For a 19-year old child from Occidental Mindoro, with or without disabilities, one should not stop in achieving a dream. He may have taken a break for a while but taking the route to success remains his goal. For him, no gender, social status, age and, most of all, disability, is an excuse in pursuing… Continue reading WALKING ‘EXTRA’: CHILD FROM OCCIDENTAL MINDORO KEEPS ON TRACK TO HIS DREAMS
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Privacy risks of online dating: every 6th user has been doxed while looking for a relationship
Kaspersky study shows almost 5 in 10 users in APAC experienced privacy risks related to virtual matchmaking During the past few decades, the world has rapidly shifted towards digitalization of everyday practices, including dating. In some countries dating apps have become the most popular way for people to meet, while modern couples’ communication is almost… Continue reading Privacy risks of online dating: every 6th user has been doxed while looking for a relationship
CITEM utilizes digital tools for FOODEX B2B complement
The Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) organized via Zoom a series of digital business-to-business (B2B) matchmaking events with the Philippine delegation for FOODEX and Japanese buyers, as part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to leverage borderless communication in facilitating trade and export promotion. During meetings with Japanese buyers, the Philippine delegation for… Continue reading CITEM utilizes digital tools for FOODEX B2B complement
Balibago Waterworks customers to enjoy wider payment options with Bayad
Balibago Waterworks System, Inc. Group of Companies is now part of the country’s biggest and widest multi-channel payment platform operated by Bayad, the most trusted authority in payments. In a recent partnership signing, Bayad and Balibago Waterworks formalized their mutual commitment to providing accessible and efficient payment options to clients nationwide. Serving as a private… Continue reading Balibago Waterworks customers to enjoy wider payment options with Bayad
Digital matchmaker: More than half in APAC would trust AI to pair them with someone compatible
Kaspersky’s international study on dating and the impact of technology on relationships in Asia Pacific (APAC) has found that the majority of users positively perceive the role of smart algorithms in dating services. In fact, 54% of users in the region would trust the matchmaking choice of AI, 10 points higher than the global average… Continue reading Digital matchmaker: More than half in APAC would trust AI to pair them with someone compatible
Ready, set, scam: top-5 schemes cybercriminals are running amid the Olympic Games
After an unprecedented year-long delay, the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics have begun this month. This time, all events are taking place with no spectators, which reduces physical risks – in terms of health and from a cybersecurity point of view (such as data theft using the vulnerabilities of public Wi-Fi at the stadium). However, sports enthusiasts… Continue reading Ready, set, scam: top-5 schemes cybercriminals are running amid the Olympic Games
LDA Capital and existing creditors back Premiere Horizon’s growth strategy through a PHP 2.8 billion funding Commitment and debt reduction
Premiere Horizon Alliance Corporation (PHA), listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PHA:PM), is pleased to announce it has entered into a Put Option Agreement (POA) with LDA Capital (LDA) for up to PHP 2,800,000,000 in committed equity over the next thirty-six months. LDA’s investment will help accelerate PHA’s expansion projects focused on the growing real… Continue reading LDA Capital and existing creditors back Premiere Horizon’s growth strategy through a PHP 2.8 billion funding Commitment and debt reduction
Kaspersky: 1 in 2 family in APAC bought or rented extra devices for remote learning
In a recent survey, Kaspersky identified the technical challenges families faced during the still continuing remote learning across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. To provide all their children with the devices they needed for online classes, more than half or one in every two families in APAC (49%) with two or more children had to… Continue reading Kaspersky: 1 in 2 family in APAC bought or rented extra devices for remote learning
Phishing in messenger apps – what’s new?
Anonymized data, voluntarily provided by Kaspersky Internet Security for Android users, has shown which messenger apps are the most popular among phishing scammers. The biggest share of detected malicious links between December 2020 and May 2021 were sent via WhatsApp (89.6%), followed by Telegram (5.6%). Viber is in third place with a share of 4.7%… Continue reading Phishing in messenger apps – what’s new?
RUSH empowers brands to understand customer behavior
Loyalty and eCommerce enabler RUSH makes it easier for brands to earn customer loyalty and drive repeat purchases, by empowering them with the right tools to better understand customer behavior. A powerhouse when it comes to fostering customer relationships, RUSH operates the loyalty programs of some of the biggest brands in the Philippines like Globe… Continue reading RUSH empowers brands to understand customer behavior
Rare, mass advanced threat campaign targets more than a thousand users in Southeast Asia
Kaspersky experts have uncovered a rare, wide-scale advanced persistent threat (APT) campaign against users in Southeast Asia, most notably Myanmar and the Philippines. Kaspersky identified approximately 100 victims in Myanmar and 1,400 in the Philippines, some of which were government entities. Initial infection occurs via spear-phishing emails containing a malicious Word document; once downloaded on… Continue reading Rare, mass advanced threat campaign targets more than a thousand users in Southeast Asia
SITEL® PHILIPPINES CELEBRATES INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY DURING PRIDE MONTH 2021
Throughout June the global BPO highlighted LGBTQIA+ stories, held informative sessions and learning summits and hosted fun contests and events MANILA – June 30, 2021 – Sitel Group®, a global leader in end-to-end customer experience (CX) products and solutions, commemorated Pride Month 2021 with a month-long celebration of inclusion and diversity, reinforcing its commitment to… Continue reading SITEL® PHILIPPINES CELEBRATES INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY DURING PRIDE MONTH 2021