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Manila Water’s third septage treatment plant (SpTP), the P141.5-million Pinugay Septage Treatment Plant (SpTP), is set to rise in Barangay San Jose, Antipolo City, with the goal of protecting the environment and safeguarding public health. Expected to be completed by September 2025, the Pinugay SpTP will have a 50-cubic-meter capacity and is projected to provide sanitation treatment services to 143,612 …

Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) uncovered a sophisticated malicious campaign by the Lazarus Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group, targeting cryptocurrency investors worldwide. The attackers used a fake cryptogame website that exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Google Chrome to install spyware and steal wallet credentials. These findings were presented at the Security Analyst Summit 2024 in Bali. In May …

BingoPlus, the country’s comprehensive digital entertainment platform, brought another wave of fun and support to the communities as it successfully delivered the “BingoPlus Day Masskara Music Festival 2024” on Sunday, October 22. The BingoPlus Day Masskara Music Festival 2024 is a special day dedicated to bringing quality entertainment, exciting prizes, and an opportunity to extend help to communities in need. …

Like many Filipino entrepreneurs,   Joseph Pepito, Jr. is continuing a tradition set by his parents, notably his mother, who started making smoked fish, locally known as tinapa. Mother called her venture, Calbayog Tinapa, a well-known brand using only fresh alumahan fish in their Samar hometown. In an effort to modernize and reach out to a wider market, Joseph and …

By ISABELLA E. CUARTERO Independently-made Filipino films can now find their way to the vast American market by way of EdukSine. The popular all-Filipino streaming platform makes its way abroad after having officially registered as a Delaware C Corporation with a virtual address on Wall Street, New York City. It shall henceforth be known as EdukSine USA Corporation. This milestone …

De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) celebrated the achievements of leading board examination passers at the inaugural Topnotchers’ Night held at the Hotel Benilde Maison De La Salle in Manila.   The initiative, organized by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academics, marks a new tradition in the institution. The event was filled with an atmosphere of pride, …

By Jinky Jorgio Chinese nationals accused of fraudulently acquiring properties in the Philippines are facing legal action, according to reports by the Office of Solicitor General (OSG) Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra said the OSG  is  set to review the documents provided by the House Quad committee and  coordinate with other government agencies to gather additional evidence and build the case. …

Quezon City will soon have its own transport hub similar to that of the Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX). The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) said its three-hectare property located at the corner of Elliptical Road and Commonwealth Avenue in QUezon City   is expected to rival the size of  PITX. “Our property in Quezon City is centrally located and …

Ayala Land Hospitality, the hospitality arm of property giant Ayala Land Inc. (ALI), is eyeing a new hotel brand as part of its continuing efforts to build up its hospitality portfolio. Although more details will only be  provided once the plans are finalized, Ayala Group is known for providing  accommodations that range from world-class, luxury brands to modern, urban lifestyle …

The first Filipino-themed five-star hotel  that will showcase the filipino culture  will soon rise in Quezon City. Gokongwei Group President and CEO  Lance Gokongwei announced they will build the first Filipino-themed five-star hotel, Fili, at the Bridgetowne commercial complex in Quezon City. Fili is  the newest property under the Robinsons Hotels and Resorts portfolio, according to Gocongwei. The construction is …