CEBU CITY, Philippines — November 12, 2025 — The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics is placing unprecedented strain on global energy systems, experts warned at the Innovate Cebu Forum 2025. As breakthroughs in neural computing bring machines closer to “living intelligence,” the world faces growing pressure to modernize its fragile power infrastructure.…
Apple Fans Line Up for iPhone 17 Throughout the Philippines Power Mac Center has once more turned the yearly iPhone launch into a nationwide event, showcasing the iPhone 17 Series and iPhone Air in 43 stores. The midnight launch occurred concurrently at Greenbelt 3, SM Mall of Asia, and various branches of The Loop across…
PAGCOR Advocates for Responsible AI Implementation in the Workplace PAGCOR recently conducted an agency-wide online session centered on the responsible use of Microsoft Copilot AI chat technologies. The session focused on informing employees about effective AI adoption strategies, making sure that innovation is in harmony with ethical standards in the workplace. The event took place…
KSU Introduces Groundbreaking Initiative for Food Entrepreneurs Kalinga State University has recently introduced an exciting Technology Business Incubator program aimed at empowering local entrepreneurs by fostering innovation. This initiative aims to convert traditional Kalinga delicacies into commercially viable products that can attract a wider market audience. The funding for the program comes from collaborations with…
A Pioneering Initiative for AI Education In a forward-thinking move for the Philippines, Albay province is set to launch the country’s first local Artificial Intelligence (AI) readiness institute. This initiative, a partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), is a strategic step toward national digital transformation. Expected to be operational before October,…
Bitcoin and Crypto Payments Arrive on Grab in the Philippines In a landmark development for digital finance in South-east Asia, Grab, the region’s leading super app for ride-hailing and various services, has officially launched cryptocurrency payments for its GrabPay digital wallet in the Philippines. This significant expansion enables users to seamlessly top up their GrabPay…
While artificial intelligence (AI) tools may seem intimidating and complex, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the Philippines are being advised to take gradual but steady steps towards exploring their potential. According to Dennis Anthony Uy, CEO of Converge ICT Solutions Inc. and Chairman of the 51st Philippine Business Conference and Expo (PBC&E), AI…
MANILA— Broadway star Lea Salonga has issued a stark warning to the public after an AI-generated video circulated online falsely claiming she was confined to a wheelchair due to arthritis. The manipulated video, which duped even her own family, highlights the growing threat of deepfake technology being used to spread misinformation. Salonga took to Facebook…
In a bid to combat the growing wave of online financial fraud, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the Davao Region has revealed it is monitoring four entities suspected of involvement in cryptocurrency scams. The announcement comes as regulators across the country intensify efforts to protect the public from deceptive online investment schemes. During…
ILOILO CITY— Western Visayas is setting its sights on becoming a global leader in healthcare technology services, as regional and national stakeholders gathered this week for a two-day Healthcare Information Management System (HIMS) conference to chart the future of the sector in the region. Led by the Department of Trade and Industry Region 6 (DTI-6),…
