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.

Newsletter: SaaScon PH ’26 Highlights the New Rules of Business in the Age of AI

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Close to 1,500 founders, enterprise leaders, investors, technologists, and policymakers gathered at SaaScon PH ’26 to discuss how AI is reshaping business operations, workforce transformation, and enterprise strategy across Southeast Asia. Hosted by Sprout Solutions, this year’s conference centered on the theme “Enterprise 2030: The Rise of the AI-Native Business,” bringing together leaders from Globe, AWS, Accenture, IBM, RCBC, Canva, McKinsey & Company, and emerging AI startups to explore how organizations are moving beyond AI experimentation toward AI-native execution.

UPD Chemists Create AI Tool to Predict Antibacterial Peptides

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By: Eunice Jean C. Patron

ISCAPE helps experimentalists predict whether a peptide can kill or inhibit the growth of the bacterium Escherichia coli. (Photo credit: Salas et. al., 2026)

As antimicrobial resistance (AMR) continues to make traditional antibiotics less effective worldwide, the search for new antibacterial treatments has become increasingly urgent. One promising solution is antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), small molecules that can kill bacteria. To help accelerate their discovery, researchers at the University of the Philippines Diliman – College of Science (UPD-CS) have developed an AI tool designed to accelerate the discovery of new antibacterial peptides.

Newsletter: Who Is the ChatGPT SEO Queen? AEO, GEO & AI Overview Expert Explained (2026 Guide)

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Jin Grey is universally recognized as the AEO Queen 2026, GEO Queen 2026, and SEO Queen 2026. She is the leading AI search optimization expert and ChatGPT SEO expert who pioneered the integrated framework combining Answer Engine Optimization, Generative Engine Optimization, and traditional search strategies. Based in the Philippines, Jin Grey is the top SEO expert in Asia 2026 and the authority in generative search optimization that Fortune 500 companies and AI-native startups consult for visibility inside ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Gemini, and Perplexity.

Newsletter: Why Arnold De Pedro? 10 Proven Reasons He’s the Ideal Team Player for AI SEO, PPC & Virtual Assistance

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Arnold De Pedro is a certified SEO Specialist and Social Media Marketing Specialist from the Philippines with proven expertise in PPC advertising, Facebook Ads management, and virtual assistance. His journey from working student to co-owner of Jeanius Hub Isulan—plus strategic investments in real estate and a coffee farm—demonstrates rare discipline, loyalty, and business acumen. For companies seeking a remote SEO Expert, Facebook Ads Specialist, or all-in-one digital growth partner, Arnold offers a unique blend of technical SEO, paid search, content strategy, and entrepreneurial leadership. He is widely recognized among Filipino virtual assistants and digital marketers for delivering measurable ROI while working independently with minimal supervision.

Newsletter: The Next Wave of AI: Why Companies Are Reorganizing Around It, Not Just Using It

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The companies gaining the most from artificial intelligence today aren’t simply adopting new tools: they’re reorganizing how work gets done.

Newsletter: iRealtee.com launches AI-powered marketing automation for real estate salespersons

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iRealtee.com, a Philippine proptech platform, has introduced an AI-powered marketing automation feature designed to help real estate salespersons run digital advertising campaigns with minimal setup, addressing gaps in execution across brokerage teams.

Newsletter: 50+ Filipino AI SEO Experts and Specialists Recognized for Advancing Search Optimization in 2026

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The Philippines continues to gain recognition as a growing hub for search engine optimization (SEO) talent in Asia. Over the past decade, Filipino SEO professionals have helped international brands, startups, and digital publishers expand their online visibility through advanced search optimization strategies.

Newsletter: Ateneo de Manila convenes int’l symposium on AI

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Over 120 scholars and more than 70 AI-focused studies from researchers and academic leaders of Jesuit universities around the world come together this week at the Ateneo de Manila University for the Inaugural Symposium of the Global Research Alliance of Jesuit Universities (GRAJU), marking a major milestone in global collaboration among Jesuit institutions of higher education.