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The patch-and-pray era is ending. October 2026 has delivered an extraordinary cluster of critical security disclosures, including flaws in foundational internet infrastructure. Some are calling it “Black October.” Others call it the start of the “Vulnpocalypse.” Regardless of the label, AI-accelerated discovery is surfacing bugs faster than anyone can fix them, and the exploitation windows
The shutdown causes chaos at airports, with airlines canceling more than 1,000 flights and delaying nearly 10,000, according to flight-tracking service FlightAware
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Education (DepEd) emphasized the vital role of public-private partnerships in driving nationwide digital transformation, as public schools in Metro Manila, including those in Navotas City and Caloocan City, received 133 information and communications technology (ICT) units. Education Secretary Sonny Angara, together with officials from the IT and Business Process
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — Teachers at San Juan National High School in the municipality of San Juan in this province are set to strengthen their digital instruction capabilities after receiving 21 MacBook Neo laptops from the Department of Education (DepEd) Central Office. The allocation is part of DepEd’s nationwide distribution of more than 231,000
A global outage of Microsoft Outlook and Teams was easing on Friday after nearly 24 hours of chaos that crippled online communications, forcing some organizations to revert to fax and halting at least one European bond repurchase.
“I hope this email finds you well.” It apparently has not. Filipinos woke up today to an outage of Microsoft cloud services including Microsoft Outlook, MS Teams, and Office 365, the premiere suite for the backbone of most global enterprises across different industries. It has been more than 12 hours since the outage and Microsoft
BUTUAN CITY, Agusan del Norte — Science and Technology Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. has challenged local startups, universities, and local governments to move beyond simply launching new ventures and focus instead on scaling up, commercializing research, and building “future-proof” enterprises. Delivering the keynote message at the 10th National Technology Business Incubation (TBI) Summit at the
MANILA, Philippines – When the theme for the Filipino Horror Game Jam 2026 dropped, Angelo Barrera and the team at Mithika Games figured they’d end up making something with ghosts or local folklore. Then somebody pitched an idea as a half-joke: what about household bills? Electric bills, rent, and grocery receipts don’t exactly sound like
LONDON/TAIPEI/PARIS - Old-school technology including telephones, faxes and Bluetooth limited the damage for some people on Friday as a worldwide outage of Microsoft's Outlook left millions without email.
Amid rising cybersecurity attacks, the Cybersecurity Council of the Philippines (CSCP) yesterday pushed for the swift passage of a national cybersecurity law and urged both the government and private sector to review their security systems to prevent digital breaches.
Thousands of users worldwide were affected by a widespread Microsoft outage, with several institutions in the Philippines also reporting disruptions. Around 74 countries were affected by the outage, according to Down Detector.
MANILA, Philippines — NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has resigned after admitting to his affair, and investigations on Huang as a target by foreign intelligence efforts. Huang’s resignation as company president, CEO, and board member took effect immediately, ending his 33-year tenure at the company. Huang’s admittance to an affair On November 8, Huang sent an
Jensen Huang's extramarital affairs threaten to upend Nvidia amid US-China tensions and a race for AI dominance
BUTUAN CITY, Agusan del Norte — Turning university research and early-stage tech prototypes into surviving businesses outside Metro Manila takes center stage here on Friday, Nov. 13. This comes as science officials, city mayors and campus startup managers convene for the 10th Technology Business Incubation (TBI) Summit. After a decade of setting up state-backed incubators
The projects reveal the scale of continuing demand for Nvidia hardware even as Washington seeks to curb Beijing's access to the technology powering the global AI boom
Experts from UP Cebu, in collaboration with Clean Air Asia, are set to deploy new sensor technology to support air quality monitoring in the province
A new lava dome was spotted in the summit crater of Mayon Volcano on Friday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said.
In its latest update, Microsoft says it had applied adjustments to the affected servers, but they did not result in sustained recovery
Microsoft services such as Outlook and Teams were disrupted for about 10 hours on Thursday as the tech giant struggled to fix issues with some servers, hitting businesses and government agencies globally that use the popular platforms.
The report provides case studies and discusses how stakeholders — from governments and civil society to tech companies and creators of content — can respond to the changing times and keep the information ecosystem whole
Australia's spy agency and federal police were among organisations caught up in an outage of Microsoft programmes on Friday, with the government triggering an agreement to ensure priority restoration of services.
North Korean state-backed hackers have stolen more than $400 million in cryptocurrency over the past 18 months using surreptitiously recorded images of people which are then used to target their contacts, the FBI said Thursday.
Microsoft 365, Outlook and Teams were down for thousands of US users on Thursday, according to outage-tracking website Downdetector.com, with the disruption also hitting connectors used by OpenAI's and Anthropic's AI services.
MANILA, Philippines— The Department of Education (DepEd) emphasized the vital role of public-private partnerships in driving nationwide digital transformation. DepEd issued that statement on Thursday, as public schools in the National Capital Region, including those in Navotas City and Caloocan City, received 133 information and communications technology (ICT) units. Education Secretary Sonny Angara led the
The departure could also have far-reaching consequences for US chip export policy, given Huang's push to preserve access to the Chinese market and his close ties with US President Donald Trump
MANILA, Philippines – What if you could receive a letter from Heaven? St. Peter wanted to answer this question when it began offering a digital, interactive, AI-assisted experience. St. Peter launched the “If Heaven Could Write” online campaign from October 27 to November 2 for the St. Peter’s DeathCare Week 2026. A digital remembrance Participants
A graduate of Holy Angel University scored the highest in the recent computer-based licensure examination for aeronautical engineers, the Professional Regulation Commission said.
Inamin ni Ai-Ai Delas Alas na nagkaroon siya ng tampo sa kaniyang mga anak na sina Sancho at Sophia dahil sa pag-aakalang kinakampihan ng mga ito ang dati niyang asawa na si Gerald Sibayan.
LEGAZPI CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) intends to expand the use of atmospheric water generators (AWGs) in water-insecure communities as the country copes with a strong El Niño. Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian led a benchmarking visit to Gilotongan Island in Cawayan, Masbate, on Wednesday to showcase a solar-powered facility
MANILA, Philippines – Days after its September 21, 2026 launch, the Philippine government’s AI assistant, Kuya A, incorrectly named US President Donald Trump as the Philippine president. When challenged, it named former US President Joe Biden before giving the correct answer, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the following morning. Integrated into the eGovPH Super App, Kuya A
Nahuli ang isang lalaking nagnakaw ng cellphone sa isang gadget store matapos siyang habulin ng mga tao sa Calasiao, Pangasinan.
Only 10 government agencies have so far filed personal data breach notifications with the National Privacy Commission.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said that it is already looking into possible exposure of taxpayer profile information after recent incidents of cybersecurity attack early this month.
BANGKOK, Thailand - Thailand's cabinet agreed new rules on noise and water use for data centers on Tuesday, after a review sparked by public concern over an AI-driven construction boom.
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino team Poison Ivy Gizy captured the first-ever Call of Duty: Mobile (CODM) Garena Battle Royale Cup championship after dominating the two-day Grand Finals inside the Ayala Malls Manila Bay Activity Center on November 7–8, 2026. The grand finals format that upped the stakes higher The 10-team finals cast brought together seven
MANILA, Philippines — Microsoft and the Department of Education (DepEd) have partnered to train 2,000 public school teachers in artificial intelligence (AI) literacy through a professional development program launched on November 5 in Makati City. The Microsoft Elevate for Educators program aims to equip teachers with the skills to integrate AI into classroom instruction while
For some, getting a new iPhone means capturing life’s best moments. For others, it means finding smarter ways to work, stay connected, and make everyday life easier. These reasons came together as Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) welcomed the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max with a nationwide midnight launch led by its flagship
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Local rice farming received a big modernization boost as the Department of Agriculture in Northern Mindanao (DA-10) officially commissioned a P68-million rice milling facility. Built for the provincial government under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) mechanization program, which is implemented by the DA’s Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization,
A swarm of Philippine giant honeybees has been spotted taking shelter in a flame tree at the Ateneo de Manila University campus.
SYDNEY, Australia - Artificial intelligence companies will have to abide by new "mandatory" safeguards when operating in Australia, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Tuesday.
Written by Shamina Singh, founder and president of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth and the EVP for Sustainability at Mastercard and Ilaria Chan, founding Chairwoman of Tech For Good Institute Filipinos are among Southeast Asia’s savviest scam spotters. But recognizing a scam and being resilient to one are two different things. As more technologies, like
Nintendo Singapore Pte. Ltd. today announced that Nintendo eShop and Nintendo Switch Online are now available in the Philippines starting today, November 10, 2026. Nintendo eShop allows players to purchase downloadable games and content, as well as try free demos of selected titles directly on their Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch console. With Nintendo
MANILA, Philippines – Magic: The Gathering (MTG) is heading into the final frontier with the release of its final expansion for 2026: Star Trek! The Star Trek universe makes its way into MTG’s card pool with an assortment of memorable characters, locations, and moments spanning the franchise’s rich history. Alongside new creature types like Klingon,
MANILA, Philippines – For the third time since its debut back at the 2018 Worlds in Incheon, South Korea, and the ALL OUT release back in 2020, Riot Games’ virtual K-pop group K/DA returned once again with another banger titled ‘FIRESTARTER’. Within two weeks since its release, the whole EP hit #1 on the worldwide
The sightings show positive signs of persistent marine wildlife despite changes in their coastal habitat following the earthquake, the DENR noted.
MANILA, Philippines — Boom Esports secured the Honor of Kings Philippine Kings League (PKL) Fall 2026 Championship after overpowering JGame Esports, 4-1, in the Grand Finals on November 8 at Samsung Hall, SM Aura, Taguig. The defending champions successfully retained their crown, extending their dominance in the league following an undefeated 9-0 regular-season campaign. Dominance
US President Donald Trump said the risks posed by artificial intelligence can be managed but signaled an openness to safeguards, telling CBS's "60 Minutes" that he "doesn't mind guardrails."
Environmental groups worldwide are using artificial intelligence to analyze climate data, track forest fires and count endangered wildlife - embracing a technology they also warn is driving a surge in electricity demand, water use and greenhouse-gas emissions.
WASHINGTON - Billions of years from now, the sun is expected to run out of fuel and greatly expand into what is called a red giant, eventually shedding its outer layers and leaving behind its dense core, a white dwarf. Some of the planets in our solar system would be destroyed while others might survive.
MANILA, Philippines – Experts believe that greater knowledge on the incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) in businesses is essential in promoting and ensuring growth for PH businesses, especially MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises). During the AIVF Manila 2026 on October 28, Chairman Wilson Chua revealed that he sees the forum as a potential game-changer
Octopuses are famous for slipping through seemingly impossible gaps. Scientists have now mapped how they do it, finding that these marine invertebrates organize their eight arms and soft bodies into a sequence that changes when the opening gets tighter -- a strategy that could offer lessons for robots designed to enter confined spaces.
A Siberian burial mound from the ancient Scythian culture dating to 2,800 years ago has yielded the oldest-known evidence for the use of cannabis for its mind-altering effects, with scientists finding its seeds among the grave goods and human hair bearing its chemical signatures inside the tomb.
Gamers are actually easy to please. In this guide, we give you probably the easiest demographic to please because what they want is pretty much straight to the point: video games and anything that supports the fandom. IKEA x XBOX Collection The IKEA and XBOX collaboration came from left field. Gamers in the Philippines are
BANGKOK, Thailand - A giant rodent weighing around 30 kilograms roamed what is now southern Thailand 33 to 35 million years ago, scientists said, after identifying a previously unknown species from two fossilized teeth.
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will showcase three agricultural and aquaculture innovations at the 2026 National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (NSTW) in General Santos City, on November 25–29. The annual NSTW serves as a platform for presenting locally developed technologies and research initiatives that highlight the country’s scientific and
In the past, having noise-cancellation features in your calls or while listening to music was always on the hardware side. Devices such as the Samsung Buds 4 Pro or Apple’s own AirPods would have hardware-powered noise cancellation features that would drive up the price of devices. You can tell from the pricing – where regular
MANILA, Philippines – The Social Security System (SSS) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) signed a data-sharing agreement to bring the MySSS card and select member services to the eGovPH superapp. Members will also be able to view their contribution history, their total number of contributions, and employer information on integration. “Our
MANILA, Philippines — Overwatch rolled out its Midseason 5 update on Nov. 4, 2026 introducing new in-game events, character skins, shop bundles and returning in-game activities ahead of the season’s conclusion. The update kicks off the five-week Taking Reign event, which runs until Dec. 7 and offers 24 reward tiers that players can unlock by
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Soccksargen observed notable behaviors of around 30,000 large flying foxes at Kulaman Valley in Arakan, Cotabato last October.
MANILA, Philippines – Nearly a decade after the last mainline installment, Professor Layton and the New World of Steam is bringing the gentleman detective back for a new adventure. Launching on December 10, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam, the game reunites Professor Layton and Luke in a
