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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

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

Prioritizing job creation over wage hikes urged

Creating more jobs is a better way to improve lives than the proposed P350 minimum wage increase by the House of Representatives, according to Go Negosyo founder and Private Sector Advisory Council Jobs Lead Joey Concepcion. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

The WTO: More important now than ever

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy – it brings countries and people together and can transform our lives for the better......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

SWS poll says 44% of Filipinos see better lives

This figure is down from 48% in the survey conducted in September 2023. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 7th, 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

Limpag: Will Mike Rama suspension mean a better Palaro hosting?

Limpag: Will Mike Rama suspension mean a better Palaro hosting?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 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

DOLE eyes better relations with private sector to increase quality jobs

DOLE eyes better relations with private sector to increase quality jobs.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

Altamirano bats for 3x3 hoops as better fit for Filipino ballers

If you were to ask Coach Eric Altamirano, Filipinos have a “better shot” in 3x3 basketball compared to the usual five-a-side games......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

Infrastructure projects get better loan terms from Japan

The Philippines has secured better financing terms for two big-ticket infrastructure projects funded by the Japanese government aimed at improving public transport and road connectivity......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

President Marcos, wife feeling better, but still with symptoms

President Marcos and First Lady Liza Marcos are feeling better but still have flu-like symptoms, the Presidential Communications Office said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Indian banking sector continues to improve with better asset quality, high credit growth: Survey

New Delhi [India], March 21 (ANI): The health of the Indian banking sector continues to improve with better asset quality and high credit growth, a survey conducted by industry body FICCI and banking association Indian Banks' Association (IBA) showed. The eighteenth round of the survey was carried out for the period July to December 2023. Those banks that were surveyed together represent about 77 per cent of the banking i.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Public sector banks doing better in managing NPAs vis-a-vis their private counterparts: FICCI-IBA survey

New Delhi [India], March 21 (ANI): Public sector banks in India are doing better in comparison to their private sector counterparts in terms of non-performing assets, a survey conducted by industry body FICCI and banking association Indian Banks' Association (IBA) found. A nonperforming asset refers to loans or advances that are on the brink of default. According to the survey, a large majority (77 per cent) of the respon.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

State firms spent better in February

State agencies recorded a better spending rate as of February as the government ramped up the release of its cash allocations to fund various projects......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024