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Learn effective utilization of government funds
Inefficient utilization of funds has been a continuous problem in the public sector, causing delays or non-implementation of government programs, projects, and activities, among others. Such issues defeat the purpose of budgeted and allocated funds that should benefit the general public......»»
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).....»»
MRC Allied buys 31% stake in Rappler
MRC Allied disclosed that it has agreed to purchase the entirety of Dolphin Fire Group’s 31.2% interest in Rappler Holdings Corp, which is the parent company of the Rappler news company......»»
Davao swimmer Ernie Gawilan secures 3rd Paralympics spot
Davao swimmer Ernie Gawilan secures 3rd Paralympics spot.....»»
Mober secures $2-M in seed funding to electrify Philippine logistics
Mober secures $2-M in seed funding to electrify Philippine logistics.....»»
MRT-3, LRT-2 may ‘libreng sakay’ para sa solo parent sa April 20
SINO sa inyo ang single parent na nagko-commute at sumasakay ng tren? Maswerte kayo bukas, April 20, dahil maliban sa pagdiriwang ng “Solo Parent’s Day,” may handog na libreng sakay ang Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) at Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) para sa inyo! Ayon sa mga pamunuan, ipatutupad ang free rides.....»»
Solo parent cards of ‘embo’ residents not valid in Makati
The local government of Makati yesterday announced that the solo parent cards of residents from the enlisted men’s barrio or “embo” barangays are no longer valid in the city......»»
Government releases P3.4 billion calamity funds in Q1
The government released a total of P3.4 billion in calamity funds in the first quarter of the year as it financed various disaster relief operations......»»
DBM: P1.95 billion calamity funds released in February
Up to P1.95 billion in calamity funds was released last month to finance various disaster relief operations......»»
Apex Mining must be held accountable, says Lumad group
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 13 February)—An indigenous group has condemned Apex Mining Company for their apparent neglect of their workers and demanded that the firm be held accountable for the casualties during the February 6 landslide in Masara. “Why did Apex Mining company continue its 24-hour mining operations, using three shifts of workers, during the […].....»»
K-pop fandoms join hands to raise funds for Girls Can campaign
Globe, through its KmmunityPH online K-culture community, recently partnered up with several K-pop girl group fandoms to raise funds for World Vision’s "Girls Can" campaign......»»
Studying Your Business Rivals to Stay on Top
Who ever said you can’t be a small business owner and a spy at the same time? As you ramp up your business operations to have a larger piece of the pie or your share in the industry you’re in, you must have a keen understanding of your competitors, dissecting their strategies, strengths, and weaknesses […].....»»
Citicore Renewable Energy IPO scheduled for May 31
Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation [CREC 3.88 pre-IPO] [link], the parent company of Citicore Energy REIT [CREIT 2.85 unch; 37% avgVol], has scheduled its IPO for May 31 after postponing its listing due to market conditions and negotiating a P5 billion stock sale of CREIT shares to the SM Investments [SM 975.00 ?0.5%; 156% avgVol] group......»»
DigiPlus earmarks P2 billion for 2024 capex
Fast-growing digital entertainment company DigiPlus Interactive Corp. plans to spend as much as P2 billion this year as it looks to sustain its growth momentum and ramp up its digital offerings......»»
Catriona, Sam ‘spotted’ together, hirit ng netizens: ‘Ogie left the group’
FRESH na fresh pa ang balita ni Ogie Diaz patungkol sa nasagap nilang chika na matagal nang hiwalay ang engaged couple na sina Catriona Gray at Sam Milby. Pero ilang oras matapos itong i-upload sa YouTube vlog ng showbiz insider ay kumalat ang pictures ng couple na magkasama sa event ng kanilang kaibigang aktres na.....»»
GCash Disappears on Google Play Store, Company Says for Updates
Late last night, users were surprised to find that the GCash app had vanished from the Google Play Store, prompting concerns and speculation, with the company ensuring users that their funds and accounts remain secure. As of 2 AM, the GCash app was nowhere to be found on the Play Store, leading to the circulation […].....»»
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.....»»
Group demands accounting of Cebu City COVID-19 funds
CEBU CITY, Philippines—A coalition is demanding transparency and accountability for the budget allocated for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic response here. The Freedom Debt Coalition composed of various cause-oriented groups in the city said there is a need to show the public a transparent liquidation of the P3.5 billion funds for the pandemic response since […].....»»
‘DOH has P40 billion excess funds that can fund senior health care’
As the House of Representatives tries to find ways to improve the measly allocation for the health care of senior citizens, it turns out that the Department of Health has “excess funds” to support such a program......»»
Marcos approves release of P9.7 billion unprogrammed funds for DPWH projects
President Marcos has approved the release of P9.7 billion from the unprogrammed funds for public works and road repair whose original budget was slashed and included in the P60 billion in last-minute insertions in the 2024 national budget by some members of the House of Representatives......»»