Communications & Technology

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is looking to have Congress pass a comprehensive digital safety law by the third quarter of 2026. The proposed measure includes a recommended minimum age of 16 for using social media platforms.

PLDT Home, power distributor Meralco, and solar solutions provider MSpectrum have formed a strategic alliance to help Filipino families build smarter, better‑connected, and more sustainable homes — while helping manage rising electricity expenses.

The Philippine Blockchain Week (PBW) 2026 returns to the capital from June 19 to 21, bringing together over 15,000 participants to explore how distributed ledger technology is reshaping finance, business, regulation, and creative industries across the country and beyond.

Mynt, the operator of financial super app GCash, has taken a major step toward what could become one of the Philippine market’s largest technology listings after securing board and shareholder approvals for a proposed initial public offering.

The unified 911 emergency hotline now serves more areas with operators who speak local languages, removing language barriers that slow help down.