August, 2024

• 26 August

  SSS eyeing options to make contribution payments easier for 4Ps beneficiaries

  

  The Social Security System (SSS) is exploring contributing payment options to help Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries pay the 120 monthly contributions required to qualify for a lifetime pension when they reach retirement age. “It is important for 4Ps beneficiaries to have SSS contributions. Once they have paid at least 120 monthly contributions, they will no longer need financial …

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• 26 August

  Vibrant macroeconomic fundamentals help Phl keep net creditor post in IMF

  

  The Monetary Board approved the continued participation of the Philippines, through the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), in the Financial Transactions Plan (FTP) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the period August 2024 to January 2025. This means that the country has maintained its net creditor position in the IMF which underscores the country’s sound macroeconomic fundamentals. The Philippines’ …

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• 26 August

  SMC nears completion of Bulacan river cleanup

  

  San Miguel Corporation (SMC) is nearing completion of its massive river cleanup in Bulacan, having removed over 4.2 million tons of silt and waste. This effort, spanning 74 km of waterways, is the largest volume extracted in SMC’s Luzon-wide initiative. The project, part of SMC’s “Better Rivers PH” advocacy, comes at no cost to the government or taxpayers. It has …

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• 26 August

  Less routine, more automation: Kaspersky adds new capabilities to its SIEM system

  

  challenges continue to grow for cybersecurity teams, Kaspersky has unveiled a significant update to its Unified Monitoring and Analysis Platform, a security information and event management system (SIEM). The enhanced functionality is designed to bolster the productivity of cybersecurity teams by expanding the capabilities for threat detection and response. Cybersecurity teams face numerous challenges, such as frequent attempts to penetrate …

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• 26 August

  Make HVAC Management Effortless with LG’s Advanced Interlocking Solution

  

  Managing HVAC systems in tropical countries can be challenging, where efficient and reliable climate control is essential. LG offers an advanced interlocking solution that simplifies HVAC management, making operations safer and more efficient for businesses throughout the city. This solution provides easy customization through LG’s central controller, allowing users to tailor HVAC functions to meet specific needs with ease. The …

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• 26 August

  NETFLIX supports VAT imposition on foreign digital service providers

  

  Finance Chief Ralph Recto met with senior Netflix officials recently to discuss the bill on value-added tax (VAT) for foreign digital service providers. “[The] meeting went well. It’s part of consultations with stakeholders such as Netflix,” Recto told the Philippine News Agency in a Viber message. The government is expected to generate more than P20 billion from the proposed 12 …

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• 26 August

  How I Spent My Summer Day At A Barrio Fiesta

  

  By NESTOR CUARTERO In the midst of a busy city life, how refreshing it was to be invited to a traditional barrio fiesta. We responded to just that last May 15, the feast day of San Isidro, patron saint of farmers. After a 45-minute drive from Rosario town heading east towards San Juan, Batangas, we arrived at our destination, the …

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• 26 August

  The Journey of a Writing Life

  

  By YUGEL LOSORATA  When a book you’ve written is published, it means one thing: You’ve finished one and it’s forever out there. You can’t guarantee anything other than that, like it becoming a bestseller or making you a certified celebrity, or your crush back in high school reading it and realizing what a mistake that she took you for granted …

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• 26 August

  Niño Muhlach breaks down in defense of his son Sandro

  

  As soon as Sparkle artist Sandro Niño revealed to his dad what GMA Network independent talents Jojo Nones and Richard Cruz did to him, the former child wonder of the 70s went to town to declare war against the two Kapuso contractors. “Sinimulan n’yo, tatapusin ko (You started it, I’ll finish it),” exclaimed Niño. Indeed, a fatherly love. Nones and …

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• 26 August

  Nora Aunor to file misrepresentation case vs unauthorized use of “Bona” footage

  

  Superstar and National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Nora Aunor has been a veteran fighter in legal battles since her phenomenal rise to stardom. Many libel cases she had filed against those who seemed to tarnish not only her name as a human person and her professional life as well, many of which she won. Although there were also …

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