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...
Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. (RRHI), part of the Gokongwei Group, is set to end its tenure as a publicly listed company at the end of August, after the Philippine Stock Exchange approved its petition for voluntary delisting.
The Aboitiz Group is broadening its circular economy strategy across its businesses, seeking to turn waste, water, energy, and other resources into inputs for other industries as rapid urbanization and industrial growth put mounting pressure on infrastructure and natural resources.
GAC Motor Philippines is widening its hybrid lineup with the launch of the GS4 MAX HEV, offering Filipino families a more accessible entry into electrified mobility as competition in the country’s hybrid vehicle market intensifies.
Dominion Holdings Inc., a company controlled by the Sy family, has secured board approval for a merger with Indophil Resources Phils. Inc. and Sonar Holdings Inc., the latter holding voting rights in Sagittarius Mines Inc. — the entity behind the Tampakan Copper-Gold Project in South Cotabato. Widely recognized as Southeast Asia’s largest undeveloped copper and gold deposit, Tampakan carries an estimated gross value reaching $200 billion.