Bataan Freeport launches fully automated service robot

By E.H. Edejer | October 19, 2025 FREEPORT AREA OF BATAAN — A fully-autonomous robot now greets visitors to the administration building of the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB), probably a first-of-its-kind among free ports and special economic zones in the country. No, it’s not yet the C-3PO type of humanoid robot,… Read More Bataan Freeport launches fully automated service robot

Cebu journalists sharpen AI, media training skills

AS artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes newsrooms, journalists are exploring ways to adapt. In Cebu, local journalists and communications educators gathered for a full-day workshop designed to equip them with AI skills, while reinforcing the values of ethical and responsible journalism. “This workshop aims to help address pressing concerns and challenges which community journalists face daily in their work, such as digital safety,… Read More Cebu journalists sharpen AI, media training skills

Converge makes waves at the 2025 National Retail Conference & Expo

MANILA | August 15, 2025 – Converge Global Business, the corporate and large enterprise unit of leading broadband and technology provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc., bannered its technology-driven solutions at the 2025 Philippine Retailers Association National Retail Conference & Expo (NRCE) held at the SMX Convention Center attended by over 700 retail industry and business… Read More Converge makes waves at the 2025 National Retail Conference & Expo

Use of digital tools vs. fake news, deepfakes pushed

By Leslie Gatpolintan | April 6, 2025  TAGAYTAY CITY – An analyst and a national cybersecurity movement underscored the need for Filipinos to detect fake news, deepfakes and scams using free applications (apps) or software as the government and the private sector intensify the fight against fraudulent activities ahead of the May 12 midterm elections.     During… Read More Use of digital tools vs. fake news, deepfakes pushed

United States, The Asia Foundation launch P16.8-M initiative to boost cyber resilience of Philippine human rights groups

MANILA | December 13, 2024—In commemoration of Human Rights Day, the U.S. government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and The Asia Foundation launched on December 12 a Php16.8-million ($300,000) initiative that will strengthen the capacity of human rights organizations in the Philippines to thwart cybersecurity threats, including doxing, phishing, and organized digital… Read More United States, The Asia Foundation launch P16.8-M initiative to boost cyber resilience of Philippine human rights groups

Villanueva: Fast-track gov’t plans on PH job market readiness on AI

SENATOR Joel Villanueva is calling on the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and other government agencies to fast-track the readiness and adaptability of the Philippine labor market to Artificial Intelligence (AI) to prevent job loss. “We welcome new technology to make work life easy and lift productivity, but… Read More Villanueva: Fast-track gov’t plans on PH job market readiness on AI