Communications & Technology

Connectivity has grown to match the importance of traditional utilities such as water, electricity and transportation in supporting daily life and economic progress across the Philippines, according to Globe.

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is asking for an estimated P2.7 billion budget for next year to sustain and further develop the government’s e-Government initiatives, including upgrades to cloud infrastructure, stronger cybersecurity, better system integration, and continued work on the eGov Super App.

Tokai Electronics Philippines Inc. is expanding its warehousing operations in Batangas after signing a supplemental agreement with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), reinforcing its logistics network as demand from the country's electronics and semiconductor manufacturers continues to grow.

The country's largest electronics industry group is calling for closer coordination between government and the private sector to address recurring power disruptions in the Visayas, warning that unreliable electricity could erode the Philippines' competitiveness in the global semiconductor supply chain.

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has signed a deal with Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) to develop AI-powered digital solutions for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). This partnership supports the ASEAN Priority Economic Deliverable on AI-Powered MSME Growth, as the Philippines chairs this year’s ASEAN Summit. The two agencies will build on the DICT’s mobile-first AI Tech Stack, which helps businesses prepare business plans, meet requirements, and find funding, with support in Filipino, English, and other local languages. Officials said the initiative will make AI accessible to more small firms, improve their credit standing, and boost their competitiveness across the country and the region.