November, 2024

• 18 November

  Ransomware continues to pummel organisations in Southeast Asia

  

  Kaspersky cybersecurity solutions for businesses in Southeast Asia (SEA) detected 57,571 ransomware attacks from January to June 2024. Due to growing digital economy, geographical location and resources as regional hubs for finance and technology, and varying levels of cybersecurity infrastructure, the region remains a hotspot for ransomware attacks. Large organisations and SMEs continue to be targeted by cybercriminals “In general, …

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• 18 November

  The Rise of the New BDO Corporate Center Makati

  

  BDO Chairperson Teresita Sy-Coson and BDO President and CEO Nestor V. Tan led a time capsule-laying ceremony on November 15, 2024, marking the commencement of construction of the new BDO Corporate Center Makati. The Makati complex is one of three BDO main office complexes, alongside the existing BDO Corporate Center Ortigas in Pasig City and the nearing-completion structure of BDO …

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• 18 November

  Asian Bird Fair 2024: Spotlighting Manila Bay Conservation

  

  Join us for the largest avitourism event in Asia, the Asian Bird Fair (ABF), where birdwatchers, wildlife photographers, and nature enthusiasts gather in the Philippines. Under the theme “Wetlands We Treasure for the Future,” ABF 2024 will be hosted by the Wild Bird Club of the Philippines (WBCP) on November 21 and 22, 2024 at The Tent in Las Piñas …

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• 18 November

  Tanduay Accelerates Global Growth with Strategic Regional Hubs, New Market Expansions

  

  As it marks its 170th year in business, Tanduay continues to ramp up its global presence as the demand for its products continues to grow.  As of this writing, the brand is being marketed in 23 countries outside of the Philippines, with concentration in the regions of North and South America, Europe and the United Kingdom, and the Asia Pacific. …

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• 18 November

  Local historian gifts Binangonan with a new book

  

  We got lost along the way, getting as far and away, off the right track as Baras, Morong, and Cardona until Nerika Navarro-Piamonte and I finally hit Cableway Resort in Calumpang, Binangonan.  It was where our friend and classmate from the University of Santo Tomas’ journalism school, Hermie Gonzaga-Galang, was to rise and shine. Occasion was the recent launch of …

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• 18 November

  Jayson Edward Ramirez: Filipino Freediving Phenomenon rises

  

  In the vibrant waters off Mabini, Batangas, where the ocean depth mirrors the sky’s limitless expanse, young Filipino free diver Jayson Edward Ramirez has carved out a legacy in the making. Against the challenges of limited training time and the harsh disruptions of Typhoon Kristine, he defied the odds, reaching an astonishing depth of 85 meters. With this incredible dive, …

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• 18 November

  Study shows Filipinos more vulnerable to cyberthreats in pirate sites 

  

  Filipinos face a heightened risk of cyberthreats when they browse pirate sites, underscoring the need to urgently pass legislation allowing site blocking in the Philippines.  The study, commissioned by the Motion Picture Association (MPA) and authored by Dr. Paul Watters of Macquarie University, found that Filipinos are up to 33 times more likely to encounter cyber threats on popular pirate …

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• 18 November

  Manobo artist to conduct free puppetry for youth in Mindanao

  

  Through the power of art as an instrument to enhance friendships among the youth, Manobo visual artist Carlito Camahalan Amalla will conduct a free puppetry and repoussé workshop for high school students and the tri-people in Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur.  Entitled Mugna sa Pagadian, the interactive immersion contributes to the greater mission to achieve genuine and lasting peace in Mindanao.  …

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• 18 November

  Aboitiz to build new Bohol-Panglao international airport

  

  By Jinky Jorgio Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc. will be awarded the P4.53-billion contract for the operations and maintenance of the new Bohol-Panglao International Airport. This was announced by Transportation Undersecretary Timothy John Batan after no bids were received during the November 11 deadline. “No challenge has been submitted by any challenger during the comparative challenge period for this project,” said Batan, …

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• 18 November

  ADB OKs funding for Laguna Lakeshore road network

  

  The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved up to almost USD 1.7 billion in funding for the Laguna Lakeshore Road Network Project (LLRN) to promote regional connectivity and reduce travel time between Manila and Laguna province. In a statement, the ADB said the amount will be used to help build a climate-resilient 37.5-kilometer (km) expressway along the lake.  The ADB …

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