Communications & Technology

Concentrix has strengthened its footprint in the Philippines with the launch of a new operations site and its iX360 immersive experience center in GBF Tower 2, Bridgetowne, Quezon City. The expansion is part of the company’s reported P2-billion investment aimed at scaling its AI-driven and digital customer experience services.

Globe Telecom is set to launch a new satellite-to-mobile service with Starlink as early as June, pending government approval. The service will first be available to Android users and will allow mobile phones to connect directly to satellites in areas with no regular cell signal.

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is proposing the creation of a government-owned and controlled corporation (GOCC) to manage the eGovPH app, aiming to make the platform financially sustainable and improve its operations.

A major theme in the country’s growing digital transformation push is set to take center stage as Philippine Blockchain Week 2026 opens with a high-level forum focused on one idea: trust as critical infrastructure for the digital age.

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said Wednesday two US-based satellite internet providers are expected to begin operations in the Philippines within the year, signaling a major push to improve internet access and lower connectivity costs nationwide.