Communications & Technology
Philippines becomes ASEAN model for next-generation 911
The Philippines is emerging as a regional template for modern emergency response, with Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam looking at the country’s next-generation 911 system as they explore upgrades to their own aging emergency communications infrastructure.
LG bares 2026 AI TV lineup at IFA: Smarter, personalized entertainment
LG Electronics will showcase its 2026 AI TV lineup at IFA Berlin, September 4–8, putting artificial intelligence front and center for a more intuitive, user-first experience.
SM Investments, DOST-PHIVOLCS team up to boost disaster resilience via GeoRiskPH tools
SM Investments Corporation, parent firm of the SM Group, has forged a partnership with the Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS) to integrate official hazard and risk data into the planning and management of its properties and operations nationwide.
GCash, Taptap Send team up for easier, fee-free remittances for OFWs
GCash has partnered with Taptap Send to streamline remittance services for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Bahrain, with plans to roll out across key markets including the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Scam Watch urges ASEAN front to hold Big Tech accountable
Scam Watch Pilipinas is urging the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to use the Philippines’ 2026 ASEAN Chairship to build a united regional framework for holding major technology companies accountable for harmful content, scams, and other online threats.
