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13 January

Princess Punzalan graces on-site launching of the book on PH sex cinema in US

After two successful consecutive launches in the Philippines in the last couple of years (online in December 2021 and on-site in April 2022 at the Cinematheque Manila of the Film Development Council of the Philippines), Filipino entertainment journalist Boy Villasanta signs on his maiden launch of a controversial book, this time, in the United States. Titled “SekSinema (Gender Images in …

13 January

Action star Edgar Mande enjoying his life in US with wife

Whatever happened to drama and action star Edgar Mande? Where is he now? Edgar at the moment has settled in the US with wife Mona Fabie. Mande and Mona are expected to attend the in-person launch of the book “SekSinema (Gender Images in Philippine Sex Cinema Enfolding Pandemia)” in the US on January 14, 2023 at 2-5 pm at the …

13 January

LANDBANK caps off 2022 with 4 new Agri-Hubs for farmers, fishers

The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) wrapped-up 2022 with the opening of four (4) new Agri-Hubs located in the provinces of Oriental Mindoro, Bukidnon, Misamis Occidental and Misamis Oriental, expanding its physical touchpoints to better serve farmers and fishers in the country. The state-run bank established the four Agri-Hubs in the last week of December, which will provide combined …

13 January

Miscommunications in IT security lead to cybersecurity incidents in 62% of companies

More than half of top-tier managers (62%) admit that a miscommunication with the IT department or IT security team has resulted in at least one cybersecurity incident in their organizations. In terms of personal attitudes, the majority of non-IT executives cited a diminished sense of cooperation between different teams (34%) and said this situation makes them question their colleagues’ skills …

12 January

SEC formally approves merger between AXA Philippines and Charter Ping An AXA becomes one of the first big local insurance companies to offer both life and non-life insurance under a single brand

The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved effective December 28, 2022 the merger between AXA Philippines—one of the country’s leading insurance companies and a joint venture between the Metrobank Group, GT Capital, and the Paris-based AXA Group—and its former general insurance subsidiary Charter Ping An Insurance Corporation. The approved merger is the final step in the years-long process that began …

12 January

Finding light in new opportunities

“Nadapa man noon, marunong na bumangon ngayon.” Allaiza Ondez, a Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan (KSK) Farmers’ Training Program alumna, brings her learnings in every aspect of her life. In 2021, she was among the 4Ps members from Pasay City invited to join the KSK training from July to November 12. Their batch was given training on agri-technology, focusing on land preparation, …

12 January

Over 10,300 trike drivers to receive fuel subsidy

To ramp-up support for public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers amid rising fuel prices, the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) started distributing fuel subsidy worth P1,000 each to qualified tricycle drivers in the National Capital Region (NCR) and Regions I and III, on 10 January 2023. In partnership with the Department …

12 January

Safe and reliable digital banking for OFWs

As more Filipinos continue to make the shift to online banking and digital payments amid the post- pandemic era, cybercriminals are on the rise to take advantage of human and system vulnerabilities. According to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) 2021 cyber threats surveillance, the top three types of cyber incidents reported by its supervised financial institutions (BSFIs) were: phishing, “card …

12 January

Collaborating for inclusivity in healthcare

By Debbie P. Sy In 2022, we saw the much-awaited light at the end of the tunnel. The Philippines has started lifting some restrictions as the vaccine rollout continues. Along came the privilege of people to once again freely move around the community–regardless of age and comorbidity. And with this, businesses, livelihoods, and other services are returning to their pre-COVID …

9 January

Erstwhile CA official appointed DOTr assistant secretary

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. continued to boost his administration with seasoned public servants after recently appointing a former official of the Commission on Appointments (CA) as one of the newest members of his Cabinet. The Chief Executive appointed former CA Secretary Hector Villacorta to the Department of Transportation (DOTr) as Assistant Secretary for Communications, adding another highlight to the decorated …

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January, 2023