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Metro Pasay Hospital Enhances Patient Care and Operations with PLDT Enterprise

For Dr. Samuel Vincent Yrastorza, Medical Director of Metro Pasay Hospital and Medical Center, Inc., reliable digital infrastructure plays a critical role in enabling efficient hospital operations – from managing patient inquiries, to ensuring smooth coordination across departments and partners. Recognizing the need for a technology partner that could support both immediate operational demands and future growth, the growing healthcare facility in the heart of Pasay partnered with PLDT Enterprise to strengthen its digital infrastructure. “PLDT Enterprise understood our requirements and delivered reliable, future-ready solutions. Their proactive support and professionalism have been instrumental in helping us strengthen our operations and serve our patients effectively,” Dr. Yrastorza says. Enabling Technology-Driven Healthcare for SMEs As a trusted technology partner for SMEs and larger institutions across industries, the corporate business arm of PLDT Inc. (PLDT) works closely

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Infinix Brings Pro-Level Mobile Gaming to CODM Summer Fest 2026

Mobile gaming fans are in for an exciting experience as Infinix officially joins the CODM Summer Fest 2026 as the Official Smartphone Partner, bringing its gaming-focused innovations directly to the community. Happening on May 23 and 24 at the SMX Convention Center Aura, SM Aura Premier Mall in Taguig City, attendees can visit the Infinix booth and get hands-on with the powerful Infinix NOTE 60 Pro, a smartphone designed to deliver smooth, immersive, and pro-level gameplay. Visitors can experience the Infinix NOTE 60 Pro firsthand and discover how the device delivers responsive and immersive gaming performance built for competitive mobile gamers. Designed to provide pro-level gameplay in your hands, the NOTE 60 Pro allows attendees to try the device live through exciting gaming activities at the booth while exploring features made to elevate the mobile gaming experience. As the Official Smartphone Partner of CODM Summer Fest 2026, Infinix continues to strengthen its connection with

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LOOK: James Reid Surprises Mom with His New Look Using HONOR 600

Filipino multi-hyphenate James Reid just proved that with the right tech, even a simple prank can turn into a viral-worthy moment. In his recent fun-filled post, Reid surprised fans by pranking his own mother—using the cutting-edge AI features of the all-new HONOR 600. In the video posted online, Reid cleverly used the HONOR 600’s AI Image-to-Video 2.0 capabilities to create a hyper-realistic visual scenario that left his mom both confused and amused. What started as a casual moment at home quickly turned into a laugh-out-loud reveal, showcasing not just Reid’s playful personality, but also the powerful—and entertaining—potential of AI-driven creativity. The campaign highlights how the HONOR 600 isn’t just a smartphone—it’s a creative companion for a new generation that thrives on storytelling, humor, and originality. Whether it’s pulling off a harmless prank or producing scroll-stopping content, the device delivers an experience where imagination takes the lead. The HONOR 600 Serie

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Sun Life Appoints Bianca Ilibasic as Managing Director, Sun Life Global Solutions

Sun Life has appointed Bianca Ilibasic as the Managing Director for its global capability centre, Sun Life Global Solutions (SLGS). She previously served as Vice President & Chief Operations Officer, Sun Life Asia. In her new role, Bianca will lead SLGS across India and the Philippines, providing strategic direction to multi-functional teams spanning Technology, Operations, Analytics, Actuarial, HR, Finance, and Risk & Compliance. Her mandate is to further scale SLGS as a high-impact, enterprise capability supporting Sun Life across 28 markets. During her time in Asia, Bianca advanced straight-through processing, accelerated digital adoption, and shaped a forward-looking AI roadmap to drive business growth — strengthening shared platforms and enabling scalable outcomes. Commenting on the appointment, Laura Money, EVP and Chief Information and Technology Innovation Officer, Sun Life, said, “Over the past four years, Bianca has been a driving force behind operational excellence and di

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Cybersecurity Complexity and AI-Driven Threats Outpace Readiness Across Philippines: Fortinet

Fortinet, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, today announced the findings of a new study* conducted by Forrester Consulting, revealing that organizations across Asia Pacific are struggling to keep pace as cybersecurity complexity and AI-driven threats are straining their current ability to respond effectively. The study highlights cybersecurity risks driven by more advanced attackers and increasingly complex environments, and continued investment in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI). The findings point to a clear shift toward simplifying security architectures, improving operational efficiency, and embedding AI into unified platforms. Complexity and AI-Driven Threats Are Overwhelming Security Operations Cyber risk is increasingly driven by both external threats and internal complexity. 57% of organizations cite AI-driven threats as a top concern, while 54% highlight fragmented tools and architectures and overwhelming a

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Concentrix Launches iX360 and New GBF Tower Site, Advancing Intelligent Experiences

Global technology and services leader and Philippines’ largest private employer Concentrix, unveiled iX360, its immersive experience center for intelligent solutions, alongside the launch of its newest operations site at GBF Tower 2, marking a significant step in strengthening the Philippines’ position as a hub for innovation, digital transformation, and integrated business solutions excellence. The dual launch called “iX360 and GBF Site: Digital Journeys Reimagined”, reflects Concentrix’s continued investment in the country—bringing together advanced technology, purposeful design, world-class work environment and Filipino talent to deliver intelligent experience at scale. Partners in national and local government such as DICT, PEZA, TESDA, Quezon City LGU, and associations such as CCAP, IBPAP and Fintech Alliance joined the launch, alongside private sector partners such as Robinson’s Land Corporation and Philippine Airlines. A New Way to Experience Innovation At the heart of the G

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Workato Establishes Philippines Entity as Strategic Hub for Global Customer Support and Operations

Workato, the leader in Enterprise Model Context Protocol (MCP), announced the official establishment of its Philippines subsidiary and office on April 22, marking a significant milestone in the company's expansion across Southeast Asia. The move solidifies Workato's long-term commitment to serving enterprise customers in the Philippines as they navigate AI-led business transformation, and positions the country as a strategic growth market within Workato's broader APAC footprint. The Philippines will serve not only as a key go-to-market territory, but also a base for Workato's global customer success, support, and business operations. A Strategic Market at an Inflection Point The Philippines is one of Southeast Asia's fastest-growing digital economies, with enterprises across financial services, business process outsourcing, retail, and the public sector rapidly accelerating their technology investments. As organisations face mounting pressure to unlock value from AI, Workato's entry

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Acer Edu Summit Asia Pacific 2026 Powers the Future of Learning Through AI Innovation

Acer successfully concluded its Acer Edu Summit Asia Pacific 2026, reaffirming its commitment to advancing education across the region as artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes the future of learning. Under the theme “Future-Ready Learning: AI, Innovation, and Human-Centered Education,” the summit brought together education stakeholders in the region to drive inclusive AI adoption and accelerate meaningful transformation in education. The summit was held in Jakarta on April 22–23, following its debut in 2025. It convened delegations from Australia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam, reinforcing Indonesia’s role as a key market in Acer’s digital education ecosystem. The event served as a platform for cross-sector dialogue, enabling educators, policymakers, and industry leaders to exchange insights and explore practical applications of technology to enhance learning outcomes. Andrew Hou, President of

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Moving Faster from Capture to Output with Epson Solutions

From reports to technical drawings, documents move through different teams every day. Keeping them organized and easy to access helps work move forward without delays. To support this, Epson Philippines Corporation (EPC) offers solutions designed to make workflows simpler and more consistent. By linking how information is captured, processed, and produced, Epson helps businesses handle documents more efficiently across their operations, a reflection of its long-standing focus on practical innovation. One example is Epson Document Capture Pro Solution, a free software which allows teams to scan, organize, and route files more easily. Scanned documents can be saved as searchable PDFs or converted into editable formats such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. With multilingual text recognition, information becomes easier to retrieve, reuse, and share across teams. Beyond capturing and converting files, the software also helps organize them automatically using barcodes, recognized text, or

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ST Telemedia Global Data Centres Report Highlights the Philippines’ AI Ambitions — and the Infrastructure Gap Holding Them Back

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC), one of the world’s fastest-growing data centre colocation service providers headquartered in Singapore, released Philippines-specific findings from its latest research, Mind the Gap: Bridging the AI Infrastructure Readiness Divide, revealing a market with strong AI ambition but significant constraints in scaling capability. The study shows that 79% of Philippine organisations are now in the "Builder" stage of AI adoption, actively deploying early operational AI solutions. However, only 2% have progressed to the “Integrator” stage and none have reached “Leader” status, while 19% remain in the Explorer phase, highlighting a sharp drop-off beyond initial deployment and signalling structural barriers to scale. While momentum is strong, the findings indicate that infrastructure limitations are becoming a binding constraint. 71% of respondents cite insufficient compute capacity, storage or network bandwidth as the number-one barrier to advancing

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