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USB hack attacks: Philippines ranks 3rd in SEA
Global cybersecurity company Kaspersky has called on Filipinos to be cautious in plugging in memory storage universal serial bus devices to their computers unless these have been scanned, following the release of data that 36.80 percent of users in the Philippines were attacked by local threats from such devices last year......»»
Half a million users now onboard GStocks
E-wallet giant GCash has ramped up the reach of its stock investment platform GStocks PH, with user base now reaching nearly half a million......»»
Red Sea crisis exposing EU energy weakness - FT
Diesel prices have jumped amid fears of disruptions in supply to the bloc, according to the outlet The surge in global diesel prices to an almost three-month high amid shipping disruptions is threatening to test the resilience of EU economies, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. The rising p.....»»
Delay in passage of anti-piracy bills hit
A citizens advocacy group has decried the delay in the passage of a law that would intensify the drive against online pirates who have been stealing from the Philippine creative industry, depriving workers of just rewards and exposing people to cyber threats......»»
Climate talk: Marcos s contradictory policies on reclamation, energy, mining
AS ALL eyes are on the COP28 conference in Dubai, reports in the country continue to highlight climate change and environmental concerns; in the process exposing the Marcos administration's policy directions on climate issues as inconsistent, even contradictory.Timely reports on reclamation, energy, and mining flag the problems that persist. Media coverage reveal that the Marcos administration's policy direction.....»»
Climate talk: Marcos s contradictory policies on reclamation, energy, mining
AS ALL eyes are on the COP28 conference in Dubai, reports in the country continue to highlight climate change and environmental concerns; in the process exposing the Marcos administration's policy directions on climate issues as inconsistent, even contradictory.Timely reports on reclamation, energy, and mining flag the problems that persist. Media coverage reveal that the Marcos administration's policy direction.....»»
Over 2 mln foreign tourists arrive in Philippines since January
MANILA, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Over 2 million international tourists have visited the Philippines since January this year, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said Thursday. Citing data from the Department of Tourism (DOT), the PCO said that 2,010,522 international visitors entered the Southeast Asian country from Jan. 1 to April 24. The data showed that tourism receipts reached 157.62 billion peso.....»»
Baguio City’s data system attacked 3M times in 2023
The Baguio City government's data system was attacked by cybercriminals at least three million times in 2023, but it survived all of them, the Management Information Technology Division of the Baguio City Mayor's Office said......»»
Apple Overtakes Samsung as World’s Top Smartphone Seller after Over a Decade
Apple has dethroned Samsung as the world’s leading smartphone seller, marking the end of Samsung’s 12-year dominance according to stats. This comes as data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) revealed that Apple secured the top spot in 2023, having sold 234.6 million units, claiming a 20.1% market share. In contrast, Samsung trailed with 226.6 […].....»»
Delays in testing leave DepEd in the dark about student progress
The Department of Education failed to administer most of its large-scale student assessments on time in the last seven years, based on new government data, with procurement hiccups and lack of educational assessment staff as the main reasons for the delay......»»
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).....»»
2.4M Dabawenyos working as of Oct 2023
The October 2023 Preliminary Employment report by the Philippine Statistics Authority-Davao Region (PSA-Davao) reveals that 64 percent of the 3.780 million Dabawenyos aged 15 and above are part of the labor force, indicating that 2.42 million individuals are employed. This represents a 1.8 percentage point increase from the previous year. The report also highlights a 97.1 percent employment rate in the Davao Region as of October 2023, with a 2.9 percent unemployment rate, lower than the national average. Despite this, the region still maintains the highest employment rate in the Philippines. Additionally, the report compares employment rates across different regions, with Soccsksargen, Barmm, Central Luzon, CAR, Caraga, Western Visayas, Cagayan Valley, Mimaropa, and Central Visayas surpassing the national average. The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) records the highest labor force participation rate among 17 regions, while the Zamboanga Peninsula has the lowest rate. The data is collected through the Labor Force Survey (LFS) conducted quarterly and monthly by the PSA central office and its regional statistical services offices. The Davao Region, with nearly 6 million inhabitants, remains the 7th most populous region in the country......»»
Tourist arrivals seen to breach pre-COVID-19 levels
The country’s tourism sector is expected to sustain its recovery this year, with international arrivals hitting 8.21 million, effectively closing in to pre-COVID levels, according to a unit of Fitch Solutions......»»
Over 6 million Filipino Catholics join Black Nazarene procession
MANILA, The Philippines: More than six million Filipino Catholic devotees gathered for this year's procession to honor the Black Nazarene, transforming the streets of Manila into a vibrant display of religious devotion. The centuries-old tradition, which pays homage to the black wooden statue of Jesus Christ believed to possess healing powers, drew massive numbers, resuming after a three-year hiatus due to COVI.....»»
Sandigan admits evidence vs Bautista
The Sandiganbayan has admitted all the documentary evidence presented by the Office of the Ombudsman’s prosecution team against former Quezon City mayor Herbert “Bistek” Bautista and former city administrator Aldrin Cuña in connection with the allegedly anomalous P32-million online occupational permitting and tracking system project in 2019......»»
Hotel Sogo, Victoria Court trending among Filipinos before Valentine’s Day, report
MANILA, Philippines — Hotel chains Hotel Sogo and Victoria Court trended among Filipinos in the days leading up to Valentine’s Day this year, with the former garnering over two million reach on social media, a social listening report revealed. A report from Capstone-Intel released on February 14 showed that Filipino social media users loved to.....»»
Maya is '1 Digital Bank in PH
Maya now stands as the #1 Digital Bank in the Philippines, revolutionizing the industry with its unified payments and banking services on one digital platform. In 2023, Maya saw a remarkable increase in users, with 3 million depositors, more than double the previous year, and a deposit balance reaching PHP25 billion, a 69% increase from […].....»»
Globe to verify identity of 61 million users
Globe Telecom Inc. has initiated the authentication of each and every subscriber identity module (SIM) in its network to weed out mobile numbers involved in fraudulent activities......»»
List or sell? PLDT weighs options on data centers
Telco-to-tech provider PLDT Inc. is open to the possibility of listing a real estate investment trust in the Philippine Stock Exchange, eyeing to raise fresh capital from its data center business for debt payments......»»
Stocks to take cue from data releases
Investors will seek direction on upcoming economic data in a bid to get the stock market out of its recent slump......»»