Communications & Technology
Skyro taps credit network to improve borrower risk assessments
Fintech lender Skyro is strengthening its credit evaluation capabilities through access to a wider pool of borrower information, as it expands beyond purchase financing into broader consumer financial services.
Maya backs DOJ anti-scam campus drive, calls for united action
Maya has thrown its support behind the DOJ–Office of Cybercrime’s CyberReady Campus Tour at UP Diliman, urging stronger cooperation between government, industry, and the public to fight digital scams.
Consumers drive Philippine AI use as businesses lag
Consumers account for 80–85 percent of artificial intelligence usage in the Philippines, far outpacing corporate deployment and underscoring the untapped potential for businesses to adopt the technology, according to the e-Conomy SEA 2026 report by Google, Temasek and Bain & Company.
Gov’t to link business registration, employer enrollment through eGov
The government plans to let businesses register with key employee-benefit agencies through a single digital platform, potentially eliminating separate filings with the Social Security System (SSS), Philippine Health Insurance Corp. and Pag-IBIG Fund.
AI helps ad agency uncover what moves consumers
AdSpark is using artificial intelligence to help brands better understand Filipino consumers, turning data and local insights into smarter marketing strategies. Working with Predikta by Netopia AI, the platform simulates audience responses so brands can refine campaigns before launch. The system was validated by checking 200 past campaigns, confirming it reliably predicts real-world results.
