MANILA— Broadway star Lea Salonga has issued a stark warning to the public after an AI-generated video circulated online falsely claiming she was confined to a wheelchair due to arthritis. The manipulated video, which duped even her own family, highlights the growing threat of deepfake technology being used to spread misinformation. Salonga took to Facebook…
In a bid to combat the growing wave of online financial fraud, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the Davao Region has revealed it is monitoring four entities suspected of involvement in cryptocurrency scams. The announcement comes as regulators across the country intensify efforts to protect the public from deceptive online investment schemes. During…
ILOILO CITY— Western Visayas is setting its sights on becoming a global leader in healthcare technology services, as regional and national stakeholders gathered this week for a two-day Healthcare Information Management System (HIMS) conference to chart the future of the sector in the region. Led by the Department of Trade and Industry Region 6 (DTI-6),…
DAVAO CITY— The Police Regional Office-Davao (PRO-11) has ushered in a new era of leadership with the appointment of Brigadier General Joseph Arguelles, who assumed command during a formal turnover ceremony at Bagani Hall, Camp Quintin Merecido, on Monday, June 23. Arguelles replaces Brigadier General Leon Victor Rosete, who served the region for over nine…
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) is set to deepen its collaboration with Japan’s leading space authority, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), with a focus on harnessing space technology to address urgent challenges on the ground—from disaster response to agriculture and community safety. The announcement was made during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s official visit to…
MANILA, Philippines— The way Filipinos consume news is undergoing a dramatic transformation. According to the Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2025, a growing number of Filipinos are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots like ChatGPT and Google Bard as their go-to news source a notable shift marking the first time these tools have been categorised…
MANILA, Philippines— As the Philippines celebrates its removal from the European Commission’s ‘high-risk’ list for money laundering, calls are mounting for tighter regulation of two of its fastest-growing but most vulnerable sectors: cryptocurrency and online gambling. Experts, including global credit agency Moody’s, warn that despite the country’s progress in aligning with global anti-money laundering standards,…
MANILA, Philippines— The spread of artificial intelligence-generated content by government officials is raising alarm bells in the palace, as press officer Claire Castro emphasised Monday that such behaviour seriously erodes public trust. The remarks come after Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa and Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte shared a questionable video that appeared to…
In a bold fusion of art, technology, and national heritage, LG Philippines has partnered with the National Museum of Natural History to unveil a pioneering digital exhibit that redefines how history and culture are experienced. Titled Fragments, the month-long exhibition launched at the Ayala Reception Hall is powered entirely by LG’s OLED AI TVs, breathing…
In a breakthrough investigation blending law enforcement precision and blockchain technology, the Philippine National Police (PNP) successfully traced a $3.75 million crypto ransom with the help of Binance. The operation, which involved digital forensics and cross-border coordination, highlights how crypto platforms like Binance are becoming key allies in the global fight against digital financial crime.…
