Communications & Technology

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) aims to draw $30 billion in investments over seven years through its Philippines AI+ Infrastructure Masterplan (PAIIM 2033). Secretary Henry Rhoel Aguda said approval from the Economic Development Committee is targeted by July, with final institutionalization via an Executive Order afterward.

Following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Sarangani Bay, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is closely tracking telecom services across affected regions. Globe reported full operations, while Smart remains largely functional with only weak signal issues noted in parts of General Santos City, even after successfully sending emergency alerts.

Fintech lender Tala Philippines is doubling down on real-time data and artificial intelligence as it seeks to expand access to financing for the country's vast but underserved micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) sector.

Maya, the country’s top digital financial platform, has partnered with the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) to modernize how government services are delivered to Filipinos living abroad through fast, secure digital payments.

GCash will roll out its new in-app one-time password feature on June 22, 2026, replacing SMS-based authentication to better protect users from phishing and financial fraud.