Seven Philippine startups are showcasing homegrown technologies at GITEX AI ASIA 2026, which officially opened on Thursday, April 9, at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Marina Bay Sands, reinforcing the country’s growing footprint in the regional innovation ecosystem.…
Toyota Motor Philippines is stepping up its push into electrified mobility, opening a five-day public showcase at Alabang Town Center where shoppers can examine its latest hybrid and battery-electric models as the event continues through March 29. Staged at the…
In a digital dating world engineered for speed, swipes, and split-second judgments, a Philippine start-up is making a contrarian pitch: slow down. FilipinaMeet, launched on February 14, promotes purposeful connections over impulse-driven interactions. Founded by Filipina lawyer Samantha Acuña Cefali…
This year, GCash is celebrating the proactive fight against scams. Adjusting to anything new can be challenging. Building safer digital habits, in particular, takes some time, and that’s okay. GCash, the Philippines’ leading finance super app, promotes the idea with…
A future where commuters no longer tap cards at train gates is edging closer to reality—and for Filipinos in Hong Kong, that shift could quietly reshape daily life. As the driving force behind the Octopus card steps into retirement, his…
The Philippines is already using artificial intelligence (AI), often before it has decided what rules should govern it. That gap between adoption and preparedness is where the real story lies. On paper, the country has been moving briskly. The Department…
Sony PlayStation marked its 30th anniversary not with new hardware or games, but with an unexpected foray into mechanical watchmaking that leaned heavily on nostalgia. The project took shape through a collaboration with Hong Kong–based creative studio and watchmaker Anicorn,…
The Philippines is emerging as a surprising hub for everyday cryptocurrency use, ranking among the top 10 countries where digital assets have moved beyond speculation into regular financial activity. A new global index suggests that residents in the country are…
As 2025 comes to a close, Google’s latest Year in Search offers a sharp look at the questions, obsessions, and cultural shifts that shaped how Filipinos navigated an unpredictable year. Rather than tallying the most common searches, Google tracks the…
Gold remains a timeless symbol of value, and 2025 has underscored its importance, with prices surging 26% in U.S. dollars in just the first half of the year. But as geopolitical uncertainty shakes traditional markets and digital assets gain ground,…
