Communications & Technology

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is deepening its partnership with the Alliance of Tech Innovators for the Nation (ATIN) to boost tax compliance among online sellers, combining taxpayer education with tougher enforcement as the country's digital economy continues to expand.

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.