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Taxing pixels: Taking a byte out of the digital pie
Despite the promise of convenience and growing popularity of electronic commerce (e-commerce), the widespread use of digital trade platforms has proven to be a challenging endeavor for the government especially in shaping regulatory policies......»»
AsPac govts spending heavily on digital security
As state agencies fall victim to cyber attacks, the public sector in Asia Pacific, including in the Philippines, is investing at least $7 billion this year for the upgrade of digital defenses......»»
Government to adopt digital tools, AI in agriculture
The Marcos administration plans to adopt digital technologies, including artificial intelligence to modernize the country’s agriculture sector, according to the Philippine Development Report......»»
Filipino workforce lacks soft skills to adapt to digital age: gov t study
MANILA, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Filipino workers lack soft skills, making it hard for them to adapt to the digital age, such as artificial intelligence and fast-emerging technologies, according to a government study released on Tuesday. Toward Measuring Soft Skills for Youth Development: A Scoping Study, a study conducted by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies, reveals that the Filipinos' weakness in sof.....»»
Students actively campaign against online sexual abuse and exploitation of children
With the Philippines ranking as the number one hotspot of online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC) and child sexual abuse and exploitation materials (CSAEM), students in Davao are speaking up and actively campaigning for digital protection and internet safety. “My only hope for digital technology in the future is for it to be […].....»»
Expanding scope of national security: From maritime to digital domains
As it continues to rise as a middle power in the Indo-Pacific region, the Philippines is faced with asymmetric challenges in the maritime and digital domains......»»
CARD MRI clinches Digital Financial Inclusion Award
CARD Mutually Reinforcing Institutions (CARD MRI) was selected as one of the five microfinance institution (MFI) winners at the 2nd Digital Financial Inclusion Awards......»»
New Vatican document on human rights condemns gender theory, digital violence
The Vatican has released a new document updating the Church’s teachings on human rights touching on contemporary issues such as abortion, gender theory, sex change and digital violence......»»
Landbank eyes digital expansion
State-run Land Bank of the Philippines is targeting to reduce over-the-counter transactions as it moves to expand its digital services for customers......»»
DigiPlus earnings surge last year
Digital entertainment group DigiPlus Interactive Corp. reported a sharp 596-percent increase in profit to P4.1 billion in 2023 on the back of sustained growth of its digital retail segment following the introduction of new platforms......»»
Digital banks seen profitable in 5-7 years
Digital banks in the Philippines need five to seven years to become profitable, as only two out of six online lenders are doing well so far, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»
PilotTV bares 2 new Appointments
PilotTV Holdings, a leading Taiwan digital signage operator and digital out-of-home media also operating in Japan and the Philippines, has appointed Lou Marie Bognot as its new chief executive officer for the Philippines......»»
Digital backwater
As in everything else we have failed to do to make us competitive, we are today still a digital backwater. According to the Oxford dictionary, a backwater is a place or condition in which no development or progress is taking place, for example, “the country remained an economic backwater.”.....»»
Maya lauded globally as Philippines’ Best Digital Bank
2023 marked a milestone for Maya, reaching an impressive three million depositors. Dominating the industry, Maya commands 57% of the total digital bank depositors, as reported in September 2023 by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). .....»»
Toral: Creating diverse income in the digital age
Toral: Creating diverse income in the digital age.....»»
SEC enhancing digital initiatives in bid to boost regulatory compliance
The Securities and Exchange Commission is further streamlining requirements and processes for regulatory compliance as it strives to chart the Philippine corporate sector’s path toward a digital-first world......»»
PDIC now accepts digital payments through Land Bank of the Philippines’ Link.BizPortal facility
PDIC now accepts digital payments through Land Bank of the Philippines’ Link.BizPortal facility.....»»
Digital banks post significant deposit, loan growth in 2023
The digital banking sector has recorded a significant growth in total deposits and loans in 2023 compared to a year ago, as consumers looked for more accessible and user-friendly financial services......»»
‘Government broadband program key to digital push’
An international think tank has lauded the administration’s Broadband ng Masa Program, saying it is a critical component of efforts toward digital transformation and inclusivity, but warned there needs to be a greater push for improvement......»»
Digital technology to aid in protecting biodiversity – DENR
In commemoration of World Wildlife Day last March 3, Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Loyzaga is pushing for the use of digital technology to aid in biodiversity protection......»»