Long-term, comprehensive cybersecurity strategies took center stage at Filipinnovation, a summit hosted by Concentrix, as industry leaders warned of increasingly complex digital threats facing the Philippines.
The Philippines’ rise as a digital economy standout is entering a new phase as artificial intelligence accelerates both innovation and cyber risk, pushing businesses to rethink how they protect data and develop talent.
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...
Subic EnerZone Corp., the AboitizPower-led electricity distributor at the Subic Bay Freeport Zone, is preparing network upgrades to accommodate rising power demand as the economic hub expands, following a 25-year extension of its partnership with the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA).
The Department of Agriculture encourages overseas Filipino workers (OFW) to look into agribusiness as a practical alternative source of income and sustainable livelihood for when they come back home to the Philippines.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has vowed to use the government’s available foreign exchange reserves and policy tools to defend the peso against further depreciation, while acknowledging that surging oil prices and supply-side constraints continue to fuel inflation.
The Palawan Group of Companies (PGC) and Radiowealth Finance Company (RFC) are expanding their partnership to simplify loan disbursements and repayments, combining branch-based services with digital payments to reach more Filipino borrowers.