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Huawei Continues to Spread ICT Academy; PUP 6th Partner

‘Inception’ More Dangerous Now with Polymorphic Malware

Philippines Leads ASEAN Initiative to Protect Privacy

Epson Launches Multi-Function Monochrome Inkjet Printer

UNDP wins Samsung Support to Boost SDGs

Kaspersky APAC Transparency Center Opening in Malaysia

People, Planet, Profit and Purpose BARMM’s Dev’t Bottom Lines

NEDA Reaffirms Php70-B, Php50-B BARMM Funds with Challenges Ahead

PEZA at BFBCI Bangsamoro Summit: Php3.75-T Investments, US$760.5-B Exports

President Invited to Bangsamoro Global Economic Summit 2019 at Manila Hotel

DOST Wish: PHL Cracks Top 33 Global Innovation Index before End-2022

Business Be Warned: Remote Tech Support Another Risk Factor

Honeywell Introduces Next-Gen Intelligent Smoke Detectors to PHL

Mindanao Religious Leaders Back 2019 ‘Document on Human Fraternity’

BCB Blockchain Live on CoinAll Exchange; US$0.18-M Await Winners

Visa and Robinsons Malls Boost Contactless Payments in Philippines

Peace Foundation Pours Php54.7-M Projects for Mindanao in 2018

BARMM Minister Hermoso Ends Leadership Squabbles Hounding MARINA Tawi-Tawi

Cashalo Launches Cash Academy, Boosts Financial Inclusion of Filipinos

FDA-Approved Herbanext ‘Tawa-Tawa’ Food Supplement Now Available; Nationwide Launch August 21

Eid Mubarak! PHL Muslims Mark Eid’l Adha with Early Morning Prayers

6 Malaysian Disruptive Startups Explore Expansion Opportunities in PHL

Panalo Express Paves Way for New Era in Fintech

Best Practices against Cyber Threats Ensures Safety, Security in Digital Age

Huawei Launches New Distributed Operating System, HarmonyOS

DOST Continues Battle vs. Dengue, Says Herbal Supplement Out August 12

DOST Brings S&T Week to Eastern Visayas

Top 3 Reasons Email Security Should Be High on Everyone’s Mind

VESL Sails Past Rivals in She Loves Tech Philippines 2019 Competition

BP Waterworks Kicks Off ‘Project Splash’ for Major ERP Transformation via SAP

GenieTech Addresses Millennial Workforce, Holds Forum on HR Trends

PCAARRD Revives its Partnership with Malaysian Agency

Previously ‘Unthinkable,’ MILF Members Now Live and Train Under Military Officers

66 Academics from 6 Countries Address Challenges of IR4.0

IRRI, Tao Corp. Push Elite Hybrid Rice Across PHL

Synopsys Gives Top 4 Website Security Tips for Development, Hosting

Huawei Defies U.S. Blacklist as it Registers 23.2% H1 Revenue Growth

PSBank Dives into Bonds with Php6.3-B Issue

Decommissioning Process Brings Gov’t Panel to 6 MILF Camps in BARMM

IDC MarketScape Names SAP S/4HANA® Cloud Leader in SaaS

DOST Seeks to Control Dengue Mosquito Population via Sterile Insect Technique

Secure Your Passwords As Kaspersky Reveals 60% Rise in Malware Stealers

Gov’t Panel Pays Historic Visit to Ex-Enemy MILF’s Camp Rajamuda

IBM Study Shows Data Breach Costs Rising with Years of Impact

China’s OPPO Ready to Build US$1.5-B R&D Complex in Guandong Province

‘Insurtech’ Poised to Disrupt Insurance Industry; What Lies Ahead?

Mastercard Acquisition of Transfast Further Widens its Payment Network

Honeywell Presents Technology that Enables Digital Transformation in PHL

CARAGA Fishermen’s ‘Coop’ Catches ‘Best SETUP Adoptor’ Crown at NSTW 2019

PNRI Says Carrageenan PGP Now Available in Market

DOST’s NRCP Supports HIV Awareness Campaign Using Creative Ways

DICT Searching for AES Provider via Tech Fair for Smartmatic Replacement

Russia’s Kaspersky Warns Users of Fake FaceApp which Injects Adware Module

Microsoft Helps PAL’s Digital Transformation, Empowers Workforce

PHL Wins Overall Champion Trophy in Memory Sports Competition

Gov’t Opens ‘911TESDA’ Registration for NC Holders

Filipino Takes Helm of Asian Society for Breeding Research

J&T Express & Shopee Strike Deal to Push PHL Digital Commerce

Huawei Registers ‘Harmony’ Trademark as Operating System in Europe

Lenovo Speeds Up Business’s Digital Journey via New ThinkPads, ThinkVision Displays

Epson Launches New RIPS Business Inkjet Printer

Kaspersky Backs National Ice Hockey, Tennis Teams for 30th SEA Games

Palo Alto Networks Leads Secure Enterprise Journey to Cloud via Prisma

Of Ecology, Coffee Entrepreneurs, and Biodiversity: PCAARRD Steps Up Scientific Response

Freelancer’s ’Fast 50 Report’ Reveals Huge Appetite for Skills Relating to AI, ML — Freelancer

PMC Shines Light on Tech, PH Culture in 25th Anniversary Celebration

DOST Says PH Lack Experts in S&T; NAST Holds 41st ASM

Synopsys Says £183-M GDPR Fine on British Airways ‘A Cautionary Tale’

Allianz Gives Vote of Confidence to PH Insurance Market

Inclusive Work Philosophies A Driver of Innovation in Philippines

President Duterte Awards Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Mislatel

Duterte to Award CPCN Today to Mislatel Consortium — DICT

12,000 Delegates, 550 Brands Expected at Inaugural IBEW 2019 in Singapore

Former MILF, MNLF Combatants to Be Allowed to Join PNP

Kaspersky Warns of Smart Home Controllers’ Critical Vulnerabilities

Simplifying Life Insurance through Allianz Digital Studio

Ericsson Mobility Report: 5G Uptake Even Faster than Expected

Gov’t Is Humanizing Peace Plans, Visits MILF’s Camp Abubakar

Villar Asks DTI for Updates on Halal Certification Standards and Certifiers’ Accreditation Processes

Ayala Foundation, Microsoft Equipping Filipino Kids for Future Workplace

PHL Largest Tracking Antenna for Diwata Satellites Now Operating in Davao

Kaspersky Warns of Risks Using Office Wi-Fi

Filipino Scientists Sail to Contentious West Philippine Sea for Research Expedition

DTI Priming Up Region III on Halal as SEA Games 2019 Nears — Macatoman

Epson EcoTank Gets Recognition as ‘Most Reliable’ Ink Tank Brand

Huawei Owns Over 80,000 Patents Worldwide; Pays $6-B in Royalties Globally

Mega Global’s Lim Pays it Forward with Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Huawei Official Is Confident U.S. Ban to Make Company More Self-Sufficient

What Every Security Leaders Need to Know about Bug Bounties: When and How

Breaking News: Huawei Acknowledges Trump’s Allowing American Companies to Sell Again to Chinese Telecoms Giant

Newspapers Filipinos’ Last Source of News, Facebook 2nd, TV 1st — SWS

Globe Is Connecting More Filipinos through its Home Air Fiber 5G

Razer and Visa Poised to Transform Payments in Southeast Asia

Huawei Deputy Chairman Ken Hu Shares Progress in 5G Development at Shanghai MWC 2019

Joint Committee of GPH, MILF Readying 12,000 Moro Combatants, Weapons Decommissioning

Platinum Is Back; Now Using Steganography Hacking Technique to Avoid Detection

In Photos: Huawei PHL Brings Journalists to its Shenzhen HQ, China

DICT Holds NICT Summit 2019, Revs Up Gov’t’s Digital Transformation Initiative

DICT Promoting Blockchain through Partnership with Monsoon

Be Warn: PSBank Shares 3 Common Types of Scams

IPC Dares Firms to Innovate Business Models with Chrome Enterprise

PHL Lauds Japanese Envoy’s Contribution to Bangsamoro Peace Process

Security Is Everyone’s Responsibility, Fortinet PH Says

Top Aussie Tech Firms Set Eyes on Southeast Asia

Employees of Cement Maker Holcim Join DepEd’s ‘Brigada Eskwela’

Wireless Headphone with ‘Heart’ for Poor Filipino Youth Now at Power Mac Center

Unisys Stealth Integrates with Dell EMC Cyber Recovery Software

DICT Lands Tripartite Accord on Common Tower with Globe, ISOC, Edotco

Despite U.S. Attack, Huawei Continues Deep Dive into Sea of Innovation

DOST Revives Digital City Initiative in Iloilo

DOST Holds RSM in Mindanao, Drives Home Importance of S&T in Sustaining Environment

Bad News: 44% of Filipinos Do Not Trust Digital Services — Report

DOST Constructing 2 More Satellite Ground Stations in Visayas and Mindanao

Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato Lowers Risk of Vitamin A Deficiency — Report

PH, HK Achieve ‘Milestone Accord’ for Filipino Domestic Workers

Lucio K. Tan, Jr. Starts Green Canopy Project in Cagayan Valley

Rapidly Aging Asia Needs More Domestic Workers; What About Their Rights?

HackerOne Reveals Results of ‘Top 10 Security Vulnerabilities’ Report

PCAARRD Joins Workshop on ‘Knowledgebase’ System Management of Lakes

NCMF-North Luzon visits Moros detained at Baguio City Jail

Threat Intelligence Must Enable Organizations to Be Proactive

PHL Gears Up for ‘Future of Work’ with Nat’l Policy Breakthroughs

To Make Manila Bay Clean, Safe, PHL Needs US$1-B Yearly — Brinkman

DOST Awards 6 e-Governance Systems to Nabua, Bula LGUs

Developing Secure Software: 5 Best Practices to Strengthen Your Strategy

Power Mac Center Now Offering Smart Home Automation Devices

Lenovo’s 1st PHL Exclusive Service Center Features Premium Care

Cyber Adversaries Flock to Apps Where Users Are and When Online

Online Threats against PHL Homes Increase; Children in Danger

Celebrating Eid’l Fitr 2019 in Jordan; Home Still Where Heart Is

ACCA & Microsoft Share Best Practices for Public Sector Cloud Procurement

Power Mac Center Opens First Mobile Care Service Center

ICRC Hails Filipinos’ ‘Remarkable Resilience’ in Face of Disasters, Conflicts

Nexon’s Godzilla Defense Force Smashes onto Mobile Devices Worldwide

HackerOne Creates Policy Builder to Build Security in Minutes

DOST Wants Firmed Up Space Link with JAXA, Training with ATCSP

No Sighting of Shawwal Crescent Moon; Eid’l Fitr Prayers on June 5 — Darul Ifta

Kaspersky Lab’s Threat Intelligence Bags Cybersecurity for IT Services Award

OPAPP Spearheads Third Year of Duyog Ramadan; Sense of Normalcy Back

NCMF Starts Distributing Saudi Dates As Ramadan Nears End

Star-studded Voiceover Cast Join Forces in Global Launch of Overhit

Huawei Calls on U.S. to Adjust its Approach to Tackle Cybersecurity Effectively

2018 Investments in Electronics Down, Says SEIPI

PEZA Bestows Dyson 2018 Outstanding Exporters Award

Over 2,000 DPOs Join NPC’s ‘Unity Covenant’ to Protect ‘Digital Filipino’

Scammers Target Job Seekers with Sophisticated Money Stealing Scheme

DOST Project Taps Satellite Images for Blue Carbon Assessment Tool

Suspect Uses Vase, Wood in Beating Penny Pido; AMMPO Appeals to PHL Gov’t

Germany’s Bitbond Launches STO to Continue Supporting Asia’s SMEs

Incident Response: 5 Key Factors CISOs Should Consider When Building This Process

Sen. Joel Villanueva Looking into Abused OFW Pido’s Situation in Malaysia

Justice for Penny Fritz Pido, OFW: Beaten in Malaysia, Can’t Walk

AWS Siklab Pilipinas Is Back in 2019 to Major PH Cities

DICT Downplays Impact on PH Telecom Industry of Trump’s Huawei Blacklist

Most Common Phishing Scams, What You Can Do to Avoid Them

Hello, Gov’t, Where You? Over 100,000 Marawi Siege ‘Bakwits’ Calling

Microsoft Plans to Protect Future Political Campaigns from Hacking

Fintech Apps’ Shaming of Customers Prompts NPC to Act

PNRI Denies Saying Non-Fermented Acetic Acid Are Cancerous; 15 ‘Suka’ Brands Under Probe for Mislabeling

IBM Cites BPO, Gaming in PH as Big Investors in Cybersecurity

Indigenous Plants: Safe Alternative to Artificial Food Color

How Samsung Made Its Trailblazing 5G End-to-End Solution a Reality

DA Seeks Meeting with DOST, DOH & DTI over ‘Fake’ Vinegar Issues

Sophisticated Spyware Hits WhatsApp; Facebook Patches Vulnerabilities

What You Should Know about Surveillance Attack on WhatsApp

New Bayad Center Version Accepts Over 1,000 Bills Types

Php1-M in Cash, Products Await Pioneer Epoxy’s 4th Nat’l ‘Bangkarera Winners

Huawei Unveils GaussDB, World’s First AI-Native Database, FusionStorage 8.0

April 2019’s Most Wanted Malware: Cyber Criminals Up to Old ‘Trickbots’ Again

OPPO Philippines Marks 5th Anniversary with Limited Edition F11 Series

Hacker Fin7 Takes Revenge After Leaders’ Arrest, Targets 130 Firms

2018 Global Spending in Telecom, Pay TV Services, US$1.6 B

DICT’s Tech4ED Finalist in IDC Smart City Asia/Pacific Awards 2019

DICT: Voters Can Now Search Names through Precinct Finder

NPC Reminds Political Parties, Bets to Uphold Voters’ Data Rights

ePLDT Warns Tourism Industry as Cybercriminals Target Visitor Information

MSC Software, FEATI Linkup Prepares Filipino Engineers for Industry 4.0

Update, DOST Study: DOH Says Synthetic Acetic Acid in Vinegar ‘Not Necessarily Unsafe’

DICT strikes US$2-B Deal with HyalRoute for Fiber Network Investment

MSC Software appoints FEATI University Center of Excellence in Philippines

World Password Day: Ending the Use of Passwords in 5 Years

Ramadan 2019 Fast Starts May 6; 24,800 Dwellings for Marawi IDPs

Kaspersky: Cybercriminals Using Avengers for Phishing to Scam Moviegoers

UAE Kicks Off Ramadhan 2019 Charity Work for PH Muslims

China’s Huawei Technologies Takes Down America’s Apple Inc. at No. 2 Spot

Huawei, World’s No. 1 Telecom Equipment Supplier, Nears No. 1 Phone Vendor Spot

Bicolana Artist Helps Popularize Craft Making Using Seagrass in Camarines Sur

PH Accepts Singapore Invite to Co-lead ASEAN Data Protection & Privacy Forum

Gender Disparity and Skills Lack in Cybersecurity Open Opportunity for Women

President Inks EO 79 on Normalization, Pushes GPH-MILF Peace Process Further

How to Avoid Getting Hooked by Mobile Phishing

Kaspersky Lab Detects, Blocks 31.8-M Internet Threats in PH in 2018

John Edwards: ‘In Keeping Citizens Safe, Gov’ts Sometimes Intrude into Privacy’

No Hitches for DOST’s Php120-M Filipino-Made Train on PNR Tracks

Malaysia’s PM Mahathir Praises Huawei Achievements, Meets CEO Ren Zhengfei

Alcatel-Lucent Marks Centennial Milestone, Looks to another 100 Years

Kaspersky Says 1-in-3 Internet Users Has No Clue About Privacy Security

DICT Partners with Cisco for Stronger Cybersecurity in Philippines

Palo Alto Networks Seeks to Disrupt Cybersecurity Status Quo with Cortex

DTI Seeks Malaysia’s ‘Recognition’ of more Filipino Halal Certifiers

What Are the Security Implications for 5G and IoT?

Microsoft’s Digigirlz Empowers Young Filipinas to Advance STEM Fields

Game of Thrones Phishing Scams and How to Avoid Them

Homo luzonensis ‘Lifts’ Filipino Researchers to Pantheon of Discoverers of New Human Species

Filipino Qur’an Reader Champion in Qatar 2019 Reading Contest

Genesis Dark Net, e-Shop for over 60,000 Stolen, Legitimate Identities — Kaspersky Lab

Lack of Time & Motivation Hamper Healthy Aging Initiatives among Filipinos

Huawei inspiring future Filipino telecom engineers for local & global opportunities

NCMF Reminds ‘Sheikhs’, Pilgrims: Saudi Closes Hajj E-Portal on April 20

PH Pool of Data Scientists Welcome 141 from DOST

SAP PH Country Manager: Fueling Collaboration through Innovation

Diwata 1 & 2 microsatellites in space and at Mind Museum

How to Outsmart Fire Using Hazard, Spread Maps — PCIEERD

PCIEERD-Funded ARMS Technology Provides Real-Time Dam Monitoring

Output & Impact, What DOST Looks for in R&D Projects — De la Peña

Philippines to witness world-class Moscow Ballet ‘La Classique’ and Bolshoi Stars in Swan Lake

Kaspersky Lab Holds Security Analyst Summit in Singapore to Build Pool of Experts

Organizations Loss US$6-B to Cyberattacks in 2018; Insider Compromise Big Cause

Adamson Bags Best Film Award in Epson 1st EcoVision Short Film Competition

Asus Live Update Utility infected by Operation ShadowHammer — Kaspersky Lab

Indonesia’s PT Mayora, Kopiko Producer, Set to Invest Php4.2-B for PH Coffee Factory

9,825 New S&T Scholars for AY 2019-2020 another Record for DOST

DTI Introduces Halal to Franchise Asia 2019; Francorp Launches 24 New Franchisor Clients

PMC introduces trade-ins for newer iPhone models

Gen X, Gen Y & Gen Z: how tech firms can address privacy, cybersecurity attitudes

The hyper-intelligent workforce and the Future of Work

BPI, UnitedHealth Group agree to create next generation of data scientists

DICT taps UNDP to speed up rollout of nationwide free Wi-Fi

Huawei sending 3 MSU-IIT students to compete in Malaysia

Revival of barter trade should prevent illegal drugs, smuggling, human trafficking

In photographs: NCMF brings PCVE to NCR bannered by Sen. Ping Lacson

Filipino firms need to scale investments on AI to catch APAC

Modern railway and MRT networks — digitization and cybersecurity

Sheikh Zayed’s legacy lives on; UAE declares 2019 Year of Tolerance

Facebook admits digital lapse on passwords; PH gov’t offers advice

DICT taps PSRTI to spearhead national ICT surveys

PAJ, SMC to honor top agriculture, environment writers — Gabot

At Water Philippines Conference 2019: ‘No water crisis’ — Palace

Microsoft’s Future-Ready Business Conference in photographs

Filipinos put security foremost when choosing a bank — study

Kaspersky unveils new endpoint business tool for security teams

Latest Kaspersky Password Manager edition available for data protection

Chinese telecoms giant brings Huawei ICT Academy to BulSU

‘Summer of discontent’ builds up for Ground Zero IDPs vs. Task Force Bangon Marawi

APAC seen to drive growth in retail cloud market; SMEs to dominate adoption

DICT seeks telcos’ cooperation to push common tower policy

ArrowPlus powered by Freelancer to provide services on product design

Ransomware giving lesser money; cyber criminals shift to formjacking

Four skills CISOs should develop to succeed in 2019

Kaspersky offers Filipino internet users only Php10 cybersecurity service

DOST breaks ground for Php160-M high-tech packaging lab

Philippines 10th most attacked in 2018 by mobile malware — Kaspersky Lab

‘Sextortion’ a rising epidemic in Philippines, says Trend Micro

NCMF knows more than Qur’an reading contest — Pangarungan

Saudi Arabia treats Filipinos with arts & culture exhibit at CCP

Duterte asks Muslims to spread Islam’s peace message on occasion of 45th NQRC

Fortinet secures path to 5G via proven security platform

ILO, Japan in US$2.6-M project on water, jobs & peace for BARMM

Indonesia Travel and Tourism Fair 2019 in photographs at Glorietta Mall

Pangarungan reminds Muslims on responsibilities as Filipinos; NCMF holds 45th NQRC on March 11

Global organizations regard women at tail end of advancement

New Microsoft executive sees Philippines ‘on cusp of greatness’

ePLDT warns data-heavy healthcare industry about possible cyberattacks

Indonesia marks 70th year of Philippine ties, holds trade, tourism fair at Glorietta

MapleStory M 2v2 unveils new ‘Monster Carnival’ dungeon update

Runway Story seamlessly blends fab fashion into puzzle gaming

‘Sleeping dragon’ Huawei wakes up, fights back, sues United States gov’t

Singapore gov’t enhances cybersecurity defenses with 2nd HackerOne bug bounty program

Kaspersky Lab helps to secure bionic technologies for people with disabilities

Argentinian teen hacker world’s first US$1-Million bug bounty earner on HackerOne

HackerOne Report: ‘White Hat’ hacker community grows 100%

NCMF staff beats 7 players to win NBA 2K19 Asia Championship

J&T Express continues expansion in SEA, reaches Philippine shores

Lenovo opens its first Legion Concept Store in Philippines

Hackers grab US$19-M bounties for exposing more than 100,000 valid vulnerabilities

PH telecommunications industry to collapse if Huawei equipment removed — DICT says

DICT urges responsible digital parenting amid dangerous online challenges for kids

Kaspersky: Teach your children about online safety amid dangerous Momo Challenge

World Halal Assembly 2019 delegates endorse OIC-SMIIC unified global standards for PH

BTA Minister Mohagher Iqbal graces BCCP thanksgiving ‘kanduli’ at Maharlika Village

Skyjet Airlines to fly direct to Camiguin starting in May 2019

Huawei Enterprise introduces Digital Platform at Mobile World Congress 2019

Filipino porn watchers, beware! Login-in stealing malware rise 100% in 2018

Breaking News: Russian envoy, Rabitah exec, other foreign dignitaries join launch of Halal Lab Building

BPI wins 2 Silver Anvils for OFW program, 2017 Annual Report

Epson redefines food-and-drink business, one print at a time

Kaspersky Lab launches CyberTrace to help big firms address online threats

Samsung marks decade of mobile innovation with Galaxy phone

Filipina graphic designer a winner in Freelancer Valentines’ Day global contest

DOST XII strengthens promotion of PH halal industry with 2 major events

Multi-M Food Corp. starts digital transformation journey with SAP cloud

Huawei releases ‘Simplified 5G’ deployment strategy; lays out the fast track to 5G

DICT orders NTC to secure formal House nod for Mislatel franchise

Global internet users still rising; 11 people every second in 2018

Kaspersky Lab offers 5 advice on installing internet connection

Royal Cargo leverages Oracle Cloud for seamless employee management

Epson mindful of environment, works with 2 youth groups

ILO: majority of world’s 3.3-B workers suffer from poor working conditions

Philippines’ iNON wins NASA Space Apps Challenge 2018’s Galactic Impact Award

AF Payments expands tie-up for beep™ loading, names Xytrix Systems

Kaspersky Lab: How a united voice can build digital trust in cybersecurity

ePLDT is PH’s 1st to provide DNSSEC-compliant & Secure-DNS Infrastructure

NCMF says Hajj 2019 for Filipinos lower by Php30,214 compared to 2018

Roses are red, violets are blue – what does your personal data say about you?

Modern vehicles face risks as car makers & suppliers struggle over cybersecurity

Beware: Cryptominers hit 10 times more organizations than ransomware

Kaspersky: Cybercriminals’ DDoS attacks shift from quantity to quality

Symantec Unveils Advanced EDR Tools, Fully Managed Service vs. Cyber Threats

DOST Revs Up R&D Pursuits, Takes Lead in 3D Printing Research via AMCen

Is the World Ready to Face a Nuclear War? No. So let’s BAN the Bomb

UBM Brings Back Water & Renewable Energy Expositions on March 20-22, 2019

AWS invites PH, SEA developers to create solutions via Hackdays 2019

ILO & UNICEF Report: a Measly 1/3 of World’s Kids Covered by Social Protection

NCMF Appeals to All Filipinos for Calm Over Jolo & Zamboanga Bomb Attacks

‘Grooming, Porn and Bullies: AV-TEST Finds Kaspersky Safe Kids is Better’

Facebook Beats Data Breach & Bad Press, Records 2.32-B Users, Earns US$16.91 B

Master of Eternity (M.O.E) Amps Up Fierce Mecha Combat with Temple Boss Update

Kaspersky Lab Says Chafer Cyberespionage Group Targets Embassies with Spyware

DOST’s Eco-Sep Technology Now Cleaning Domestic Wastewater of Siargao Island, Other Hotels, Resorts

Muslims & Christians Sign Peace Covenant, Affirm Unity Amidst Cathedral & Mosque Attacks

DOST’s TAPI Files 1,689 IP Applications, 667 Granted Certificates — Director’s Report

NCMF Taps Muslims & Christians in Unity Walk for Peace on February 3 at QCMC

Readers, IT Elites Select Kaspersky Lab for 2018 Cybersecurity Category Award

DICT Says Legal Hurdle Versus 3rd Major Telco No Effect On Common Tower Project

IDC: Smartphone woes continue as 4Q18 global shipments down 4.9%; Samsung still leads Top 5

IDC Sees 70% of Workloads in APAC will be on Mega-Platforms by 2022

Breaking: US$1-B in Pipeline for Telco Towers as DICT Signs MOA with Malaysian Firm

Weak passwords, Phising Scams, Malicious Apps Remain a Threat — McAfee

OTA Agoda Implements Genesys PureEngage to Transform Customer Engagement & Satisfaction

Rehau Group Seeks Expansion, Taps Wilcon Depot as Exclusive Retail Partner

IDC: Part shortages, Brexit, & Yellow Vest Movement dampen 2018Q4 EMEA PC market

Kaspersky Lab Unveils New Program to Empower its Partners

Check Point Launches Maestro, Industry’s First Hyperscale Network Security Solution

NCMF Condemns as ‘Un-Islamic & Barbaric’ Bombings of Jolo Cathedral

Lyn: The Lightbringer Now Playing in Philippines, Malaysia & Australia

PH, Japan Address violent extremism via Php14-M NCMF-UNDP Collaboration

DICT Stays Optimistic of NMP: Rio Takes Exception to Drilon Claim About Mislatel

Samsung Upgrades Customer Experience at its SM Megamall Flagship Store

IDC Reveals Top 10 ICT Industry Predictions for Philippines in 2019 & Beyond

MapleStory M Intros 3 New Explorer Classes, Lots of Rewards for Players

IBM Bags US$260-M Deal with BPI for its Digital Transformation

Top Employers Institute Honors SAP Philippines as ‘2019 Top Employer’

GCash, Qwikwire Partnership to Innovate Payments Process for Real Estate Dues

ILO Marks 100th Anniversary, Sees Job Losses & Gains From AI, Automation & Robotics

BPI Wins Big at Facebook Solutions Awards 2018 (Named Optimal Creative Champion)

Check Point Reveals 37% of Organizations Hit by Cryptomining in 2018

China’s Huawei Accredits USeP as its First ICT Academy in PH to Give Back to Filipinos

France hits U.S. tech giant Google with US$57-M fine as E.U. flexes GDPR muscle

PH national cybersecurity defense umbrella unfurls February, fully operational in Nov. 2019

My data was leaked. What should I do? Here’s what to do, says Kaspersky Lab

The fight for enterprise IT sovereignty in 2019: Who will win?

Malaysian telco Edotco signs MOU with DICT for building of connectivity towers

Samsung Smart TVs to Launch iTunes Movies & TV Shows and Support AirPlay 2 Beginning Spring 2019

DOST scientists support BOL, recommend 5 paths to healing process and building society of peace

PH’s ArkAngel competes in Lenovo-Intel’s Legion of Champions III 2019 Grand Finals in Thailand

Breakthrough investments worth over US$6 B in 2018 gives CEZA forward-looking posture in 2019

Hackers gate-crashed 30 South Korean Defense Ministry PCs, steal data from 10

Kaspersky Lab: Connected chargers for electric cars are potential IoT devices for hacking

Synopsys unveils Coverity new version enabling organizations to build secure application faster

Check Point uncovers vulnerabilities giving hackers window to hijack Fortnite gamers’ data’

Hyatt is world’s 1st major hotel chain to offer bug bounty program for hackers to protect its millions global guests from cyber risks

DOST commits Php50-M funding to ASEAN COST for development of region’s pool of S&T human resources

DICT agency grants DFA only 5 additional days before facing initial passport fact-finding inquiry

Data Entry tops Filipinos’ jobs, ‘Freelancer’ says; Writing is No. 1 in world’s 2018 ‘Fast 50 Report’

IBM, Taguig City & TCU arming Filipino students with STEM skills to prepare for ‘new collar’ jobs

Kaspersky Lab: Load of anxieties burdens majority of Gen Z-ers; but not asking help

Fuji Xerox Philippines unveils 14 new hi-tech digital printers; some in photos here

Fuji Xerox executive airs confidence on PH economy, sees good business ahead

IDC says 3Q18 cloud IT infra revenues beat traditional IT infra for first time

Kaspersky Lab issues 11 practical New Year’s resolutions for online safety

Apple plans 3 new iPhone models, 1 with 3 rear cameras in 2019 — WSJ

President designates Pangarungan ‘amirul hajj’ of 2019 PH Hajj Mission

DOST promotes GIDA via Science Works exhibit in Masbate, free entry

Nexon’s Master of Eternity in New Year offers mecha-mashing update

TalariaX intros messaging platform integrated with 10 social media apps

Lenovo introduces new set of devices for an ‘Intelligent Transformation’

Fuji Xerox leverages AI via new digital color printers, launches 14 new units

Software bugs problematic, too; 284 KrisFlyers members’ details shown

Kaspersky Lab appoints MSI-ECS Philippines to boost B2B growth

Perfecting cloud recipe for success; hybrid platform, CIO’s key — Oracle

IDC sees 4 sectors’ 2019 worldwide spending on IoT reaching US$745 B

Amazon removes from online store doormats with Islamic religious texts

QBO, booster of startups, fires off New Year via invite to entrepreneurs

IHS Markit White Paper puts Video Everywhere at No. 1; 5G places No. 3

Building a ‘cyber-smart’ culture from C-Suite still biggest challenge

NCMF expects lower pilgrimage fare for Hajj 2019; PH, KSA sign contract

HIMA: Stricter requirements and safety expertise in the Digital Age

Fortinet expands Security Fabric offerings & new automation for AWS

Lenovo PH’s new 2-in-1 IdeaPad D300 laptop is for on-the-go-users

When ignorance isn’t bliss: Dangers of MITM attacks & defense against them

PAL bolsters tourist travel to PH via daily Cebu-Nagoya flights by Mar. 31

Pump manufacturer Grundfos names new AMD for East Asia by January 1

Europe, N. America & E. Asia-Pacific execs most concern of cyber-attacks

Looking back: Synopsys explains unusual attack on EventStream

PH’s ISDApp for fishermen competes in NASA Space Apps Challenge finals

Happy New Year! Be Safe, Stay Safe everybody throughout the year 2019

TAPI & PCAARRD forge partnership to promote aquaculture technologies

After Sir Roberts’ visit, DOST eyes Nobel laureates to pick their minds

DOST: 946 students pass 2018 Junior Level Science Scholarship for 2019

PES forum features DOST-PCAARRD projects on AANR, mango & fishing

Lenovo PH launches devices running on Intel® Optane™ memory tech

3 DOST-FPRDI botanists discover new Hoya plant subspecies in Quezon

CebuPac’s GetGo harnesses CuroTek for enhanced customer experience

ASEAN Business Awards 2018 honor SAP with ‘Friend of ASEAN’ accolade

Kaspersky Gives Advice to Companies Out for the Xmas, New Year Holidays

Pew study shows in U.S. social media exceeds newspaper as a news source

MPI calls for participants in 2019 training in Davao for building peace

De la Peña Airs 10 Wishes for 2019, Bares DOST Achievements in 2018

Nexon’s MapleStory Mobile unveils new Evan Class and Mini-Games

MILF chief bats for inclusive business model for new Bangsamoro region

2019: Kaspersky Lab Predicts Attacks on Mobile Banking, Small Companies

PHISGOC and Razer identify 5 games in shortlist for SEA Games eSports

DOST Mega Maker Space for Inclusive Innovation Boosts PH R&D Initiatives

Huawei Seeds for the Future Global Program, Filipinos’ Learning Haven

ARMM Registers Php20-B Cumulative Investments in its ‘Terminal Year’

A 3rd of Xmas eve shoppers’ financial info compromised — Kaspersky Lab

McAfee Lab finds 480 new threats every minute in 3rd Quarter 2018

In pictures: DOST 2nd National Technology Business Incubation Summit 2018

De la Peña Dares DOST Researchers: Produce More IP Patents Than Papers

Leveling Playing Field: Cloud as Enabler of Limitless Innovation

OPAPP says registry to advance women, peace, security in ASEAN

HackerOne widens free Hacker101 web training through HackEDU tieup

Good Pal Australia Provides Php23-M Urgent Fund for ‘Mangkhut’ Farmers

Aboitiz group ties up with ePLDT firm to enable Microsoft Dynamics 365

Endeavor Helps Entrepreneurs Earn Php6.3-B, Create 1,700 Jobs in 2017

Senate Approves Php821.3-M NCMF Budget for 2019; Biggest Yet So Far

Arab Ambassador Cites Qatar-PH Relations, Notes Over 250,000 OFWs

DXC Opens Manila & Warsaw Centers for Migration to Microsoft Azure

Gov’t Sets Skills Standard for Filipino Privacy Experts via DPO ACE Program

TierOne ready for Php3-B telecoms project in ARMM, seeks DICT help

Cloud Adoption is Biggest Security Risk to Business; Lack of Experts a Problem

Microsoft PH Partners with AIM Incubator to Boost Local Startups

Boxing Icon Pacquiao is Determined to Push Bill Doubling Tobacco Tax Rate

Oracle Philippines: Why Today’s ERP Should Stand for Earn, Rest and Play

NRCP Marks 85th Year; Razal Asks Experts to Leave their Comfort Zone

DOST-SOCCSKSARGEN Stages RSTW Celebration; Here’s How in Pictures

NPC to Smart, Globe, and Mislatel: Compete on Data Privacy, Protection

DOST-SOCCSKSARGEN RSTW Fete Gives de la Peña Rockstar Treatment

Check Point integrates with AWS Security Hub for better protection

Kaspersky Lab: Change password, use electronic cards for online payments

Armed with US$3-M funding, Praxis to boost PH, Asia financial literacy

DOST-SOCCSKSARGEN to stage S&T Week in Koronadal City, So. Cotabato

New smartphone Realme C1 available Dec. 5 on Lazada for only Php5,490

New IBM Talent & Transformation business uses Artificial Intelligence

Banbros and PC Express launch PH 1st Edifier Concept Store in Megamall

ICRC & PRC provide ‘bakwits’ Php10,000 grants for livelihood

eSports to feature in 2019 SEA Games as medal sport; Razer official partner

Korean Air uses AWS platform, speeds up digital transformation

Lenovo strengthens PH product line, launches new AMD-powered laptops

AF Payments’ beep™ sells over 5-M cards, makes 1-B in rail transactions

McAfee predicts cybercriminal teams to launch threat volume, ingenuity

More Filipinos’ financial inclusion possible with Cashalo’s Cashacart

PH startup takes advertising to new level using AI, facial recognition

Fortinet in Gartner’s First Magic Quadrant for WAN Edge Infra

Turkish Astrophysicist Burcin Mutlu Pakdil Discovers a Rare New Galaxy

2019: Kaspersky Lab Sees Devastating Attacks; Public Retaliation Expected

‘Watch Videos Together’ Facebook Messenger Feature Under Testing

IDC Study on Future Work Trends Strengthens Lenovo’s Intelligent

CEZA Pays Php83.3-M in Taxes After Turning a Corner in First 3 Quarters

Capgemini’s WEMO 2018: Importance of China in Energy Market Increases

Token News Eyes Tie-up with PH Universities, Set up Blockchain Lab

Cybersecurity Experts’ Predictions 2019: Check Point, Synopsys, HIMA

Foreign Tourist Arrivals in Jan.-Sept. 2018 at 5.36 M, Romulo-Puyat Says

DOT’s Romulo-Puyat at Enderun Tourism, Hospitality Tech Summit

IPC and Conversant seek to make PH digital business future-ready via CDN

IR4.0 in ‘Inflection Point’ with Speed of Change Faster; Customer still King

Shiptek Unveils XLOG Digital Logistics Platform on Blockhain Technology

NPC Calls for Data Privacy Compliance in Travel & Tourism Sector at DPO20

PSBank Launches ‘Good to Know’ Drive for Filipinos to Save and Invest

9-M Euro ILO, EU and OECD Project About Supply Chains Covers Philippines

CEZA Says Unlicensed Cryptocurrency Firms Crept into ‘Crypto in the Valley’

Filipinos Need Vigilance While Online as ‘PH 10th Most Attacked Country’

Enderun sets Tourism, Hospitality Tech Summit and Expo, Nov. 23-24

Synopsys Cybersecurity Researcher Uncovers Weakness in D-Link Router

467 ways climate change risks impact humanity shown thru new research

China’s 51Talk revs up PH expansion, opens 7th training hub in Quezon City

DICT’s Rio says NTC can now issue Confirmation Order to Mislatel

‘Bug bounty’ for DJI’s drone platform yields vulnerabilities — Check Point

Kaspersky Lab starts processing data for EU, opens Transparency Center

Frame Arms Girl casts join MOE; Nexon secures rights for Pokelabo

Enigma: Filipinos most concern over cybersecurity; top social media users

Microsoft PC Test Purchase: Pirated software equals malware infection

Kaspersky Lab dares PH White Hat Hackers to join world contest on IoT

Thai Democrat Party is world’s first to leverage blockchain for e-election

MIT & Huawei tech report: DX and 5G in APAC markets ‘heavily underway’

ASEAN educators, experts to discuss blockchain tech for Sukuk financing

SAP Intelligent Enterprise leading SEA firms in their digital journey

NCMF unveils new ID for PH Muslims with tribal affiliation, barcode, others

DOST IX offers OneLab, OneSTore, OneExpert & FIC during RSTW event

Samsung: Foldable display platform serves as basis for new mobile life

Cathay Pacific Airways data breach hits 102,209 Pinoys, 35,700 passports

NPC wants to know if Baguio school conforms with Data Privacy Law 2012

Amazon exec speaks on healthcare transformation through AI, ML

PH Apple hub lowers service rates, improves Mail-In Repair work

Now available, Power Rangers: All Stars RPG for iPhone and Android

RunningMan Heroes beta test available for Filipinos, SEA citizens

After ‘Crypto Valley,’ CEZA receives US$1-B Maglev trains hub via China

We Are Social expands in Asia, opens new Hong Kong hub, 13th int’l office

Facebook takes hit from Americans; either deleted FB, took break, etc.

Filipino games enthusiasts can play Master of Eternity on iOS, Android

DOST IX stages RSTW, saying science is for all & offers STI research outputs

Check Point’s SandBlast a shield versus cybercriminals, online bullies

New TESDA chief vows to win people’s hearts through TVET

EIU releases report over US-China trade war impact on Asian countries

With Diwata-2 in space, DOST proves Diwata-1 is not a stroke of luck

7 ASEAN universities to explore Marawi City rehab funding Nov. 14-15

NCMF to DILG: change is coming; hopefully, for good, not for bad

42 companies, 10 countries join ANCE forum to uplift networking industry

Power Mac Center now selling iPhone Xs and Xs Max; new Apple watch, too

McAfee: cloud data lures significant risks; organizations are unaware

Sulu wants BOL scuttled; MILF casts doubts on motivation

CEZA officially welcomes Asia Premier Int’l at ‘Crypto Valley of Asia’

CEZA working with blockhain firms to protect consumers, investors

Int’l, local governing bodies applaud NPC for winning seat at ICDPPC

IDC names 13 winners of APAC DX Awards 2018; PhilCare wins, too

MapleStory in huge content update with Spooktacular Halloween Event

Chinese online English teaching hub expands in Cavite with new center

Ground Zero e-Sports Lounge brings premier gaming experience to NMM

Privacy commission brings honor; PH wins seat at ICDPPC ExeCom

Oriente, JG Summit officially launch fintech app Cashalo for PH inclusion

Microsoft PH’s COO is ‘Young Leader of the Year’ in Asia CEO Awards 2018

Apple store, Microsoft unveil Office 2019 with advanced tools & functions

Scientists, engineers with Filipino blood assemble in PH to promote STI

NRCP encourages MSU-TCTO faculty to join pool of 4,250 member experts

PH joins over 70 countries at 40th int’l forum of data privacy officers

Sustainability of biodiversity, PH life support system, is Filipinos’ survival

Cashalo, new PH fintech firm, bridges financial inclusion gap for Filipinos

Attack on Facebook hits 755,973 Filipino users; Privacy commission issues order

‘Risks of cybersecurity threats’ in PH rising — Microsoft Philippines says

17 foreign fintech firms drive CEZA’s Php518-M income in 9 months of 2018

‘Big C’ experts tell Filipinos what to look for about ‘voodoo medicine and science’

Filipino elite IT professionals ask NPC: Establish bounty for White Hat Hackers

DICT & QBO join forces to spur growth of PH startups; Basiqs national tour on

NCMF’s Pangarungan appoints new acting chief of Accounting Division and Finance

Gobi Partners and Core Capital unveil US$10-M PH Fund for Filipino startups

A whole day of sight-seeing in Jakarta: Monas, Istiqlal Mosque, Catholic Cathedral a must visit

Microsoft, HomeSpace360 re-invent how people are viewing real estate

A whole day of sight-seeing in Jakarta: Monas, Istiqlal Mosque, Catholic Cathedral a must visit

Challenges, open communication bring CrewBloom founders closer

Have pen, will travel: journalists living out of suitcase, roaming the world

Mamondiong implements Free TVET programs; CHED allots Php6.9-B fund

A whole day of sight-seeing in Jakarta: Monas, Istiqlal Mosque, Catholic Cathedral a must visit

Tech titans triumvirate of Microsoft, Adobe & SAP craft Open Data Initiative

First Circle goes nationwide, makes Php1.5-B fund available for PH SMEs

Be careful who you search; McAfee says celebrity Ruby Rose 2018 most dangerous

IDC says Filipino smartphone brand Cherry Mobile still PH top-seller in 1H18

Multisys stages ‘Clash of Codes’ for IT industry elites; MVP visits venue

NPC says collaboration with White Hat Hackers a boon to protect PhilSys data

Facebook breach: NPC asks users to enable multi-factor authentication

Software security, mission impossible? attack on Facebook exposes 50M users

‘Space Unites the World’: World Space Week’s theme for October 4 to 10, 2018

Meet Black Rose Lucy; Checkpoint says ‘she’ is latest Russian MaaS botnet

IBM unleashes biggest ever AI toolset for 9 industries and professions

China’s 51Talk plans to hire 100,000 only Filipino online English teachers

DOST challenges 5th InnoSight’ delegates to break circular textile industry barriers

DOST, UPD target Oct. 29 as launch from Japan of Diwata-2, 2nd PH-owned satellite

Update: Holy cow: 2 super lucky bettors win Php1.18-B huge Ultra Lotto jackpot!

‘Innovations that Dominate’: Epson PH introduces latest printers & projectors

Update of HIT: Heroes of Incredible Tales takes mythic level to over 120

World internet users over 4 B; PH still longest on social media — Digital 2018

Union Bank leads winners of IDC PH Digital Transformation Awards 2018

Privacy commission says fully digital PH is feasible by 2040; DICT plays biggest role

NPC monitoring developments on data breach at TV network giant ABS-CBN

TESDA online program hits milestone after reaching over 1.2 million users

Globe says free, unlimited GoWifi service still OK Sept. 19 in 3 Robinsons Malls

Villar, Dar stress need for technology to inspire Filipino youth back to farms

DOST warns moisture density gauge with radioactive materials is missing

‘Vivo na, Smart pa’ as Chinese smartphone maker meets PLDT

Visa, Bangko Sentral, 2 others renew tie up to rev up financial literacy campaign

Winners of 1st DOST ‘Bantog’ 2018 Science Journalism Competition known

Philippine Airlines cancels some Sept. 15-16 flights because of Typhoon ‘Ompong’

Cebu Pacific boosts travel to Japan from Visayas and Mindanao via new flights

MapleStory M hosting 2 new events until Oct. 9; unveils new ‘Cygnus Knights’ class

American cybersecurity firm Fortinet names new country manager for Philippines

Starting ’em young: 2 Filipino cybersecurity kids take home Bronze Award

Honolulu-based East-West Center calls for scholarships applicants

How much do you make: A brief ‘essay’ from a medical professional

Singapore International Cyber Week 2018 at Suntec kicks off on Sept. 18

Amateur boat builders construct 4 ‘Bahangka’ for flood-prone Rizal LGU

UST researchers top DOST 2018 National Invention Contest and Exhibits

Cryptopia Exchange lists Quanta token QNTU as tradable asset

DOST accepts 17 new student researchers for 2018 Young Innovators Program

SEA-TVET execs respond to Industry 4.0 as workers need new skills and learn new technologies

Samsung Galaxy Series offers new Tab S4, Tab A 10.5, & Smart Watch

Nexon Korea, SNK Corp. partner for Returners’ upgrade via King of Fighters ’98

DOST CARAGA and Agusan, Surigao LGUs working for climate resiliency

Bosnia Mufti Ceric calls DOST XII head ‘Queen of Halal in Asia’ for her work

Mamao, other Cabinet officials move to Tunisia as Tripoli clashes intensify

Samsung pouring more investments for future growth, to sink in 25T Korean won

Philippines still go-to-site for BPO firms, call centers; beats India, US

4th High Officials Meeting on SEA TVET kicks off Sept. 4, says TESDA

Ramco provides same highest security to Philippine firms with that given to General Electric, Boeing, Airbus

16th DPRM: Battery of top public, private execs discuss IR4.0 on Sept. 4

IFA 2018: Samsung Electronics unveils Q900R QLED TV with AI Upscaling

Huazhu Group customers’ data offered for sale on Dark Web for 8 bitcoin

DICT sets 5th startup competition; Huawei to send winner to China

Security Bank breaks barrier, grants loan to Bangsamoro Oil company

Token News Philippines officially opens for business on ICO consultancy, others

DA-BAR holds forum, exhibits on Aug. 30-Sept. 2

Duterte’s special envoy flew to secure freedom of OFWs in Libya

DOST calls for ‘Pisay’ scholarship applicants for 2018 National Competitive Examination

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DOST Continues Battle vs. Dengue, Says Herbal Supplement Out August 12

By EDD K. USMAN August 9, 2019August 11, 2019 1 Comment

Update: August, 11, 2019, 2:42 p.m. DOST Secretary Fortunato T. de la Peña during the press conference on August 10 at Robinsons Place Tacloban, Marasbaras, of the DOST VIII (part of the Regional Science and Technology Week (RSTW), revealed the Herbanext herbal supplement for dengue infection will be released on August 12. He earlier said […]

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