Communications & Technology
Digital permits drive stronger city tax collections, PIDS finds
Cities that have fully digitized business permitting are collecting significantly more local business taxes than those still relying on paper-based processes, adding fresh evidence that digital government can directly strengthen local economies.
Globe partners with e& to boost secure international voice services
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.
Philippines champions digital inclusion for ASEAN’s smallest 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.
Marcos reopens Metro Manila for new PEZA IT hubs
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.
DICT launches AI toolkit for Bicol MSMEs under Magkasangga Program
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.
