Latest News and Articles about Philippines
Philippines Blockchain Boom: Bold Innovation or Risky Overreach?
Philippines Bets Big on Blockchain: A Rising Star or a Risky Gamble? The Philippines is making waves in the blockchain arena, positioning itself as a potential powerhouse in Southeast Asia with aggressive government support and regulatory frameworks that aim to foster innovation. But with significant hurdles like public ignorance and creaky infrastructure, is this digital […]
Read MorePH Blockchain Week 2025: Real-World Tech and Community Impact in the Philippines
PH Blockchain Week 2025: Communities and Tech Collide in the Philippines Philippine Blockchain Week (PBW) 2025, launched on June 10 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, drew thousands of global attendees to witness a bold step forward for blockchain technology. Far from the usual crypto hype, this event zeroed in on tangible solutions […]
Read MorePhilippines Eyes US Treasury Reduction Post Moody’s Downgrade, Seeks Diversification
Philippines Mulls Reduction in US Treasury Holdings Amid Economic Shifts With over $100 billion in foreign reserves, the Philippines is making a bold move away from US Treasuries. This decision comes in the wake of a Moody’s downgrade of the US credit rating, highlighting growing concerns over the US fiscal deficit, which is the difference […]
Read MoreWorldcoin Launches World ID in Philippines: Fraud Fight or Privacy Risk?
Worldcoin’s World ID Debuts in the Philippines: A Battle Against Fraud or a Privacy Nightmare? World Network, formerly known as Worldcoin, has unveiled its World ID service in the Philippines, targeting the nation’s rampant digital fraud with eye scans. But as Filipinos line up for the promise of security, the debate over privacy and biometric […]
Read MorePhilippine Senate Pushes E-Governance Act to Digitize Government Services
Philippines: E-Governance Act Passage Pushed in Senate Philippine Senator Alan Peter Cayetano is pushing for the passage of Senate Bill No. 2781, the “E-Governance Act,” to revolutionize government services through digitalization, enhancing efficiency and transparency for citizens and overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). E-Governance Act aims to digitalize government services Integrated Government Network (IGN) to enhance […]
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