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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 …

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 …

BPI proudly unveiled its one-stop shop for properties and cars for their clients to seamlessly browse and apply for loans with unprecedented ease through its cutting-edge Loans Marketplace Website. This is the first of its kind in the market and that the  https://loansmarketplace.bpi.com.ph is a dynamic platform that enchances customer convenience and accessibility.  BPI Loans Marketplace takes pride in partnering …

Caltex Linggo Linggo Gadget Panalo Promo gives away iPhones, iPads, Samsung phones, Galaxy Tabs, and MacBooks every week with 36 winners walking away with various prizes.  A total of nine lucky winners will win an iPhone 14, while 12 people will be given a Samsung Galaxy S23, nine will get an iPad 10th Gen, another 12 will win a Samsung …

The Jetour Trade-In Road Show now gives you the chance to have your own brand-new Jetour by simply trading their old ones. One can choose from the Jetour lineup of vehicles such as Jetour X70, X70 Plus, Dashing and Ice Cream EV easier and hassle-free! The Jetour Trade-In Road Show starts making its rounds at select Jetour Auto dealerships in …

Ford Philippines sustained its strong retail performance for the first nine months of the year, with the Next-Generation Ford Ranger, Territory and Everest pushing overall sales.  Retail sales rose 42 percent from a year ago to 23,091 vehicles sold while September also saw a record for its highest monthly retail performance since May 2020 with 3,391 vehicles sold. “These milestones …

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) and Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI) have signed an integration agreement to connect the Arca South on and off ramps into the Skyway system via the soon-to-be built South East Metro Manila Expressway (SEMME) or Skyway Stage 4 project. SMC president and CEO Ramon S. Ang, Ayala Corp. president Cezar P. Consing, and ALI president and CEO …

Chery Automobile representatives met with the officials of the Consulate General of the Philippines in Shanghai to conduct an in-depth exchange on the development and future planning of Chery in the Philippines and affirmed their determination promoting the new energy transition. “The steady development of Chery Automobile in the Philippines is becoming stronger because of the trust and support of …

#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 …

The Pampanga Giant Lanterns shoot for an imposing 2-0 lead over the Bacoor Strikers at 7 p.m. on Tuesday in the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Fifth Season National Finals at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center in San Fernando, Pampanga. Bolstered by the return of Letran star Kurt Reyson, the North Division champion Giant Lanterns trounced the South Division …