Communications & Technology

The Philippines has quietly pulled off a big leap on the global innovation stage — and the business world should take notice. The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has rocketed to third place in the World Trademark Review’s (WTR) 2026 IP Office Innovation Ranking, jumping from 13th in the previous edition and outperforming many far larger economies.

Antivirus technology firm Kaspersky has warned that artificial intelligence will be the dominant factor shaping cybersecurity risks for the global entertainment industry by 2026, with growing commercial implications for studios, streaming platforms, ticketing companies and rights holders.

PLDT Group is expanding its AI infrastructure and talent development to support digital transformation across the Philippines.

While the global information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) industry trudges along at a modest 2 percent annual growth, the Philippines is quietly pulling ahead. 

As it celebrates its 30th anniversary, health maintenance organization Intellicare is sharpening its growth playbook for 2026 and beyond, doubling down on digitalization and broader access to care.