PLDT’s wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. reported a significant decline in the number of SMShing messages after it added a new and more advanced firewall that prevents text scams and spam messages from being sent to customers. “Smart continues to upgrade its cyber defenses to further...
PLDT's wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. warns the public against cybercriminals employing new strategies to reach potential victims even as it continues to step up its measures against text scams. In a statement, Smart said it has recently rolled out its improved blocking tool and boosted...
VITRO Inc., the data center of the PLDT Group, reported that telecommunications firm Philippine Global Communications Inc. (Philcom) expanding its network in VITRO Clark (VCK) and Vitro Sta. Rosa (VSR) to deliver top-notch, reliable connectivity solutions to enterprises. PLDT said in a statement...
President Marcos has appointed Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary Ma. Cristina Aldeguer-Roque as the department's acting secretary following the resignation of Alfredo Pascual, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said. Trade Acting Secretary Ma. Cristina Aldeguer-Roque...
Telecom giant PLDT Inc. and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) are working closely with government regulators to further protect customers from text scams and other fraudulent activities. The firms said in a statement that this is in line with the Philippine government’s...
Eastern Communications, the Philippines' pioneering telecommunications company and ICT solutions provider, has expanded its services to Bohol. In a statement, the firm said it is bringing advanced connectivity and ICT solutions to Tagbilaran City and branching out to other areas on the island in...
PLDT Inc. and its wireless unit Smart Communications said they are prepared to extend assistance to those who are faced with challenging conditions due to Typhoon Carina. As of July 23, Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 is in effect in parts of Luzon, bringing strong winds and heavy...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said on Sunday, July 21, that the latest software outage affecting Microsoft was one of the biggest "failures" in the Information Technology (IT) field. Photo credit to MB Visual Content Group “Well, tawagin na natin IT outage. IT...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Friday, July 19, said that its Cybersecurity Bureau and the National Computer Emergency Response Team (NCERT) are vigilantly monitoring the ongoing software outage allegedly caused by a faulty update from a cybersecurity...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Friday, July 19, praised the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) for its successful operation that led to the capture of four individuals allegedly involved in a cybercrime syndicate. Photo credit to MB Visual Content Group In...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Friday, July 19, announced the success of the inaugural "US-PH Cyber-Digital Policy Dialogue" between the Philippines and the United States. DICT In a press conference hosted by the DICT in a hybrid setting, officials elaborated...
By ARGYLL CYRUS GEDUCOS Families affected by the southwest monsoon in Matanog, Maguindanao del Norte received government financial assistance and relief supplies over the weekend. ASSISTANCE TO FLOOD VICTIMS — Special Assistant to the President Secretary Antonio Lagdameo Jr. and Department...
