Communications & Technology

Globe has teamed up with e& Carrier & Wholesale Services, the global wholesale arm of technology group e&, to deliver safer, more reliable international voice services for users worldwide, especially Overseas Filipino Workers, their families, and local businesses.

The Philippines is pushing for a more inclusive digital economy across Southeast Asia, arguing that the region's digital transformation will fall short unless it creates tangible opportunities for the millions of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that form the backbone of ASEAN economies.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has reopened Metro Manila to new Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA)-registered information technology parks and centers, easing a seven-year investment restriction while keeping the broader ban on other types of economic zones in the capital.

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has introduced a set of artificial intelligence tools tailored to help micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Bicol enhance their operations and competitiveness. Known as the MSME Digital Assistant, this collection of AI applications addresses key challenges commonly faced by small businesses, covering areas such as business planning, regulatory compliance, product pricing, document understanding, and digital marketing.

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has rolled out a new set of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Bicol grow their businesses, while also pledging broader digital support for Naga City’s connectivity, disaster preparedness, and smart governance initiatives.