Philippines
Sign up for the Daily Asia newsletter
The Philippines ranks among the top global outsourcing nations and places strong focus on its software and outsourcing segments.
Featured Stories
Related Topics
Articles about Philippines
Philippine politician's site hacked in protest of Cybercrime Law
Web site of country's Senate Majority Leader Vicente Sotto III defaced by hacktivist group Anonymous Philippines, protesting against the controversial Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012.
M2M sees second revival in Philippines
After an aborted start, machine-to-machine communication takes another crack in the market with local telcos leading the campaign. But its wider deployment remains inhibited by cost.
ZTE bullish on handset sales in Philippines
Chinese telecom equipment vendor launches two new smartphones in the Philippines which it expects will help boost handset sales in the country by some 500 percent.
Philippine govt asks court to lift injunction on Cybercrime Law
Government wants Supreme Court to lift the temporary restraining order on the controversial law, because petitions against it had failed to show strong enough evidence.
Philippines sets up unit to investigate cybercrime violators
Country's National Bureau of Investigation to set up computer crime unit to aid investigators in determining and taking legal action if citizens violate Cybercrime Act of 2012.
Philippine telcos ordered to cut SMS fees, face fines
Regulator orders mobile operators to make up for alleged failure to comply with directive last year, wants SMS rates "immediately" cut by 20 percent and is seeking to backdate charges.
Philippines to set up cybersecurity operations center
Armed Forces of the Philippines to set up center to protect highly sensitive data from cyberattacks, and keep the defense group updated with changing cybersecurity trends.
IMF chief: SMS tax could help Philippines
International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde has urged the country to tax text messages to shore up state coffers in its bid to balance national budget.
Philippine cybercrime law must protect, not harass, citizens
We need law and order in cyberspace, but it must not be used to stifle freedom of expression and intimidate citizens.
Philippines eyeing prison call centers
Inmates may soon work as operators, thanks to an initiative to help convicts get a better chance in reintegrating back into society and finding employment.
Philippines suspends controversial cybercrime law
Country's Supreme Court puts new cybercrime law on hold and asks the government to respond to the 15 petitions stating that the law is unconstitutional.
Philippines allows telcos to share spectrum to improve service
Telcos such as Globe and Smart get the greenlight for their plans to jointly use mobile and broadband frequencies with other carriers, to help address network congestion.
When IT digs toward mining
CEO of Philippine IT conglomerate IPVG, Enrique Y. Gonzalez, explains his voyage into mining and stresses he still believes "in the power of IT to profoundly change the world".
Philippines mulls sanctions against telcos with poor service
Regulators are studying the possibility of barring telcos from signing up new subscribers, following worsening quality of service standards stemming from unlimited plans.
Philippines fastest growing smartphone market in SEA
Country sees highest jump in smartphone market share, on the back of sales growing over four times, amid wider growth in region driven by devices priced in the range of US$100 to US$200, says GfK Asia.