Despite a challenging environment marked by the spread of disinformation and harmful content, the Manila Bulletin remains one of the most trusted media brands in the Philippines, based on the 2025 Digital News Report by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism. The report shows that 62...
While several digital banks are interested in securing banking licenses from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), only one foreign digital bank has formally submitted an application, offering to plug the credit scoring and other gaps in existing entities. BSP Deputy Governor Chuchi G. Fonacier...
The country’s bankers have emphasized the need for stronger collaboration between the government and the banking sector to strengthen cybersecurity, as they expressed optimism that President Marcos’ digital push is in the right hands. The Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP) on Sunday,...
Former senator Sonny Angara has officially retained his position as Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd), as announced by the Palace on Tuesday, June 3. This decision signals a strong commitment from the Marcos administration to continue the ongoing education reforms under his...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the applications of G-Xchange, Inc. (GCash) and Macodimarc Technology Corporation (Pluang PH) to participate in the Commission’s regulatory sandbox. On June 2, 2025, the SEC formally issued the Notice of Approval for Entry into the SEC...
The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. to empower underprivileged women in conflict-affected and vulnerable areas through the “Elevate AIDA”. Elevate AIDA is a program...
Stressing that digital advancements also have dark sides, President Marcos has urged the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to equip the youth with digital resilience. During his intervention at the ASEAN Leaders ' Interface with representatives of ASEAN Youth, Marcos said that...
Digital payment transactions via PESONET and Instapay increased by 31.2 percent to ₱1.85 trillion in April, from ₱1.41 trillion in the same month last year. This is equivalent to a ₱440-billion increase from April 2024, according to the latest Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) data....
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco has urged digital nomads and long-stay travelers to consider the Philippines as their next remote work destination, highlighting the country’s rich natural resources, cultural heritage, and government support for long-term stays. At...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) will expand its digital initiatives through an interactive map that highlights tourism sites in barangays nationwide to broaden destination reach and promote inclusive growth. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco welcomed the initiative during the courtesy visit of...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Tuesday, May 6 called on the government to conduct a full-scale investigation against InfinitUs Marketing Solutions Inc. (IMSI) which is allegedly involved in trolling activities favoring China. Gatchalian made the call after the denials made by the public relations...
The spate of disinformation campaign against the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) through social media amid the country’s preparations for the May 12 midterm elections underscores the need to protect the Philippines’ digital space from foreign intervention. Senate Majority Leader Francis ...
