Tech Pilipinas

16/01/2026

Is Grok down or not working? The Philippines blocks the Grok AI chatbot over deepfake concerns. Here's what happened, what it means for users, and what's next.

18/11/2025

Ready to leave your bulky wallet at home? Google Wallet is officially here in the Philippines, bringing the power of Google Pay to your Android phone!

But how do you set it up? Is it secure? And does it work with local cards like GCash, Maya, or your bank?

We answer all these questions in our new step-by-step guide. We'll show you exactly how to add your cards to the Google Wallet app, how to use "tap to pay" at your favorite stores, and how to check out online securely.

Start paying with just your phone. Read the full guide: https://techpilipinas.com/set-up-use-google-pay-philippines-google-wallet/

18/11/2025

GoTyme Bank is the only debit card that can be linked to and used in Google Pay. Make sure to unlock your GoTyme card first before linking it to Google Pay.

18/11/2025

Google officially launched Google Pay in the Philippines today, November 18, 2025, marking the entry of the first major global digital wallet into the country. The service allows Filipino users to make seamless contactless payments using their Android smartphones and wearables.

The new payment system is integrated into the Google Wallet app, which is available for download on Google Play. Users can add their debit or credit cards to the app and then tap-to-pay at any merchant with an NFC-enabled (Near-Field Communication) terminal.

Aside from in-store payments, Google Pay also facilitates faster in-app and online checkouts, which eliminates the need to manually enter card details when making purchases.

Read more: https://techpilipinas.com/google-pay-officially-launches-philippines/

29/10/2025

GCash denies a major data leak, stating systems are secure. Regulators like the NPC and CICC are now investigating the claims.

Mobile wallet giant GCash has issued a strong denial following allegations that a database containing the sensitive information of millions of its users

23/04/2025

Don't know your voting precinct? Use the COMELEC Precinct Finder to find your assigned precinct and polling center for the May 12, 2025 elections.

In case you don't know your precinct number for the upcoming October 30, 2023 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections, there's a quick solution

28/02/2025

Microsoft might be shutting down Skype in 2025. Learn about the timeline, reasons, and what's next for Skype users.

In a surprising move that could mark the end of an era, Microsoft appears to be preparing to discontinue Skype, the once-dominant video and voice calling

25/01/2025

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29/11/2024

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18/10/2024

Looking for your GCash reference number? Learn how to check your reference number in GCash to keep track of all your transactions.

You know the drill. You pay through GCash and then show the proof of payment to the seller. Part of the process is to take a screenshot of the

14/10/2024

Don't know the Revenue District Office you're registered under? Learn how to check your BIR RDO code online via the RDO Finder website.

As a Filipino citizen, it's your patriotic duty and responsibility to pay your proper taxes. Part of being a good taxpayer is knowing your RDO code. If