Month: June 2026

Emerging Technologies Industry Verticals News

PBW 2026 to Gather Global Blockchain, Fintech, and Web3 Leaders in Manila

Philippine Blockchain Week 2026 will feature international speakers Nick Santonastasso, Dariush Soudi, Samuela Davidova, Chengyi Ong, Michael Terpin, and Vit Jedlička, who will present global perspectives on innovation, entrepreneurship, digital governance, and emerging technologies. The upcoming Philippine Blockchain Week 2026 will bring together global and local leaders in blockchain, fintech, and digital innovation for a […]

Industry Verticals News

PSBank Mobile Promotes Stress-Free Banking This Father’s Day With Digital Convenience

This Father’s Day, PSBank is highlighting how its mobile banking platform can help families give dads something more practical than gifts—less stress and more convenience through digital financial tools. Positioned as a lifestyle-focused fintech solution, PSBank Mobile allows users to perform everyday banking tasks such as fund transfers, bill payments, balance checks, and QR-based transactions […]

Industry Verticals News

PLDT Expands Unified 911 With Dialect-Sensitive Satellite Command Centers Across Regions

Supported by multilingual hotline operators fluent in at least ten languages, including English, Tagalog, and regional dialects, the system allows callers to speak naturally, ensures accurate understanding, and enables faster emergency dispatch. PLDT, through PLDT Enterprise and ICT arm ePLDT, is accelerating the nationwide rollout of the government’s Unified 911 platform, strengthening emergency response through […]

Industry Verticals News

Smart Strengthens Retailer Cybersecurity Through SCAMpaign Roadshow

Telecommunications provider Smart Communications is expanding its cybersecurity awareness efforts by bringing anti-scam education directly to load retailers through its CX Caravan program in Laguna and Cavite. Recognizing that retailers are frequent targets of fraud due to their involvement in SIM-related transactions, payments, and load purchases, Smart conducted on-ground training sessions focused on common scam […]

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PhilSA Uses Satellite Technology to Map Earthquake Damage and Coastal Changes in Mindanao

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) is leveraging advanced satellite technology to assess the impact of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck southern Mindanao on June 8, 2026, providing critical data to support disaster response and recovery efforts. Using Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imagery from the European Space Agency’s Sentinel-1C and Sentinel-1D satellites, PhilSA generated damage […]

AI

Infobip Report: Filipino Consumers Drive Shift Toward AI-Powered Conversational Messaging

Filipino consumers are increasingly favoring conversational digital channels, prompting businesses to adopt AI-powered customer engagement strategies, according to Infobip’s Messaging Trends Report 2026. The report, based on 628 billion mobile interactions in 2025 and a historical analysis of 3.8 trillion messages, found that total customer interactions on Infobip’s platform in the Philippines grew 19% year-over-year. […]

AI

Philippine Firms Embrace AI, But Data Challenges Threaten ROI, Study Finds

A new study commissioned by Boomi and conducted by Omdia reveals that while Philippine organizations are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence (AI), many still lack the data infrastructure and governance frameworks needed to maximize returns on their AI investments. The survey, which gathered insights from more than 1,100 senior technology and business leaders across the Asia-Pacific […]

Industry Verticals News

PNB Securities Partners with Manulife Investments to Expand Digital Wealth Management Offerings

From left: Maria Teresa Velasco, PNB First Senior Vice President, Deputy Head of Global Banking and Markets Sector, and Head of Wealth Management Group; Manuel Lisbona, President of PNB Securities, Inc.; Aira Gaspar, President and Chief Executive Officer of Manulife Investments Philippines; and Zedric Matubis, Wealth Sales Head of Manulife Investments Philippines, during the contract […]

Emerging Technologies News

Rakuten Viki Launches ‘Kumusta,’ a Korean-Filipino Reality Series Featuring Ji Chang-wook

Global streaming platform Rakuten Viki has premiered Kumusta, a new Korean-Filipino reality series that uses food, culture, and hospitality to connect audiences in South Korea and the Philippines. The series stars South Korean actor Ji Chang-wook, known for popular dramas such as The K2 and Healer, in his first variety show appearance since starring in […]

Emerging Technologies Industry Verticals News

Salmon Expands Point-of-Sale Financing Through Partnership with SM Appliance Center

Philippine fintech company Salmon has partnered with SM Appliance Center to bring digital product financing directly into appliance and electronics stores nationwide, making credit more accessible at the point of purchase. The partnership enables customers shopping at participating SM Appliance Center branches to apply for a Salmon Product Loan in-store, allowing them to take home […]

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