Lucio Co-led Philippine Bank of Communications (PBCom) named veteran financial executive John Cary L. Ong as its president and chief executive officer-designate, weeks after his departure from Security Bank Corp. Ong will formally assume the top executive roles following a minimum three-month...
The government launched a digital identification system for delivery couriers, moving to tighten oversight and curb rampant fraud in the rapidly expanding e-commerce market that has outpaced traditional regulatory frameworks. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DITC)...
The Philippines recorded the lowest demand for digital skills among six Asia-Pacific economies studied by the Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB), although employers’ requirements for digital competencies have been rising steadily as technology spreads across a broader range of occupations....
Smart Communications Inc., the wireless arm of telecommunications giant PLDT Inc., is leaning on hyper-personalized data packages to sustain revenue growth as accelerating inflation threatens to cool consumer spending. PLDT Chief Operating Officer Menardo Jimenez said the company’s ability to...
The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) welcomed the arrest of former broadcaster Jay Sonza, saying it reflects the government’s firm and lawful response against the spread of fake news. In a statement, the PCO said the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) acted promptly in filing charges...
Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Dave Gomez called on media practitioners to defend truth and uphold journalism’s role in democracy amid the growing threats of artificial intelligence (AI) and disinformation. Speaking at the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA)...
Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is elevating the Filipino digital experience with the launch of its All-New Postpaid Plans+ with Unli Apps—designed to supercharge the always-on-the-go lifestyle. At the heart of these new plans is Unlimited App Access (Unli Apps), a powerful feature that lets...
The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) has endorsed for investigation and possible charges three Facebook personalities accused of spreading fabricated claims about President Marcos’ health. The PCO, through its Anti-Fake News Desk (AFND), said on Wednesday, April 15, the cases have been...
Malacañang has bared plans to file complaints against those peddling false information about President Marcos ' health. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Dave Gomez said on Wednesday afternoon, April 8, that they are currently gathering evidence related to claims that the...
Sowing confusion by spreading fake news online while the country is under an energy emergency "will be treated as a serious offense," Malacañang said, warning erring online users that it will press charges. In a statement on Sunday, April 5, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Acting...
In the Philippine energy sector, ‘greed integration’ isn’t subtle anymore. It has been stamped in black and white with the jaw-dropping ₱11/kWh offshore wind price recently approved by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC). This rate applies to the targeted 3,300-megawatt capacity auction...
Senator Joel Villanueva is pushing for the passage of the proposed Magna Carta for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Professionals in government, a measure designed to enhance compensation, protect workers’ rights, and promote career development in one of the country’s...
