Employee violations of an organization’s information security policies are as dangerous as external hacker attacks according to a recent study from Kaspersky. In the last two years, 33% of cyber incidents in businesses in Asia Pacific (APAC) occurred due to employees intentionally violating security protocol. This figure is almost equal to the damage caused by cybersecurity breaches, 40% of which …
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The Figaro Coffee Group Celebrates 30 Years of Coffee Excellence
In a remarkable journey from a single store at Glorietta 2, Makati, to a thriving empire of 200 stores with multiple brands, The Figaro Coffee Group proudly commemorates its 30 years of unwavering commitment to coffee excellence. Since its inception in 1993, the Figaro Coffee Group has grown from strength to strength, expanding its footprint across the nation with diverse …
Read More »Zinc or Stink? DonBelle and other #closeupCouplesspill the tea on their icks (and how to deal with them)
#closeupCouple and showbiz’s freshest love team, Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano—more popularly known as DonBelle—shared never-before-heard stories of their tandem in a recent TikTok post! The duo played the Zinc or Stink challenge, where they answered personal questions, lest they mess up their breaths by eating stinky items. Donny went first and asked his partner about the physical features that …
Read More »MR.DIY HOLI-DIY Event Shines Bright with Team Kramer at Ayala Malls Feliz
In a bustling three-day affair at Ayala Malls Feliz, MR.DIY’s HOLI-DIY event unfolded with a simple goal: to spread the joy of DIY while giving shoppers a chance to win fantastic prizes. From November 23 to 25, 2023, the mall was buzzing with excitement, featuring a Meet and Greet with Team Kramer, over 100 raffle prizes, and the thrilling Hakot …
Read More »Education: A leverage for limitless aspirations
SM Foundation’s scholarship program empowers dreams of youth In a world brimming with boundless possibilities, education serves as a powerful lever that propels young dreamers towards their desired destinations. Especially for youth from low-income households, it allows them to transcend from the lives they have long known. This is the very vision of SM group’s founder Tatang Henry Sy Sr. …
Read More »PPP Center highlights significant reforms of the proposed PPP Code at PH Infra Summit 2023
Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center Executive Director Ma. Cynthia C. Hernandez discussed the significant reforms of the proposed PPP Code during the Philippine Infrastructure Summit 2023 held at the Sheraton Manila Hotel on November 22, 2023. In her presentation, Executive Director Hernandez emphasized that the proposed PPP Code will further strengthen the government’s PPP Program by consolidating all legal frameworks …
Read More »DOJ accredits Pagcor’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR)’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program has received recognition from the Department of Justice (DOJ) for achieving a high mediation success rate. The recognition makes PAGCOR and the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines as the only government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs) to have earned such accreditation from the DOJ. During the recognition ceremony held …
Read More »ICTSI South Pacific terminals handle largest international vessel to call PNG
South Pacific International Container Terminal (SPICT) and Motukea International Terminal (MIT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operations in the ports of Lae and Motukea, respectively, established a record as they welcomed the largest boxship to ever dock in Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Islands region. The 2,754-TEU gearless ship KOTA GABUNG made its inaugural call in Lae on 12 November and in Motukea, adjacent to …
Read More »Asia FinTech Alliance Launched at SFF 2023 by 10 Fintech Associations
Asia FinTech Alliance (AFA) was officially launched at the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) 2023 on 16 November. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was inked by 10 AFA association members, including the Singapore Fintech Association, Elevandi Japan, Korea Fintech Industry Association, Fintech Alliance.Ph, Taiwan FinTech Association, Asosiasi Fintech Indonesia, Thai Fintech Association, Fintech Association of Malaysia, Fintech Association of Hong Kong, …
Read More »Shop ‘Till You POP at the World Bazaar Festival 2023!
The 23rd edition of the World Bazaar Festival is set to be the most exciting and diverse shopping experience this holiday season! Shoppers, fashionistas, and retail enthusiasts alike, get ready to step into a vibrant universe of shopping possibilities with over 500 retail booths, ranging from fashion and beauty to home decor and gourmet cuisine. The highly anticipated World Bazaar …
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