Use of AI Depicting a Real Person’s Identity: Observed by NPC
Notice to the Public On August 11, Tuesday, the National Privacy Commission (NPC) issued a statement addressing the increasing circulation of A.I. (Artificial Intelligence)-generated content, but not limited to, images and videos depicting real and identifiable persons without prior consent by the said person. The Commission reminds the public that under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA) that A.I.-generated content depicting real persons may still include biometric […]
Philippines’ Digital VAT Collection to Hit ₱27.9B by 2029
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) forecasts that total VAT collection by 2029 will reach Php 27.9 billion, as digital services are now also taxed.
Coins.ph Expands Stablecoin Access for USDT, USDC with Tempo
Coins.ph is expanding its stablecoin infrastructure through an integration with Tempo, a payments-focused Layer 1 blockchain incubated by Stripe and Paradigm. Beginning August 9, 2026, Coins.ph users gained multi-chain deposit and withdrawal capabilities for Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC) through the Tempo network. The innovative feature comes as stablecoins continue to gain attention as a practical tool […]