism push
The Philippines is strengthening its emergency response system with artificial intelligence-powered upgrades to Unified 911, a move aimed at easing one of the biggest concerns among foreign tourists and expatriates—getting help quickly during emergencies despite language barriers.
