Philippines Calls for Strong AI Military Oversight The Philippines has urged the United Nations Security Council to take decisive leadership in regulating artificial intelligence for military applications. Officials warned that rapid development of autonomous weapons could destabilize global security if left unchecked. Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro emphasized that AI is now more than…
Daily Life Paralyzed by Relentless Floods For millions of Filipinos, flooding has become an exhausting part of everyday life. In low-lying towns near Manila, residents use boats just to reach work, schools, and clinics. This year’s unusually fierce monsoon has worsened conditions, leaving cars submerged and diseases like leptospirosis spreading rapidly. Many families now only…
Marcos Highlights the Importance of Collaboration President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday called on business executives from the Philippines and Cambodia to deepen cooperation in key sectors. Speaking at the CEO B2B Networking Roundtable in Phnom Penh, he stressed the value of building on growing economic relations to support modernization and sustainable growth. The gathering…
Lawmakers Propose a National Bitcoin Reserve Lawmakers in the Philippines are exploring a new strategy. They are considering a strategic reserve of 10,000 Bitcoin. This would help to counter rising public debt. This type of strategy is similar to that of Bhutan. Bhutan already holds over 11,000 BTC. While Bhutan mined most of its BTC,…
The Growing Imperative for AI Knowledge The rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence across various industries has fundamentally altered the landscape of professional skills. No longer is AI a niche field reserved for specialized technologists; it is now becoming a core competency for a wide range of roles. This shift is clearly reflected in the hiring…
How BlackRock’s Outflows Affect Bitcoin The cryptocurrency market is currently witnessing a significant and sustained institutional exodus, with major players like BlackRock leading the charge. This trend has created notable selling pressure on Bitcoin, contributing to its recent price consolidation. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust, or IBIT, recorded a substantial outflow of nearly $200 million in…
A Groundbreaking Legislative Push for a National Bitcoin Reserve In a move that could redefine the Philippines’ financial strategy, a groundbreaking new bill is gaining attention for its proposal to incorporate Bitcoin into the nation’s strategic reserves. Philippine Representative Miguel Luis R. Villafuerte introduced House Bill No. 421, formally titled “An Act Creating the Strategic…
SEC Rolls Out Crypto Rules to Boost Innovation and Protect Investors The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released new regulations to govern the operations of crypto-asset service providers (CASPs). The rules, under Memorandum Circular Nos. 4 and 5, Series of 2025, were issued to balance the promotion of innovation with the need to…
The Regional Trial Court in Makati ordered the forfeiture of cash in the amount of ¢189 million, which was seized in a 2023 raid at a cyber scam hub in Mabalacat, Pampanga. This ruling is in favor of the Philippine government and comes after significant legal action stemming from the large-scale operation; the court ruling…
As the May elections approach, the Philippines is facing yet another surge of disinformation. This growth can be linked to the region’s recent political activities, such as the ICC’s arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte in March, which created an exaggerated wave of narratives on social media concerning the Philippines being a victim to sociopolitical…
