Digital Economy

25 Jul 2025

9:25AM

INSIDER INSIGHTS: Tech CEO Carlo Malana leads PH’s biggest data center buildout

Carlo Malana, CEO of Globe- and Ayala-backed STT GDC Philippines, is betting on a 124-megawatt Fairview campus to help turn the country into a regional hub for hyperscalers, cloud providers, and AI-driven growth.

19 Jul 2025

8:36AM

Tax compliance rises among PH digital workers, Taxumo study finds

From gig economy freelancers to online sellers and micro-entrepreneurs, the Philippines’ digital workforce is rapidly reshaping how Filipinos earn—and how they pay taxes.

25 Apr 2025

8:03AM

eBizNovation helps Filipino entrepreneurs thrive in the digital economy

Through their flagship digital upskilling program, eBizNovation, the PLDT Group has helped over 32,000 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) nationwide embrace digital transformation.

7 Apr 2025

11:31AM

BPI expands VYBE e-wallet access through Paleng-QR Ph rollouts

Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has expanded support for the Paleng-QR Ph program through its e-wallet, VYBE, in key locations— including Iloilo, Antique, and Metro Manila— as part of its push to accelerate digital financial inclusion nationwide.

13 Mar 2025

9:14PM

Watch out, JobStreet: GCash shakes up the hiring scene after dominating digital payments

By: Miguel R. Camus

After transforming digital payments, GCash is making its next big move—disrupting the job market with a focus on blue-collar jobs involving skilled trades and manual labor.

11 Feb 2025

9:14AM

Greater financial literacy needed as Filipinos ditch cash for digital — Visa, CCAP

According to Visa's latest consumer payment attitudes study, cash usage in the Philippines declined to 87 percent in 2023 from 96 percent in 2022.

14 Jan 2025

2:23PM

SM Group's Asia Pacific College builds careers in the digital economy

Asia Pacific College (APC), a nonprofit institution under the SM Group, equips students with the skills to turn artistic passion into sustainable careers through its Multimedia Arts program.

7 Jan 2025

1:49PM

Philippines, Cambodia forge stronger digital ties in global workshop

The Philippines and Cambodia strengthened their partnership in digital transformation during the “Government Digitalization Cooperation” workshop held on Dec. 7-12 last year.

16 Dec 2024

4:27PM

Globe champions PPPs to accelerate PH digital transformation

Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are pivotal to advancing digital transformation in the Philippines, bridging connectivity gaps and promoting effective technology use.