Author: Dawn Solano

The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) is closely monitoring romance-related scams this February, warning the reported cases may reflect only a fraction of actual incidents as many victims remain hesitant to come forward.Speaking to reporters after a #SaferInternetDay event at Google Philippines’ headquarters at Bonifacio Global City, CICC executive director Undersecretary Aboy Paraiso said authorities have so far recorded 18 complaints involving love scams since the beginning of the year.However, he acknowledged that the figure does not capture the full landscape, as victims are often “afraid” or “shy” to report being deceived.“I think these scammers understand the fact that…

BALI, INDONESIA – Phishing and other forms of social engineering have emerged as the biggest cybersecurity risk for travel companies as artificial intelligence (AI) makes attacks more targeted and harder to detect, according to global travel technology firm HBX Group. The issue was discussed during a media roundtable at MarketHub Asia 2026, an industry conference organized by HBX Group that gathered travel companies, hoteliers, and other tech partners from across the Asia-Pacific region HBX Group chief information officer Daniel Nordholm said social engineering has become the easiest way for attackers to penetrate organizations because it targets individuals rather than technical…

Globe Telecom’s latest results show the Philippine telco is now driven by data platforms, with data and digital services accounting for 88 percent of revenues as voice and SMS continue to fade. In 2025, Globe said data and digital service made up a vast majority of its consolidated service revenues, up from 86 percent last year. “Data demand remained robust throughout the year, especially in the fourth quarter, and it cuts across all our revenue lines from mobile, broadband, and enterprise,” said Globe Telecom’s chief financial officer Carlo Puno during Globe’s Financial Report of 2025 via Zoom held today, Feb.…

BALI, INDONESIA – Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to become an invisible but critical part of hotel operations, according to an executive from enterprise software firm Oracle. Speaking at Markethub Asia 2026, a hospitality industry conference organized by HBX Group, Subandi Susilo of Oracle said the next phase of AI adoption in hospitality will be defined less by visible features and more by how deeply the technology is integrated into booking, pricing, housekeeping, and guest service platforms. Rather than being deployed as standalone tools, he said AI works best when integrated into existing workflows that hotel staff already use. “AI…

In the latest findings of cybersecurity company Kaspersky, ticketing is identified as one of the five key AI-driven threat areas affecting entertainment platforms, delivery networks, gaming platforms and regulatory oversight. The impact is felt most clearly during major concert announcements—which is when tickets sell out fast and scammers are quick to exploit the rush. In an email interview with Sam Yan, head of enterprise security for Asia-Pacific at Kaspersky, he said that AI-powered ticketing scams are becoming more sophisticated, using urgency and high demand around major events to lure victims. “In the Philippines, scam activity typically increases around high demand…

With competition from other platforms offering video content, streaming platform YouTube is focusing on empowering content creators with expanded monetization. It is also implementing stricter security controls and a more disciplined use of artificial intelligence (AI) in 2026. In a message released in January 2026,  CEO Neal Mohan framed the strategy around scale with tighter controls. We listed down key takeaways: 

The Recording Academy® is teaming up with IBM to offer GRAMMY® IQ built with IBM watsonx, an artificial intelligence (AI) platform that lets fans test their knowledge of music history. The platform uses IBM’s Granite 3.0 large language model to create interactive quizzes based on decades of Grammy data. Users can answer questions, request hints, and view explanations, while top scores are displayed on a live leaderboard on Grammy.com. Daily sweepstakes and social-sharing features aim to encourage regular fan engagement. Beyond online quizzes, IBM is helping the GRAMMY Museum® revamp Musical Crossroads, an interactive exhibit that allows visitors to explore…

OPPO has expanded its partnership with Google Cloud to accelerate the rollout of its next-generation AI Operating System (AIOS), aimed at building smarter and more privacy-conscious smartphones. The collaboration, announced at the Google Cloud Export Summit in Beijing, focuses on two key pillars, namely “Memory Symbiosis” and “Privacy Protection.” These form the backbone of OPPO’s AIOS roadmap, designed to turn smartphones into intelligent companions that understand and anticipate user needs. In simple terms, Memory Symbiosis allows a phone to remember things the way its user does. The system quietly keeps track of daily activity, such as messages, photos, or notes,…

TCL has introduced a new lineup of air conditioners equipped with its proprietary T-AI Energy Saving Technology, designed to help households stay cool while reducing electricity consumption ahead of the summer months. The new series, FreshIN 3.0, VoxIN, and BreezeIN+, use adaptive learning to automatically adjust cooling power and airflow based on real-time conditions and user behavior. According to TCL, this allows the units to maintain consistent indoor comfort while lowering energy use by up to 37 percent. The company said T-AI technology enables air conditioners to “learn” user patterns and anticipate cooling needs, minimizing unnecessary energy consumption. Each model…

Logistics technology firm GoComet has unveiled artificial intelligence systems capable of tracking and interpreting real-time geopolitical, port, and weather data to help enterprises anticipate disruptions and make faster decisions across their supply chains. Introduced during the company’s Horizon Manila 2026 forum at the Sheraton Manila Bay on January 22, 2026, the new AI Centre consolidates multiple intelligent systems that continuously observe global operations and provide actionable insights for planning, execution, and risk management. “The impact is a better cash flow cycle. from an insurance perspective, from a lead time perspective. You can reroute your supply, your logistics as well as…