Philippines
Fusionex eyes Philippines, fuelled by 26% jump in revenue
Big data and analytics software company Fusionex International Plc will be widening its footprint in South-East Asia by expanding to the Philippines over the next few months, its fourth market in the region.
Philippines the ‘most social nation’ according to Opera
The Philippines is the most active country on social media, according to the latest State of the Mobile Web report by Opera Software.
Uber lauds Manila regulations for legalising ride-sharing apps
San Francisco-based startup Uber has praised the Philippines’ Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) for its new guidelines which would pave the way for the legal use of ride-sharing smartphone applications.
Young Filipinos take to social media, banking topics predominate
With an Internet population expected to grow to 41 million In 2014, more people in the Philippines are taking to social media sites to voice their opinions and thoughts, including issues concerning the banking, financial services and insurance industry (BFSI) in the country.
Cyber-war: Philippines moves to host all govt websites
With a cyber battle between Filipino and Malaysian hackers erupting over the weekend as a result of the standoff in Lahad Datu, Sabah, the Philippines Government is now speeding up plans to host all government-owned sites as part of a new unified security strategy.
Malaysia-Philippines cyber-war claims sites on both sides
The online shopping site of Globe Telecom became a collateral damage of a new hacking war that has exploded between the Philippines and Malaysia on Sunday, March 3.
Manila, Cebu among top BPO destinations
In the latest annual ranking of the top 100 global outsourcing destinations by ICT advisory firm Tholons, Manila claimed the No 3 slot, following Indian cities Bangalore and Mumbai.
Google finally opens Philippines office
After years of anticipation, Internet giant Google formally opened on Jan 23 its Philippine subsidiary – its fifth office in South-East Asia after Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
79% of Philippines homes no Internet, telcos urged to cut rates
Two members of the House of Representative in the Philippines urged telecommunication companies to lower their broadband service rates so more Filipinos can have Internet access at their homes to help them in their information needs for education, business, and other personal uses.
Industry group to push Philippine software onto global stage
The Philippine Software Industry Association (PSIA) said it will intensify its efforts to promote locally created software products in the global arena in 2013 through its Product Development Special Interest Group (PD/SIG).
