Newsletter: Can Creativity Stay Human in the Age of AI? ASEAN-Korea Forum in Manila to Tackle Generative AI and Cultural IP

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As artificial intelligence and hyper-digitalization fundamentally reshape global creative business models, how can Asian creators scale and safeguard their original intellectual properties? The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Korea (MCST), the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE), and the ASEAN Foundation will address this pivotal question at the “2026 ASEAN-Korea Innovative Culture Forum,” taking place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Ayala Museum, Makati City.

Newsletter: Ateneo BUILD offers free AI training, int’l recognition for Filipino students

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Filipino students interested in artificial intelligence can join the free IOAI Philippines 2027 national selection for a chance to train and represent the country in international AI competitions. Hosted by Ateneo BUILD, the search is open to Filipino K–12 students studying here or abroad who were born on or after July 1, 2007. No programming experience is needed for the first round, which can be completed online using a mobile phone from November 16 to 22, 2026. Following the Philippine team’s four-medal debut in 2026, the program invites more young Filipinos to develop their AI skills and compete with peers from around the world. Register at https://ioaiph.org/. PHOTO: IOAI

Filipino students interested in artificial intelligence can join a free national competition for the chance to train and represent the Philippines at international AI olympiads in 2027. No programming experience nor a personal computer is needed for the first round, which students can take online using just a mobile phone.

Newsletter: Ateneo Professor to Lead International AI Education Society

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A Filipino educator specializing in the development, deployment, and impact measurement of AI innovations in Philippine schools has just been elected president of the International Artificial Intelligence in Education (IAIED) Society, which has over 1,500 members in 40 countries at the frontiers of computer science, education, and psychology. 

Newsletter: PLDT Group’s ERICA Wins 2026 AIBP Enterprise Innovation Award for Data and AI

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Representatives of the PLDT Group, led by FVP and Group Head for Enterprise Risk Management and Chief Data Privacy Officer Leah B Jimenez (center), received the 2026 ASEAN Enterprise Innovation Award for Data and AI, recognizing the Group’s innovation and contributions to advancing digital transformation in the Philippines.

The PLDT Group’s Enterprise Risk Intelligence Companion Agent (ERICA) has won the 2026 ASEAN Enterprise Innovation Award, Philippines – Data and AI Category. The award, presented by the ASEAN Innovation Business Platform (AIBP), recognizes organizations across Southeast Asia for transformative digital initiatives that demonstrate business impact, scalability, and strong governance.

Newsletter: Ademco Security Group Launches UltraSenSync as Vision AI Redesigns Security and Facilities Work

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Security and facilities work is running into a labour wall. The jobs built around watching screens and walking the same route are the ones younger workers will not take. At the same time, boards are asking those businesses for immediate efficiency gain from technology.

Newsletter: Ateneo researchers ask: Can AI help bridge the public health gap?

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Danika Geronimo, Ateneo Research Communications

An AI-assisted chest x-ray highlighting areas for further review. Ateneo medical experts are looking into whether new imaging technologies could offer a cost-effective approach to TB screening for patients. The findings have significant implications on broader public healthcare delivery, particularly with regard to the accessibility and cost-efficiency of similar AI-assisted healthcare solutions.

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In the Philippines, public healthcare remains inaccessible to many due to a variety of factors, including the high cost and limited availability of medical experts.

Newsletter: Korein Tillery Files Lawsuit on Behalf of Music Artists Against AI Music-Generation Platform Suno

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Korein Tillery has filed a new lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. The lawsuit is filed on behalf of acclaimed musician Jason Isbell and other music artists representing a proposed class of similarly situated musicians whose identities have been appropriated and commercially exploited without consent by AI music-generation platform Suno, Inc. The lawsuit asserts claims under a number of state right-of-publicity laws and the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act.

Newsletter: Bukidnon MSMEs gain AI edge through DTI, PLDT, Smart support

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For young entrepreneur Ckyr Leonardo of Ckyr Sports Supplies Trading, joining the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Bukidnon's Kapatid Mentor ME (KMME) Program came at a turning point for his business. 

Newsletter: Philippine teens win int’l AI Olympiad debut

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All four members of the Philippines’ first ever delegation to the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) won individual medals in the country’s debut at bringing home one silver and three bronze medals against 466 high school competitors from 108 countries and territories. Now in its third year, the IOAI was hosted in Astana, Kazakhstan, this August.

Newsletter: IntouchCX Recognized with 2026 Sustainability Leadership Award for Advancing Measurable ESG Impact

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IntouchCX, a global leader in AI-powered customer experience (CX) management, trust and safety, digital engagement, and back-office operations, has been named a recipient of the  2026 Sustainability Leadership Award in the 10,000+ employees category by the Business Intelligence Group (BIG). The award recognizes organizations demonstrating measurable leadership in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices while creating long-term value for employees, clients, and the communities they serve.  

Newsletter: Ateneo-led scientists invent artificial brain to predict heart health

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Danika Geronimo, Ateneo Research Communications

Cardiovascular disease is becoming increasingly common in young people aged 20 to 29, according to the World Health Organization, due to the rise in metabolic conditions such as obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes among young populations worldwide.

Newsletter: AI Usage Among 7th Gen Galaxy Foldables Users Grows in Southeast Asia and Oceania as Mobile Continues to be the Primary Gateway to AI

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Following the launch of the new Galaxy Z series at the Galaxy Unpacked event in London, Samsung leaders engaged with media from Southeast Asia and Oceania, sharing insights about how AI is evolving from a technology that people experiment with into one that is woven into everyday life.

Newsletter: Why Philippine Businesses Need an AI-powered Business Growth System

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Artificial intelligence has quickly become one of the most discussed topics in business. Yet many organizations continue to experience slow growth, inconsistent customer experiences, and operational inefficiencies despite investing in new software.

Newsletter: AI Visibility Expert Urges Evidence-Based Discussion on Proposed Pax Silica AI and Semiconductor Hub

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 AI Visibility and Implementation Expert Cyrus Santiago is encouraging Filipinos to evaluate the proposed Pax Silica AI and Semiconductor Hub using verified information and credible sources rather than unverified online narratives.

Newsletter: As AI Changes Search, SERPWeave Expands Its Approach to SEO

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Artificial intelligence is changing the way people search for information online. AI-generated search summaries and conversational search tools are becoming part of everyday decision-making, influencing how users research products, compare services, and evaluate businesses before visiting a website. As search behavior evolves, many organizations are asking how they should adapt their online visibility strategies.

Newsletter: PLDT and Smart recognized at LinkedIn Talent Awards for employer brand and AI learning

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PLDT and Smart are recognized at the LinkedIn Talent Awards

PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) received honors at the LinkedIn Talent Awards Philippines, reflecting their sustained efforts to foster a workplace that values learning, skills development, and long term career growth.

Newsletter: Sprout Solutions to Stage Annual State of HR Summit 2026 Focused on “Leading a People-First AI Transformation”

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Sprout Solutions, the Philippines' leading homegrown HR and payroll technology company, will hold the State of HR Summit 2026 on July 8, 2026, at Dusit Thani Manila, bringing together HR leaders, business executives, and people managers to discuss how organizations can accelerate performance with AI while remaining people-first.

Newsletter: Women at PLDT fuel continuous learning to shape the future of connectivity

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Across the organization, women employees are demonstrating strong momentum in continuous learning, particularly in AI, strengthening the company’s ability to support the growing connectivity demands of Filipinos.

As PLDT continues to advance its digital and AI-driven transformation, investments in employee development are increasingly translating into better experiences for customers. Across the organization, women employees are demonstrating strong momentum in continuous learning, particularly in AI, strengthening the company’s ability to design smarter digital services, respond more quickly to customer needs, and support the growing connectivity demands of millions of Filipinos. 

Newsletter: Insider One, the Leading Agentic AI Platform Powering Autonomous, End-to-End Customer Engagement, Acquires Bluecore

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Insider One, the leading Agentic Customer Engagement Platform, announced its acquisition of Bluecore, a leading retail martech unicorn serving more than 400 US enterprise brands, including ALO Yoga, J.Crew, Sephora, Bloomingdale's, The North Face, Ralph Lauren, QVC, and Michael Kors. The acquisition will complement Insider One’s position as the most complete agentic platform for autonomous, end-to-end customer engagement.

Newsletter: Get AI Citations with Horatos AI: Top GEO Agency in Singapore

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The digital marketing landscape in Singapore has reached an inflection point in 2026. While businesses continue investing heavily in traditional SEO to rank on Google, a parallel universe of search has emerged—one where ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google's AI Overviews answer questions directly without sending users to websites. This fundamental shift has created a new optimization discipline called Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), and Horatos AI stands at the forefront of this revolution in Singapore.