The Metropolitan Bank and Trust company (Metrobank) has launched Ask Earnest, an AI‑powered chatbot answering everyday money questions as the bank expands its long‑term financial literacy advocacy for Filipinos.
The Cybersecurity Council of the Philippines (CSCP) is giving government agencies, businesses, schools, and local governments a 30-day wake-up call to check their digital defenses, warning that cyberattacks are escalating faster than many organizations can respond.
Microsoft’s Outlook, Teams, and other 365 services suffered a widespread outage that stretched from Thursday into Friday, disrupting access to email, collaboration tools, and cloud-based applications across several regions.
Importers and exporters have been urged to clear shipments early as the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) prepare for road restrictions that could disrupt cargo movements during the Philippines-hosted ASEAN activities.