As the May 2025 midterm elections approach, the proliferation of deepfakes and cyberattacks is expected to escalate, posing a significant threat to democratic processes and national security.
Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), at a recent telco forum hosted by the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA), underscored the importance of collaboration within the telecommunications industry to combat the growing cybersecurity threats facing the Philippines. Lawyer Roy D. Ibay, Smart vice president and head of regulatory affairs, highlighted the critical need for real-time exchange of best practices and threat intelligence to protect consumers from malicious activities such as phishing attempts and scam links.
In light of recent online banking theft attempts made against some of its members and pensioners, the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) warns the...
Electronic money issuers (EMIs) are now required to comply with minimum capital and liquidity requirements amid the rising incidence of information technology-related risks and to better protect the interests of account holders, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
A powerful earthquake rattled large parts of Mindanao early Monday, prompting the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) to warn of possible damage and expected aftershocks. General Santos City recorded Intensity 7, while Palimbang and Senator Ninoy Aquino in Sultan Kudarat experienced Intensity 6 shaking. Instrumental measurements peaked at Intensity 8 in Malapatan, Sarangani. The quake was also felt across Davao Region, Cotabato, the Zamboanga Peninsula, Caraga, and parts of the Visayas. Authorities are assessing potential damage as local governments monitor affected areas and advise residents to remain vigilant amid continuing seismic activity.
The Philippines’ fast-track Green Lane program has amassed a strategic investment pipeline exceeding P6.3 trillion, underscoring strong investor appetite for large-scale energy, infrastructure, and digital economy projects—even as most ventures remain years away from full implementation.
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) posted a sharp rise in investment approvals in the first five months of 2026, driven by a wave of export-oriented and technology-intensive projects that reinforced the country’s position as a regional manufacturing and investment hub.