PH's 2025 in tech: Top 6 in ChatGPT use, highest scam rate, internet initiatives
Source: Rappler
Published on: 2025-11-29 00:03
Deepening digital habits collide with infrastructure gaps, cybersecurity threats, and rising governance challenges The Philippines' digital sector in 2025 was defined by connectivity initiatives, uneven infrastructure, and growing policy debates about how to govern an increasingly online society, including AI and blockchain. New data from Google, mobile networks trade group GSMA, and the government paints a picture of a country where digital habits are deepening -- from e-commerce and e-wallet payments to AI use and online public services -- yet still shaped by gaps in connectivity, cybersecurity, and regulatory oversight. As the digital economy grows and state-led digitalization accelerates, questions around data sovereignty, platform accountability, and the risks that accompany financial inclusion have become central. The challenge heading into 2026 is not adoption, but whether the...
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