Many PH banks have enhanced multi-level authentication vs cyberattacks – BSP
A lot of Philippines-based banks have upgraded their multi-factor authentication (MFA) system to strengthen their capacity against cyberattacks, a ranking central bank official said.
WATCH | Albayalde sacks Tondo 1 cop chief, but says ‘secret cell’ was meant...
The NCRPO chief relieved of his command the head of Tondo's Station 1 over the discovery of an alleged "secret detention cell" for drug suspects, but asked CHR to also consider the sacked officer's claim that he was merely trying to decongest the regular detention area owing to the new anti-crime sweep.
WALANG PERA | Leni’s camp admits VP has problem in raising P8-M fee for...
While it had been easy for Marcos to shell out a first tranche of P36 million for his poll protest case against Robredo, the Vice President's camp admitted that she was finding it difficult to raise the amount even if it was over four times smaller than what was required from Marcos by the Presidential Electoral Tribunal.
Grand ASEAN Summit Fiesta welcome delegates at gala dinner
Traditional dance performances, 'rondalla' music, and top Filipino pop singers promise to keep the party mood for all 800 guests.
Elderly couple killed in suspected robbery in Nueva Ecija
An elderly couple who had turned to selling jewelry after retiring from teaching were stabbed dead inside their home Thursday night in what police believe was a robbery.
Despite tall lineup, Batang Gilas to rely on speed in SEABA U-16
The Philippine national youth basketball team may be parading its tallest lineup in years, but head coach Michael Oliver believes guard play will remain...
‘Only tyrants shut down the news media,’ NUJP reminds Duterte
A media organization cautioned President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday against threatening to personally shut down media outfits he disagrees with, saying “only tyrants” did that.
‘PREMATURE, UNINFORMED’ | Tadeco blasts Calida judgment on joint venture with Bucor
The Tagum Agriculture Development Company Inc. slammed Solicitor General Jose Calida for his “premature and uninformed” statement on Thursday declaring the firm’s joint venture agreement with the Bureau of Corrections void.
Trump says ‘major, major’ conflict with North Korea possible but prefers diplomacy
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday a major conflict with North Korea is possible in the standoff over its nuclear and missile programs, but he would prefer a diplomatic outcome to the dispute.
MORE SECRET CELLS? | CHR urges audit of police stations, worries disappearances replacing EJKs...
(UPDATE 3 - 4:08 p.m.) Commission on Human Rights chairman Jose Luis Gascon challenged the leadership of the Philippine National Police to order an audit of all police stations in the country to ferret out possible “secret” detention cells following the discovery of such a facility in Tondo, Manila Thursday evening.
Simple, elegant Mindanao-inspired outfits for Duterte at ASEAN summit
The president and Ms. Avañcena are going for understated elegance as they wear the creations of Davao-based fashion designers during the summit.
Widodo arriving for state visit, ASEAN summit
Indonesian President Joko Widodo will be arriving in the country Friday afternoon for a state visit and participate in the 30th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Leader’s Summit.
Duterte nominates envoys to Saudi, Singapore
President Rodrigo Duterte has nominated two new ambassadors, to Singapore and Saudi Arabia.
Microsoft Surface sales sink
Microsoft Corp slightly missed Wall Street's average revenue estimate for the latest quarter on Thursday, as sales of its Surface tablets and laptops slumped in the face of revamped competition in the personal computer market.
SolGen to seek disbarment of lawyer seeking ICC prosecution of Duterte
Solicitor General Jose Calida said he will seek the disbarment of lawyer Jude Jose Sabio, the counsel of self-confessed hitman Edgar Matobato, for filing “baseless suits.”