China has denied its involvement in the cyberattacks on the Philippine government websites, which were believed to be operating in China, and hit the "irresponsible" report made by "some Filipino officials." In a statement on Monday night, Feb. 5, the Chinese Embassy in Manila said the Chinese...
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), an attached agency to the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Monday, Feb. 5, expressed willingness to participate in the "urgent meeting" to be initiated by the House of Representatives (HOR). CICC "Pwede...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued a new guideline that will ensure equal sharing of services charges among hotel, restaurant, and other institution workers. DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said the Department Order (DO) No. 242 is actually a revision of the...
Tycoon Andrew Tan’s urban township developer Megaworld Corporation is building its second hotel in Pasig City, the 31-storey ArcoVia Hotel, which will be its tallest homegrown hotel development to date. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), the firm said the new hotel will be...
The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) launched the Fostering the Revitalization of Nascent Textile Innovation Ecosystems in the Region (FRONTIER) program, which aims to rejuvenate the local textile industry and create opportunities, particularly...
"I sculpt flowers so they won't die; I have fallen in love with the boldness and fragility." These are the words of artist Christine Sioco after being inspired by the immortal words of iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo who sought to immortalize the ephemeral beauty of spring blossoms in her work....
This month, let’s explore the latest in crime fiction from all over the globe, and then do some historical sleuthing, and get engrossed in new sci-fi - one with a great premise. Gaslight by Femi Kayode Set in Lagos, Nigeria, this is the second crime fiction work of Kayode, and it...
Unlike other major awarding ceremonies, the Grammy Awards is where stars become more experimental when it comes to their red-carpet looks. Think of Jennifer Lopez's iconic green Versace dress in 2000, Cardi B's vintage Mugler look in 2019, or Lady Gaga's egg entrance in 2011. These are testaments...
GUEST COLUMNIST By Lt. Gen. Aurelio B. Baladad (Ret) A violent history of strife describes the peace talks between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) representing the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) assured the public on Monday, Feb. 5, that the country is safe following the successful thwarting of two cyberattacks in recent days. Photo from Pixabay "In general, of course we're safe," DICT Undersecretary for Infostructure...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez feels that the cyberattacks on Philippine government websites are getting out of hand. As such, the House leader has called for an "urgent meeting" with...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Sunday, Feb. 4, explained how and where it thwarted the possible cyber attack on the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) cyber system. Photo from Unsplash In an interview with DZBB Super Radyo, DICT Assistant Secretary...
