Decline in exploitation cases; advocacy efforts strengthened
AN OFFICIAL from the Police Regional Office-Davao Region (PRO-Davao) reported two cases of online exploitation of women and children in the region in 2022......»»
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).....»»
Daily Guardian: Delta Airlines (NYSE:DAL) Shares Decline Following Revised FY24 Forecast
Delta Airlines (NYSE:DAL) experienced a decline in pre-market trading as it reported its Q4 and FY23 results, causing concerns among investors. The airline’s FY24 earnings.....»»
DOJ appeals for patience on Teves, Bantag cases
The Department of Justice yesterday appealed to the public for patience on the cases of former Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. and former corrections chief Gerald Bantag, saying efforts are being made to ensure that proper legal processes are followed......»»
Philippines logs 40 pertussis deaths this year
MANILA, March 28 (Xinhua) -- Forty children have died of whopping cough, a respiratory infection also called pertussis, since this year, the Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) has reported. The DOH said in a statement on Wednesday that cases have continued to increase since the start of this year, recording 568 cases from Jan. 1 to March 16. "The total number of cases for the same period in 2023 was.....»»
U.S. Measles Cases Surpass 2023 Levels, C.D.C. Says – The Daily Guardian
The Daily Guardian – Measles Cases on the Rise in the United States Measles cases in the United States have been steadily increasing this year,.....»»
PNP warns public of rise in cyber identity theft cases
The PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) said that it has recorded 178 cases of "hijack profile" or identity theft cases from November 2023 to February 2024, half of which (89) took place in February alone......»»
WHO sounds alarm over rising measles cases in Western Pacific region
MANILA, March 1 (Xinhua) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday expressed alarm over a 255 percent increase in measles cases in 2023 from a year earlier in the Western Pacific Region due to gaps in vaccination coverage, disease surveillance, and travel of people from countries experiencing outbreaks. The UN health agency said the region recorded 5,044 cases in 2023, higher than that in 2021 and 2022 co.....»»
WHO sounds alarm over rising measles cases in Western Pacific region
MANILA, March 1 (Xinhua) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday expressed alarm over a 255 percent increase in measles cases in 2023 from a year earlier in the Western Pacific Region due to gaps in vaccination coverage, disease surveillance, and travel of people from countries experiencing outbreaks. The UN health agency said the region recorded 5,044 cases in 2023, higher than that in 2021 and 2022 co.....»»
Philippines seeks ADB support on infrastructure, digitalization
The Philippines is seeking strengthened support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the country’s infrastructure push, both physical and digital, and in improving the capacities of small businesses......»»
CSC strengthens government workers’ right to organize
The Civil Service Commission has strengthened the policy on government workers’ right to organize as it launched the consolidated rules and regulations on conciliation services, the effectivity of collective negotiation agreements and recognition of national employees’ organizations......»»
Palawan Group of Companies and SB Corporation join forces for enhanced payment solutions
The Palawan Group of Companies, a trusted leader in pawning and financial services, has strengthened its strategic partnership with Small Business Corporation (SB Corp.) to enhance payment solutions for micro-, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the Philippines. Established in 1991 under RA No. 6977 and subsequently amended by RA 8289 in 1997, SB Corp......»»
Government workers call for regularization, wage hike
Public employees have decried the extended employment of job order and contract service workers in government, saying that it prolonged the exploitation of contractual workers......»»
Marcos wants online child sex abuse stopped
President Marcos wants the elimination of online sexual abuse and exploitation of children to be his legacy as he regards the crime, whose youngest victim in the country is a three-month-old infant, as “unFilipino,” the Department of Justice said yesterday......»»
Marcos Jr’s Cha-cha: A Threat to Filipino Migrants and the Motherland
In a world fraught with uncertainty, where the allure of overseas employment often masks the harsh realities of exploitation and separation, Migrante Europe's stance against Marcos Jr's cha-cha serves as a beacon of hope......»»
Petro Gazz s Palma underscores importance of trust
Petro Gazz captain Remy Palma reiterated the value of trust in Coach Koji Tsuzurabara’s system as the Angels strengthened their semis bid in the PVL All-Filipino Conference......»»
PDEA, PCG ink deal to prevent entry of illegal drugs
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency and the Philippine Coast Guard have strengthened their partnership to prevent the entry of illegal drugs through the country’s coastlines......»»
Decouple
As expected, the historic trilateral summit held this week in Washington strengthened security cooperation between the US, Japan and the Philippines......»»
Reflections after a prison visit
Given the constraints they face, political prisoners deserve our utmost respect for choosing defiance instead of compromise and collaboration with the class enemy. They provide a dignified example of how to live a life devoted to the cause of fighting with the oppressed. Their activism is demonized and criminalized by those who see no evil in the obscene hoarding of the nation’s wealth by the elite and the exploitation of the poor and powerless by those in power. The post Reflections after a prison visit appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Rights groups call for a safer environment for children
By DOMINIC GUTOMAN Bulatlat.com MANILA – Half a million Filipino children were trafficked for the production of new child sexual exploitation material in 2022, according to rights groups. Over the past 15 years, online child sexual abuse material surged by 15,000 percent, according to non-profit organization Thorn: Digital Defenders of Children. Women’s group Gabriela attributed… The post Rights groups call for a safer environment for children appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Pinoy children unable to report online sex abuse – report
Fifty-five percent of children surveyed in the Philippines did not know how to report harmful content on social media, a report on online child sexual exploitation and abuse revealed......»»