A 97-year-old Philippine company closes down
Sugar refiner Central Azucarera Don Pedro in Nasugbu, Batangas, terminates all its employees, saying 'increased sugar importation' by the government in the past years hurt its operations. Thousands of sugarcane planters and field workers are affected......»»
Cebu City OBO temporarily closes condo unit after child’s fatal fall
Cebu City OBO temporarily closes condo unit after child’s fatal fall.....»»
Davraa Meet 2024 closes on a high note in Davao City
Davraa Meet 2024 closes on a high note in Davao City.....»»
Misamis Oriental s pilgrimage site closes for tourism upgrade
Misamis Oriental s pilgrimage site closes for tourism upgrade.....»»
Globe reports steep 73.7% decline in blocked bank-related spam, scam SMS in 2023
The telecommunications company Globe has reported a significant 73.7% decrease in the number of blocked spam and scam SMS related to banks in 2023. This reduction is a result of the interception of 21.9 million bank-related fraudulent messages, a sharp decline from the 83.39 million messages blocked the previous year. Globe attributes this achievement to its proactive strategies and strong partnerships with major banks and financial institutions in the Philippines. The company has established anti-fraud alliances with the Bankers Association of the Philippines and individual players in the finance sector, enabling the sharing of data and intelligence to prevent and investigate fraud effectively. Anton Bonifacio, Chief Information Security Officer at Globe, emphasized the company's commitment to combating financial fraud and enhancing security measures for customer protection. Globe has invested approximately US$20 million to improve its spam and scam SMS detection and blocking system and operates a 24/7 Security Operations Center to filter out unwanted messages from both international and domestic sources. Despite certain limitations, Globe remains dedicated to customer protection and emphasizes the need for a unified approach in the fight against fraud. The company is focused on leveraging technology and strengthening alliances with key stakeholders to combat fraudulent activities. As Globe continues to advance its technologies and collaborations, it aims to provide a safer and more secure digital environment for its customers. For more information about Globe and its initiatives, visit www.globe.com.ph. (SPONSORED CONTENT).....»»
Man, 4-year-old daughter shot dead in Abra
A 44-year-old man and his four-year-old daughter were gunned down in Sitio Quemmel, Barangay Lubluba in Dolores, Abra on Wednesday night......»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: Father jailed for gunning down son in Lahug, Cebu City
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast to know the latest news in and out of Cebu. Here’s what you need to know this Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Father jailed for gunning down son in Lahug, Cebu City A 63-year-old father landed in jail after he allegedly gunned down his own son whom he had an altercation.....»»
Naga : 2 men, who allegedly abducted, molested 2 minor sisters, nabbed
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two young men, whose ages are 18 years old and 19 years old, were arrested for allegedly abducting and molesting two minors a 14-year-old girl and her 11-year-old sister. These happened in Barangay South Poblacion in the City of Naga in southern Cebu on Tuesday afternoon, January 23. READ: Drunk.....»»
World Down Syndrome Day: Big sister s journey with Down Syndrome sibling
World Down Syndrome Day: Big sister s journey with Down Syndrome sibling.....»»
Boulevard Holdings Q2 net income down 86% y/y, down 336% q/q
Boulevard Holdings reported a Q2/23 net loss of P33 million, down 86% from its Q2/22 net loss of P18 million, and down 336% from its Q1/23 net income of P14 million......»»
2 children dead in Philippine fire
MANILA, April 19 (Xinhua) -- Philippine police reported Friday that two children died in a fire after they were trapped inside their hut in Cavite province, south of Manila. Police said the fire gutted the siblings, the four-year-old girl and her three-year-old brother, around 3 p.m. local time Thursday. The children's 22-year-old mother told investigators that she left the siblings in the house to gather.....»»
Man from Barili nabbed for ‘raping’ 5-year-old stepdaughter
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 31-year-old man from Barili town in southwestern Cebu has admitted to raping his 5 year-old stepdaughter on Monday after he reportedly heard someone whisper in his ears, telling him to sexually abuse the girl. The suspect told Barili police that he was sorry for what he did. Police Staff Sergeant.....»»
Mother nabbed for ‘sexually exploiting’ 8-year-old daughter online
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 31-year-old mother from Cebu City will be spending some time in jail after she was nabbed for allegedly peddling her 8-year-old daughter by offering the child’s explicit photos and videos to foreign customers online. The suspect (name withheld) was tagged as a high-volume producer and seller of child pornography. The.....»»
Lee bucks shooting woes as Magnolia closes in on ending finals drought
Paul Lee bails Magnolia out with a clutch shot as the Hotshots move on the verge of their first PBA finals appearance since the 2021 Philippine Cup.....»»
Chicago Rideshare Drivers Stage Strike, Limiting OHare Trips – The Daily Guardia
Title: Rideshare Drivers Plan Strike for Better Wages, Safety, and Protection Date: [Insert Date] Word Count: 384 (Company Name), (Company Name), and (Company Name), three.....»»
Lisa ng Blackpink naglunsad ng sariling artist management company
ISA na namang miyembro ng K-Pop girl group na Blackpink ang nagtayo ng sariling label company. Sa isang Instagram post, ibinandera ni Lisa ang kanyang black and white picture na nakasuot ng tuxedo at kasabay niyan ay inanunsyo niya na may sarili na siyang artist management company. Tinatag niya ang “LLOUD” bilang paraan upang lumikha.....»»
Index closes flat on lack of market-moving news
The stock market opened the week with minimal gains as investors waited for catalysts......»»
Muhammad Alis Thrilla in Manila shorts expected to smash auction records - Muhammad Ali
Bids for trunks from 1975 fight against Joe Frazier could reach $6m in online Sothebys auction The shorts worn by Muhammad Ali during his famous Thrilla in Manila fight in 1975 are expected to smash auction records at Sothebys in New York next week. The white satin Everlast trunks, which Ali signed with a black Sharpie pen, have attracted bids of $3.8m (3m) in an online auction that closes on 12 April. That puts the trunk.....»»
Taguig closes Makati park for alleged lack of permits
The Taguig City government has ordered the closure of the Makati Park and Garden for allegedly not having the necessary permits to operate......»»
Fencer Maxine Esteban closes in on Olympic slot, but not for PH team
Top Filipino fencer Maxine Esteban inches closer to qualifying for the Paris Games, but this time representing Ivory Coast, which she thanked for giving her a ‘shot to retake’ her dream to compete in the Olympics.....»»
Serious crash near Helensville closes busy road
Police are responding to a serious crash in South Head, Auckland.The crash between two vehicles near the intersection of Evans Road and South Head Road was reported at about 9.51am.Three people were injured in the crash and transported to hospital, one in a serious condition, two others in a moderate condition.The crash has closed South Head Road in both directions.Traffic management is in p.....»»