Author: PhilSTAR Tech Team

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is working on a new digital traffic system designed to help emergency vehicles move faster and avoid getting stuck in heavy traffic. The system is called the Swift Emergency Response Vehicle Integration System with Smart Traffic and Electronic Enforcer on the Road, or sERVis-STEER. It is being developed by the DOST-Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI). The goal is to solve a common problem in cities and towns: ambulances, fire trucks, and other emergency vehicles often get delayed because of traffic jams, especially during urgent situations. According to Miguel Asido of DOST-ASTI, the…

DITO Telecommunity has restored 100% network availability across earthquake-affected areas in Mindanao, allowing families, businesses, and emergency responders to reconnect as communities continue recovery efforts. DITO said its network teams worked continuously to restore services after the earthquake affected 24 provinces across six regions. As of 1:30 p.m. on June 10, 2026, DITO completed the restoration of its network, supported by the deployment of portable generators to keep critical sites running. “Mindanao holds a special place in DITO’s story and in our hearts,” Atty. Adel Tamano, chief commercial officer of DITO Telecommunity, said. “Through Tulung Tulong DITO, we are extending…

Digital spaces have become a daily part of life for Filipinos, shaping how people communicate, study, work, shop, and manage money through group chats, online classrooms, digital wallets, and small businesses. As reliance on the internet grows, so do online risks. Misinformation, phishing scams, identity theft, and fraud continue to affect users, especially those who are less familiar with how digital threats work. As the country marks Independence Day, discussions around freedom are expanding beyond physical rights and national history. In today’s connected world, freedom also means being able to go online without fear of being deceived, exploited, or harmed.…

Filipino AI startup Netopia AI said its artificial intelligence (AI) platform, Predikta, can help brands identify better-performing ads before launching campaigns. The company released results of a backtesting study with AdSpark, showing that Predikta’s predictions matched actual campaign results, particularly in important advertising measures such as Click-Through Rate (CTR) and Cost Per Click (CPC). The study looked at thousands of ad comparisons across different industries. It found that ads with higher Predikta scores were more likely to get better audience engagement and deliver more efficient costs. In most cases, the platform was able to identify which ad version would perform…

Google is making online clothes shopping more visual with a new tool that allows users see how outfits look on their own body before buying. Whether it is a cardigan for cooler weather, a summer outfit, or clothes for a job interview, it is often hard to imagine how something will look when shopping online. Google’s new Try On feature aims to solve that by letting shoppers preview clothing on themselves using a photo. The feature is now expanding to more users and will start rolling out in the Philippines in the coming weeks. Google said the tool uses a…

Epson Philippines Corp. is scaling up its sustainability efforts across its operations, product development, and partner network, focusing on reducing waste, improving energy efficiency, and expanding recycling initiatives as part of its long-term business strategy. “At Epson, sustainability is part of how we work every day. It guides the way we develop our technologies, run our business, and work with our partners and communities,” said Masako Kusama, president and director of Epson Philippines Corp. At the core of this direction is its Heat-Free technology and energy-efficient printing systems, which are designed to lower power consumption while maintaining productivity for business…

Globe has activated its satellite-to-mobile service in parts of South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, and Sarangani following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that hit the provinces, disrupting communications and power supply across several areas. Globe partnered with Starlink to deploy the technology for emergency communications and disaster response after securing a demo permit from the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC). The service allows affected customers to send messages through SMS and supported apps like WhatsApp, giving residents a way to stay connected while network sites remain under repair. The rollout marks the first use of Starlink’s satellite-to-mobile technology by Globe in the Philippines…

The Philippines will field elite and experienced Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) national team at the Esports Nations Cup (ENC) 2026, bringing together top players from Team Liquid Philippines and Team Falcons Philippines for the global tournament set in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from Nov. 2 to 29, 2026. The Esports Foundation confirmed that all roster submissions for the MLBB competition have been finalized, with 107 countries and territories set to compete. Each nation is building teams by combining its strongest professional players, and the Philippines is leaning on two of its most successful club cores. The Philippine lineup features members…

Microsoft has introduced seven new artificial intelligence (AI) models, expanding its efforts to build more tools for everyday work, coding, and business use. The announcement came during its annual Build conference, where the company also said it is setting up a new “superintelligence lab” that will build more advanced AI systems in the future. Microsoft said the computing power used to train cutting-edge AI models has already grown significantly and could increase another 1,000 times in the next three years. The company believes this will lead to much more powerful AI systems and wider use across industries. The new AI…

Trust is the new infrastructure. As data, money, and identity move deeper into the digital world, systems have to be built to protect them. This will be the focus of Future of Trust: A Leaders Forum on Technology and Governance, the pre-opening event of Philippine Blockchain Week (PBW) 2026. This invitation-only forum will gather senior leaders from the global technology ecosystem, the business community, and government agencies to discuss ways to address the challenges of the digital age through the establishment of trusted systems across finance, governance, and digital services. “Every great economy is built on trust. What blockchain gives…