Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano cautioned that the Philippines could face a “double whammy” in its healthcare system if the government does not accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) even as Filipino health workers continue to migrate in search of greener pastures...
DAVAO CITY – A Davao City councilor assured on Tuesday, Nov. 25, that the newly approved ordinance integrating artificial intelligence facial recognition technology into the city’s security system will not collect personal data from ordinary individuals. Councilor Bonz Andre Militar, chairman...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is driving a transformation within the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry – leading to new roles, increased productivity, and the delivery of more complex services. AI often works to augment human agents rather than completely replace them. It analyzes large...
BUSAN, South Korea — President Marcos said his administration is determined to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) across government agencies “as much as we can, as soon as we can,” warning that waiting too long would mean missing out on opportunities for innovation and efficiency. “You’re...
BUSAN, South Korea — Asia-Pacific leaders adopted the Gyeongju Declaration at the conclusion of the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting on Saturday, Nov. 1, committing to harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) and addressing demographic challenges to drive...
DAVAO CITY – Pwersa ng Pilipinong Pandagat party-list Rep. Harold Duterte has urged fellow lawmakers to investigate the activities and outcomes funded by the government’s confidential and intelligence allocations. “I am calling on my fellow legislators, especially those sitting in the...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte defended the Office of the Vice President following allegations by a businessman over the supposed misuse of confidential and intelligence funds. Makati Business Club Executive Director Apa Ongpin has accused Vice President Sara Duterte of misusing...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday, Oct. 17, underscored its commitment to responsible fiscal management following the return of the P500-million insertion allegedly made by a controversial lawmaker in the agency’s intelligence fund. Acting PNP Chief, Police Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio...
Since 2022, artificial intelligence (AI) has begun to transform the Philippine economy—not as a futuristic concept, but as a current and measurable force. Generative AI tools are already reshaping the business landscape, from finance and marketing to logistics and customer service. Local...
The world is sprinting toward the next industrial revolution. Artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and digital economies are redefining global competitiveness. Nations are racing to scale innovation and secure their place in this new order. And yet, here at home, two of the most basic pillars...
Amid rainy weather, higher tariffs, and an import ban, the Philippine manufacturing sector slipped back into contraction in September as its purchasing managers’ index (PMI) fell to 49.9, the lowest in six months and only the third decline in more than four years. S&P Global Market Intelligence...
SPAIN—Multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company Bayer and its subsidiaries AskBio and Viralgen are using artificial intelligence (AI) to help develop new medicines. The companies said the technology is now part of their work in laboratories, day-to-day operations, and clinical...
