Bitcoin surpassed $100,000 for the first time early Thursday, continuing a dramatic rally fueled by expectations of greater political and regulatory support under U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. The milestone was reached at 5:33 a.m. Moscow time (2:33 a.m. GMT) as Bitcoin surged 4.49%, and by 5:42 a.m. Moscow time (2:42 a.m. GMT), it had climbed…
Vertex AI Hands-on Labs Champion Melissa Mae Miranda (middle) from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila hard at work on her Gen AI application, seated with her schoolmates. In a world increasingly driven by data and artificial intelligence (AI), Globe Telecom is stepping up to equip young Filipinos with the skills needed to thrive in…
Payments are significantly evolving, driven by technological advancements and evolving consumer behaviors. In 2025, the payment landscape globally and in the Philippines is set to become more seamless, secure, and interconnected, according to Visa, a global leader in payment technology. These changes reflect a broader movement toward efficiency and inclusivity, reshaping how individuals and businesses…
Peter Oyserman, founder at delaware International; Rosette Carrao, partner and managing director; Simone Pigason, senior vice president for Customer Success and Xavier Van Moen. As delaware Philippines celebrates its 10th anniversary, the ICT solutions leader reaffirms its commitment to driving digital transformation in three critical pillars in the Philippines: Real Estate, Consumer Products and Retail,…
A recent report by ACI Worldwide and The Centre for Economics and Business Research reveals that real-time payments are set to drive significant economic and financial inclusion benefits in the Philippines. These payments are projected to generate an additional $323 million in economic output, create approximately 29,238 jobs, and provide banking access to 21 million…
CitySavings bolsters its advocacy to enhance learning in the early grade levels by integrating its asset resource and facilities support program into the ABC+: Advancing Basic Education in the Philippines project. This project is in partnership with the DepEd and the USAID implemented by RTI International to provide quality early-grade education. The Bank provided 100 units of…
As the Philippines continues its digital transformation, reliable internet connectivity is increasingly critical in fostering economic growth, innovation, and inclusivity. A recent study by the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) reveals that 5G adoption in the country is expected to grow significantly. Nearly 50% of mobile connections will transition to 5G technology by…
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) launched new financial education course materials for out-of-school youth and adults in collaboration with the Department of Education (DepEd) and USAID Opportunity 2.0 Program. (From left to right: Education Development Center’s Philip Purnell, BSP Deputy Governor Bernadette Romulo-Puyat, DepEd Undersecretary Peter Irving Corvera, and DepEd Bureau of Alternative Education…
Globe AT HOME breaks new ground with a first-of-its-kind product for prepaid fiber customers, offering the flexibility to double their internet speeds to up to 100 Mbps whenever they choose. Designed for budget-conscious consumers, GFiber Prepaid’s latest offer provides stable, low-latency connections that enhance productivity and entertainment without the commitment to a 24-—or 36-month contract. The service…
Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo delivers the keynote address at the culminating ceremony of the 2024 Biennial General Assembly of the First Level Clerks of Court Association of the Philippines, Inc. (FLECCAP) on November 22, 2024, at the Negros Oriental Convention Center in Dumaguete City. (Courtesy of the Supreme Court Public Information Office) Digitalization has…