Ampotech plugs smart energy into Philippine ecozones
Singapore-based energy technology firm Ampotech is making its Philippine debut with plans to deploy AI-driven energy and carbon management solutions across economic zones run by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA).
Lender brings Google Pay to Filipino cardholders
EastWest Bank cardholders are now turning to contactless payments through Google Pay, which has recently become available in the Philippines for compatible Android and Wear OS devices. EastWest is among the first local banks to support the service, allowing customers to add their Visa or Mastercard credit cards to Google Wallet and pay with a simple tap of their phone.
GOMO rolls out all-in-one internet plans for Filipinos
Digital telco brand GOMO has launched a new set of services designed to make staying connected simpler, more flexible, and more worry-free for Filipinos, especially during the holiday season. The announcements were made at the “GOMO! New Rules” event, where the brand highlighted its belief that people should be able to live, travel, and connect on their own terms.
Home price growth cools in Q3, signaling softer housing demand
Residential property prices in the Philippines rose at a much slower pace in the third quarter, pointing to easing demand and more cautious activity in the housing market, according to data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
Dado Banatao, 79, built Silicon Valley bridges
Diosdado “Dado” Banatao, the Filipino visionary whose intellect and determination left an indelible mark on Silicon Valley, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025, at the age of 79, on the campus of his alma mater, Stanford University, surrounded by family and friends.
