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).....»»
Philippines tallies 6 heat-related deaths
MANILA, April 24 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday said it has received at least 34 cases of heat-related illness, including six deaths, from January 1 to April 18 this year. "The causes of death are still for verification," DOH Assistant Secretary Albert Domingo said. The 34 reported heat-related cases were from the central Visayas region in the central Philippines, the.....»»
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SINGAPORE -- Singapore's fintech sector amassed total funding of 2.2 billion U.S. dollars in 2023, a 68 percent decline compared to 2022, according to a report issued by accountancy giant KPMG Tuesday. Deal activity also saw a sharp drop, halving to 189 in 2023 from the previous year, the report said. (Singapore-Economy-Investment) - - - - SYDNEY -- The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) on Tuesday ke.....»»
Philippines FDI net inflows drop by 29.6 pct in October
MANILA, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- Foreign direct investment (FDI) that flowed into the Philippines declined year-on-year by 29.6 percent in October 2023 to 655 million U.S. dollars, the country's central bank said Wednesday. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the latest figure brought the country's FDI net inflows from January to October 2023 to 6.5 billion dollars, a 17.5 percent decline from the same period.....»»
Producer prices decline at slower pace in March
Factory gate prices contracted at a slower pace in March from the previous month due mainly to the slower decline in the prices of petroleum products, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority ......»»
Debt payments decline to P294 billion in February
The Marcos administration reduced its debt service to P294 billion in February amid the decline in the payment for the loan principal borrowed by the government......»»
Drug supply in Visayas to decline after P9.68B ‘shabu’ haul in Batangas
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The drug supply in Visayas region is expected to drop dramatically following the seizure of P9.68 billion worth of shabu in a Batangas port. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Central Visayas (PDEA-7) said it is anticipating the decline since the seized contraband is expected to be distributed to the southern.....»»
Inflation rises 3.4% in February, ending 4-month decline
The country's inflation rate gained momentum in February 2024 as the costs of food and non-alcoholic beverages surged, ending a four-month decline......»»
Alcover pushes for agricultural scholarships amid student decline
Alcover pushes for agricultural scholarships amid student decline.....»»
DA moving to prevent decline in onion farmgate price
Efforts are now being done to prevent the further decline in the farmgate price of onions as farmers are forced to sell their produce at about P20 per kilo, Department of Agriculture spokesman Arnel De Mesa said......»»
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.....»»
UnionDigital Bank revenue grows to over P5 billion
UnionDigital Bank, the digital banking arm of Aboitiz-led Union Bank of the Philippines, saw its revenue grow to over P5 billion in 2023 mainly driven by higher deposits and loans......»»
DSWD claims no staff involved in ‘ayuda scam’
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region XI reported that their investigation showed none of their personnel had been involved in the alleged “ayuda scam” happening in Davao Region......»»
Mga tauhan ng Valenzuela hospital sasampolan sa palit-ulo scam
SASAMPOLAN ng pamahalaang lokal ng Valenzuela City ang ilang tauhan ng isang pribadong ospital sa lungsod matapos nilang pigilang makalabas ang mga kaanak ng mga nasawi ritong pasyente dahil sa kawalan ng ibabayad sa kanilang serbisyo. The post Mga tauhan ng Valenzuela hospital sasampolan sa palit-ulo scam first appeared on Abante......»»
Negros Occidental town exec in PNP ‘hiring scam’ expelled
A councilor in La Castellana, Negros Occidental, who was tagged in a police recruitment scam has been expelled from the municipal council......»»
Sandigan junks fertilizer scam case vs supplier
The Sandiganbayan has junked a fertilizer scam case against a private supplier due to the Office of the Ombudsman’s inordinate delay in its investigation......»»
Yexel Sebastian ‘biktima’ rin sa investment scam: Naipit lang po tayo
PINALAGAN ng social media personality at toy collector na si Yexel Sebastian ang inilabas na ulat ng GMA News kung saan inireklamo siya sa Department of Justice (DOJ) kaugnay ng umano’y “junket investment scam” na umabot ng P50B. Matatandaang base sa report ng “24 Oras”, umabot daw sa 30 katao ang nagreklamo sa National Bureau.....»»
Sherilyn Reyes binabayaran pa rin ang P35-M na utang matapos ma-scam
UMABOT pala sa P35 million ang kailangang bayaran ng aktres na si Sherilyn Reyes-Tan matapos ma-scam sa kanyang bag business. Talaga raw namulubi si Sherilyn at ang kanyang pamilya nang todo dahil sa panloloko sa kanya ng isang doktorang kliyente niya na kumukuha sa kanya ng mga branded bags para maibenta. Limang taon na raw.....»»
Hundreds rescued from love scam center in the Philippines - Saudi Gazette
Hundreds rescued from love scam center in the Philippines Saudi Gazette.....»»
Matteo, Sarah ginagamit ng sindikato sa socmed: Big SCAM…mag-ingat!
MAY bagong scam na kumakalat ngayon online na sangkot ang celebrity couple na sina Sarah Geronimo at Matteo Guidicelli. Makikita sa viral post ang litrato ng mag-asawa bilang ambassadors ng Philippine Identification System (Philsys), kalakip ang balitang mabibigyan umano ng ayudang P5,000 ang lahat ng may National ID. Para sa kaalaman ng marami, taong 2021.....»»
Romblon lawmaker, ex-Eastern Samar government cleared in fertilizer scam
Romblon Rep. Eleandro Jesus Madrona and former Eastern Samar governor Clotilde Salazar have been cleared of graft in connection with the 2004 fertilizer fund scam......»»