PLDT, Smart use AI and mobile tech to support persons with disabilities in Manila
Telecommunications company PLDT and its wireless arm Smart are using artificial intelligence and everyday mobile technology to help persons with disabilities (PWDs) gain better access to education, jobs, and livelihood opportunities in Manila and nearby cities.
Cebu gateway eyes Chinese visitors with visa-free entry
Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) is positioning itself at the forefront of a potential rebound in Chinese tourism as the Philippine government rolls out visa-free entry for Chinese nationals at select gateways, including Cebu.
CLI, Xavier University build road linking uptown CDO’s future
Cebu Landmasters, Inc. (CLI) and Xavier University (XU) are betting big on infrastructure to unlock the next phase of growth in Cagayan de Oro City, breaking ground on the Php120-million Manresa Access Road that will directly connect Uptown and Downtown CDO.
Phishing flood redraws Philippines’ digital battlefield
Phishing has overtaken calls and texts as the Philippines’ fastest-growing digital threat, with risky URLs surging through 2025 and sharpening the focus on consumer protection.
Esports, youth culture and digital payments power PH gaming boom
The Philippines is strengthening its position as a major esports hub in the Asia-Pacific region, driven by a young, mobile-first population and growing support from global and local partners. An estimated 43 million Filipinos now take part in esports or mobile gaming, with the local esports market projected to reach US$28.6 million in 2025.
