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BSP logs 40K complaints relating to financial consumer protection; only 5% come from Mindanao

SINCE the effectivity of the Financial Consumer Protection Act (Republic Act 11765) in June 2022, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has logged more than 40,000 complaints from customers of different BSP-supervised financial institutions from all over the Philippines. Of this number, only around 5 percent come from Mindanao, implying the Mindanaoans' unawareness of the law......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

AC gov t to strengthen child protection policies

AC gov t to strengthen child protection policies.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Slope protection built in Brgy. Marcatubig

Samar First District Engineering Office has completed the construction of the slope protection in Brgy. Marcatubig, Calbayog City, Samar......»»

Category: newsSource:  samarnewsRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

Cebu Archdiocese prioritizes protection of its religious artifacts

Cebu Archdiocese prioritizes protection of its religious artifacts.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

SC asked to recall environmentalists’ protection order

The Supreme Court has been asked to recall the temporary protection order it granted to environmentalists Jonila Castro and Jhed Tamano, who claimed they were seized by the military in Bataan last year. The Office of the Solicitor General yesterday filed an urgent motion, saying a Bulacan court had issued arrest warrants against Castro and Tamano on charges of grave oral defamation......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Groups hail SC’s protection orders on abducted activists Tamano, Castro

Environmental groups applauded the issuance of the Supreme Court of protection writs on abducted environmental activists Jhed Tamano and Jonila Castro......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

2 activists get SC protection

The Supreme Court has granted environmental activists Jhed Tamano and Jonila Castro protection from state security agents, saying there was an “established violation or threat” to their lives, liberty and security......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

PDIC studying increase in bank deposit protection limit

The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp said that it is conducting a study to determine if the current protection limit of P500,000 should be increased along with the introduction of other measures to “instill market discipline”......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

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).....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

BSP to strengthen consumer protection

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is further strengthening consumer protection measures as complaints breached the 30,000 level from January to September last year......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Marcos Jr. bans ‘wang-wang’ use by government officials

For road safety and better traffic management, President Marcos has revived a policy prohibiting government officials and personnel from using sirens or wang-wang, blinkers and other similar signaling or flashing devices......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 12th, 2024

Off-White™ opens door in NUSTAR Cebu City

Cebu City, February 15th — Off-White™ is happy to announce that Virgil Abloh’s legacy is celebrated yet again in the Philippines, by the launch of Off-White™ Cebu in NUSTAR Resort Cebu. Opening to the public on 18th February 2024, Off-White™ Cebu will be the third branch of the beloved brand in the country following the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Manila’s Tanduay, Paco fire stations lobbied for restoration

The Tanduay and Paco fire stations in Manila – both presumed to be in existence for over a hundred years – might see a better future as the Bureau of Fire Protection’s National Capital Region office plans to lobby for their restoration......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

BSP officials highest paid gov t officials in 2023 — COA

Officials of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas were the top highest paid officials in 2023, according to a recent report of the Commission on Audit released on Thursday......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

New PNP Provincial Director Conducts Courtesy Calls to High Officials of the Province

After assuming the position as the new head of the Catanduanes Police Provincial Office, Police Colonel Rayan V. Ador conducted a series of courtesy calls to high-ranking officials of the province. PD Ador visited Congressman Jose Bong Teves of the TGP Partylist, Lone District Congressman Leo Rodriguez, Vice Governor Peter Cua, Governor Joseph Cua, as […] The post New PNP Provincial Director Conducts Courtesy Calls to High Officials of the Province appeared first on Bicol Peryodiko......»»

Category: newsSource:  bicolperyodikoRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

China rebukes US deployment of missiles in Indo-Pacific

Beijing officials are decrying the deployment of U.S. medium-range missiles in the Asia-Pacific region for the first time since the Cold War.China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian, at a regular press briefing Thursday, said China 'expresses grave concern" and 'strongly opposes the U.S. ... strengthening forward deployment at China's doorstep to seek unilateral military advantage.'The U.S. military on.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

Sandigan junks ex-Palawan execs’ bid to dismiss raps

The Sandiganbayan has denied the appeal of three former provincial government officials of Palawan to be allowed to seek the early dismissal of the graft and falsification cases filed against them in connection with the alleged misuse of P1.534 billion worth of proceeds from the Malampaya gas project in 2008......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Mandaue City eyes better finish in CVIRAA medal standings

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mandaue City guns for a better finish in the medal standings of the Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association (CVIRAA) which is currently happening in various venues, here. Olympian turned sports leader, Mary Joy Tabal, the Mandaue City Sports Commission chief told CDN Digital that they’ve been preparing for CVIRAA for several.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

Lim: To break or to become better

Lim: To break or to become better.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024