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AI-powered threats force cybersecurity rethink

Artificial intelligence is rapidly emerging as a major cybersecurity challenge for Philippine enterprises, with experts warning that organizations must overhaul traditional defenses as cybercriminals increasingly deploy AI-driven attacks.

Philippines lags in AI readiness race—Cisco study

A new global study by Cisco has revealed that only 12 percent of organizations in the Philippines are fully prepared to scale and extract value from artificial intelligence (AI), exposing a significant gap between AI ambition and operational readiness in the country.

Manulife’s global AI adoption helps powers innovation and efficiency

Manulife on Friday acknowledged  that over 75 percent of its global workforce is now actively engaged with generative AI (GenAI) tools, including ChatMFC, its proprietary AI assistant introduced in 2024.

Government uses AI, remote sensing to map country’s resources

The country’s resource officials have teamed up with the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) to produce an inventory of resources that will serve as basis for a policy framework down the line.

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GoTyme ties up with PSA for National ID system link

GoTyme Bank has partnered with the Philippine Statistics Authority to become one of the first local banks to connect directly to the National ID Authentication Services. This integration lets customers open accounts in as fast as five minutes without scanning or uploading physical papers. Instead, they may use their PhilSys ID QR code, card number, or basic name and birth details for real-time, official checks. The move removes common hurdles that keep many Filipinos from accessing banking services, supporting the bank’s goal of easier, more inclusive finance for all.

YGC unit taps Lopez Group for Batangas-Laguna exploration project

Maibarara Geothermal Inc. (MGI) has signed a deal with Lopez Group affiliate ThermaPrime Drilling Corp. to carry out exploratory drilling across Batangas and Laguna from 2026 to 2027. Led by the Yuchengco group, MGI said the work will check untapped areas for possible new geothermal power facilities. The project will involve up to four wells drilled to depths of up to 3,000 meters, with operations set to begin in October this year and finish by May 2027. MGI currently runs a 32-megawatt geothermal plant in Batangas.

Aboitiz Power profit leaps 41% on higher energy prices, new clean energy assets

Aboitiz Power Corporation reported a 41 percent increase in core net income for the first six months of 2026, reaching P18 billion compared to P12.8 billion recorded in the same period last year. The company shared these figures in a disclosure filed with the Philippine Stock Exchange on Wednesday.

Meralco first half net income rises 3.8% to P26.5 billion even as energy sales edge lower

The Manila Electric Company, or Meralco, reported a 3.8 percent increase in its consolidated core net income for the first six months of 2026, reaching P26.5 billion from the P25.5 billion recorded in the same period last year. The company shared these figures at a briefing held on Wednesday, noting the growth came even as overall energy sales saw a slight decline.

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