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...
The European Union and the Philippines are setting up a joint artificial intelligence (AI) industry laboratory to help businesses adopt emerging technologies, improve productivity and attract investment, with micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) among the intended beneficiaries.
Filipinos are adopting faster, digital-first methods to move money across borders, relying heavily on mobile wallets and bank transfers to support daily household needs while demonstrating an appetite for emerging digital currencies like stablecoins.
The Philippines’ business and investment outlook is deteriorating as rising public debt, slowing economic growth and weakening foreign investment inflows intensify fiscal and economic pressures, according to a new assessment by WR Advisory Group.
Mindanao is emerging as the Philippines’ most credit-receptive region, with 54 percent of consumers planning to borrow or use credit for purchases in the coming months, even as more respondents identify as lower-income, according to TransUnion’s 2026 Credit Perception Index.