Digital Economy

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Globe pushes stronger safeguards for PH digital economy

Stronger safeguards against online scams, more reliable telecommunications networks and responsible adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) are essential to sustaining the Philippines' digital economy, according to Globe Telecom.

3 Nov 2026

3:11PM

Philippine digital economy seen hitting $42B as AI use grows

Artificial intelligence is becoming a starting point for how Filipinos shop, study and work, with a third of consumer journeys now beginning with AI as the country’s digital economy heads toward a projected $42 billion in gross merchandise value this year.

23 Oct 2026

2:31PM

PLDT Global expands PH presence in Asia's digital economy

Investments in subsea cable systems, data centers and cross-border networks are accelerating across Asia as technology companies expand infrastructure to support artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and rising data consumption.

19 Oct 2026

10:44AM

PH is Southeast Asia's last cash-on-delivery holdout

Southeast Asia may be moving toward a cashless future, but not everyone in the Philippines is ready to follow, with 12 percent of Filipino online shoppers saying nothing could convince them to give up cash-on-delivery.

26 Aug 2026

7:23AM

DTI, TikTok Shop, Converge deepen MSME digital push

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), TikTok Shop and Converge SME Solutions are expanding efforts to help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) tap the digital economy by combining e-commerce training with affordable business connectivity.

18 Jun 2026

11:42AM

PICK.A.ROO expands into lifestyle platform with new services

The company said the move reflects changing consumer expectations as users increasingly seek a single platform that can address multiple needs rather than relying on separate apps for different services. The expansion includes new management leadership, broader service offerings, and enhanced platform capabilities.

20 Mar 2026

10:05PM

Converge expands into sovereign cloud to capture growing enterprise demand

Fiber internet giant Converge ICT Solutions Inc. is rolling out a sovereign cloud offering, allowing companies and government agencies to store and control their data locally.

20 Jan 2026

4:50PM

Buenas PH taps creators to drive transparent digital economy

Buenas PH is positioning creator responsibility as a key catalyst in building a more transparent and digitally accountable Philippine economy, as the licensed e-casino operator deepens partnerships with the country’s most influential gaming and streaming personalities.

26 Nov 2025

3:03PM

PH digital economy surges toward $36B as AI adoption booms

The Philippines is solidifying its position as one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing digital economies, sustaining powerful double-digit expansion and moving firmly toward its projected $36-billion Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) by 2025.