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BSP Restricts Coins.ph Deposits as Reports Link It to Gambling Sites Abroad
BSP restricts Coins.ph peso deposits as gambling-related allegations emerge, raising concerns over access to the Philippines' crypto market.
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IoT Conference Philippines and Inaugural AI Philippine Expo Bring AI and IoT Together on November 10–11
IoT Conference Philippines and the AI Philippine Expo bring business leaders, government, developers, and AI innovators to Manila on Nov. 10–11.
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Manny Pacquiao’s Manny Pay app is closing on November 10
Manny Pay will end its current service on November 10, with remaining funds moving to Traxion Pay as a possible relaunch looms.
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Robert de Claro Takes Over as DICT Chief After Aguda’s Exit
Robert Joseph de Claro takes over as interim DICT chief, inheriting cybersecurity concerns, a Free Wi-Fi probe and questions over leadership stability.
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Harvest Protocol Opens Beta Testing for a Farming Game That Teaches Python
Harvest Protocol launches beta testing for a farming game that teaches Python through drone controls, 30 missions, and hands-on coding.
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Pax Silica Wants the Philippines in the AI Supply Chain. But Who Owns the Value?
Pax Silica isn't just data centers. It's an alliance over critical minerals. Without local ownership, the Philippines risks raw extraction.
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Free Web3 Gaming Festival BlockQuest Fiesta PH Brings Esports, Cosplay, and ₱100,000 Prize Pool to Cabuyao, Laguna on Oct. 10
First large-scale BlockQuest community event expects more than 1,000 attendees; no crypto experience required
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A Stock Market Expert Thinks Everyone Is Ignoring Amazon's Role in AI
Amazon may be overlooked in the AI boom as AWS quietly powers many AI systems behind the scenes.
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DOST Urges Communities to Take Action as El Niño Drains Water Supplies
DOST Davao urges communities to save water and use grants and hazard maps before El Niño worsens.
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Philippine Companies Plan Bigger Pay Increases in 2027
Companies plan modest pay hikes as high worker turnover and AI raise questions about the future of jobs.
AI
TESDA and Amazon Web Services Offer Free Cloud and AI Courses Online
TESDA and AWS are offering free AI and cloud computing courses with no fees or requirements.
AI
Google’s Most Powerful Gemini Isn’t Open to Everyone Yet
Google’s most powerful Gemini model is not open to everyone yet, with access limited to vetted cybersecurity experts.
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Webtoon Gives Young Creators a Direct Path to Global Readers
Webtoon is giving young creators a direct path to global readers through AI translation and a single international comics platform.
AI
This AI Music Device Turns Bad Sounds Into New Music
Engram is an AI-powered music device designed to turn imperfect sounds into new music instead of polished tracks.
Science
Philippine Scientists Confirm Uranium in Camarines Norte
Scientists found uranium-bearing minerals in Camarines Norte, reviving questions about the Philippines' potential uranium resources.
Op-Ed
The Clout Economy Is Choking the Philippine Tech Ecosystem
The Philippine tech ecosystem risks remaining an outsourced labor pipeline unless it aligns capital and visibility with proof of work.
Business
Bitget CEO Says Attack Patterns Point to North Korea in $352M Bitget Breach
Bitget CEO Gracy Chen says preliminary findings point to North Korea in the exchange's $351.6M security breach.
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Discord and Reddit Users in the Philippines Are Suddenly Having Access Issues
Reddit and Discord face a Philippine government deadline as users report access issues, though no block has been confirmed.