Organizations are under pressure to strengthen data protection while keeping technology investments cost-effective as security threats and compliance requirements become more complex, according to Synology. According to Synology, businesses need infrastructure that not only stores data but also protects it against a range of risks. Organizations are looking for solutions that combine security, scalability, and efficiency rather than treating them as separate priorities. “We actually do that through some of our solutions in terms of scalable storage, not just storage, but also secure servers and ways for you to protect your data,” said Claire Huang, country manager for the Philippines…
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Women in the Philippines are using Google’s Gemini AI assistant more than men, making the country the only one in Southeast Asia where female users outnumber male users on the platform, according to Google’s first Gemini Report: Southeast Asia 2026. The report looked at how people in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam use Gemini. While the AI assistant is popular with both men and women in the Philippines, Google found that Filipino women generate more prompts than men, a trend not seen in the other countries covered in the study. Google did not explain why Filipino women…
Meta has removed a new Instagram AI feature just days after introducing it, following criticism that it could be used to create fake images of people without their permission, according to a report by Reuters. The tool allows users to generate AI images by tagging public Instagram accounts as references. While Meta said the feature was designed to help people create images more easily, privacy advocates and creators warned that it could be abused to make deepfakes, impersonate individuals, or misuse someone’s likeness. After the criticism, Meta pulled the feature, just after its launch on Tuesday. The change affects only…
Businesses in the Philippines are quickly adopting artificial intelligence (AI), but many are not doing enough to protect themselves from the security risks that come with it. More companies are using AI tools such as ChatGPT and Gemini to help employees work faster and improve productivity. However, experts say many organizations have not yet put the right safeguards in place to prevent sensitive company information from being exposed or misused. “Everyone’s talking about it, everyone’s curious to know more about AI, so the adoption is really happening as we speak,” Bernadette Nacario, country director for the Philippines, Palo Alto Networks,…
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is strengthening AI readiness among its leaders and key personnel through a partnership with local AI company NMBLR.ai, which will provide its Nexus AI Training program. Under a memorandum of understanding (MOU), NMBLR.ai will conduct AI workshops, hands-on training, executive sessions, and demonstrations for DOST leadership, ExeCom members, technical staff, and program officers. The training will be held at NMBLR’s Programmable Makati Office, which will serve as the learning venue for participants. The collaboration aims to help DOST personnel develop practical AI skills and better understand how AI tools can support the agency’s…
Sen. Bam Aquino opposed calls to ban violent video games after the school shooting in Tacloban City, saying games should not be blamed every time a violent incident happens. Aquino said studies have not shown a clear link between video games and school shootings. He said video games, like movies and other forms of entertainment, do not automatically make people violent. “Mas maraming studies na ginawa na nagsasabing walang correlation between video games and school shooting,” said Aquino, chair of the Committees on Basic Education and Science and Technology. “Magpi-50 years na rin iyong mga video games, pero it’s always…
Signify Philippines is encouraging businesses to rethink how they use lighting by adopting a circular approach that can help reduce waste, improve efficiency, and extend the lifespan of lighting systems. At Signify Innovation Day 2026 held recently, Signify Philippines highlighted its circularity framework, Use Less, Use Longer, Use Again, which focuses on using fewer resources, making products last longer, and keeping materials in use instead of discarding them. Circular lighting solutions can help organizations lower energy consumption, reduce material waste, and maximize the value of their lighting investments. These include solutions designed for longer use through durable design, repairability, modularity,…
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is asking Congress and concerned government agencies to look into possible actions against violent video games, including a possible ban, amid concerns about their impact on young people. Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla raised the issue during a press conference at Camp Crame, saying repeated exposure to violent content in games may affect how young people view violence. “Maraming puwedeng malubhang mangyayari. Now having said that, I believe also that games espousing violence like GoreBox should be permanently banned in the Philippines,” Remulla said. His statement came after the reported school shooting…
Technology company Acer Philippines’ Acer Academy has grown to more than 400 member schools nationwide after 15 years of providing technology support, training, and certification programs for colleges, universities, and K-12 schools. Acer Academy is a membership program that gives schools access to product training, faculty and student programs, laboratory support, and skills certifications through industry partners such as Intel, Microsoft, and Google. National University (NU) was among the program’s first members when it started 15 years ago. The partnership renewal comes as schools prepare for wider use of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. Acer is providing updated technology solutions,…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how companies handle employees and daily business tasks as Philippine businesses look for ways to save time, improve decisions, and manage changing workforce needs. Asticom Holding Co. Inc. has joined the Workday Partner Program to help organizations in the Philippines use AI-powered Human Capital Management (HCM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools for managing employees, finances, and business processes. “Together with Workday, and enabled by the expertise of our teams at Asticom, we are well-positioned to help bring meaningful transformation in HR and finance in the Philippines,” said Mharicar Castillo-Reyes, president and CEO of Asticom. …
