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,…
The Philippines and Thailand are taking major steps toward establishing a bilateral Technology Corridor designed to boost cooperation in digital innovation, startup growth, and inclusive economic development across the region. The initiative advanced this week following a series of high-level…
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) announced that it is aiming to establish an AI-powered Philippines by 2028, unveiling its overarching framework called the National AI Strategy for the Philippines (NAIS PH). At the first National AI Stakeholders’ Conference…
A global leader in data management, Synology underscored the critical role of robust data protection strategies amid the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) during its participation as a Gold Sponsor at the AIBP Summit Philippines 2025 on September 23…
An internet watchdog pressed BDO Unibank Inc. to explain a viral fraud case, but the bank fired back, rejecting claims of a breach and blaming lapses on the customer side. Scam Watch Pilipinas co-founder Art Samaniego Jr. issued a statement…
