Communications & Technology

Two Philippine startups are getting a bigger regional spotlight after Clouted and OneLot landed on Forbes Asia’s 2026 “100 to Watch” list, putting the country’s young tech ventures among Asia-Pacific’s emerging companies to watch.

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is ramping up action to stop the spread of nihilistic violent extremism (NVE) and other dangerous online content, responding to growing risks that expose children and young Filipinos to graphic violence, exploitation, and materials that can encourage harmful behavior.

The rapid expansion of the Philippine digital economy is putting intellectual property protection higher on the business agenda as brands increasingly build sales, reputations, and customer relationships online.

Globe has upgraded its network in Pavia, launching more than 10 5G sites alongside over 15 existing cell sites to deliver faster, more reliable mobile services for residents, businesses, and visitors.

Fiber broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has strengthened its efforts to create a safer online environment, particularly for children, denying nearly 12 billion requests to dangerous or inappropriate websites in 2025 and blacklisting more than 72,000 associated domains.