FROM BEEPERS TO BYTES In the shadowy corners of the digital world, deception often wears the mask of love and companionship. I recently had a heart-wrenching conversation with a woman who reached out to Scam Watch Pilipinas after falling victim to such a scam. She shared how a seemingly harmless...
FROM BEEPERS TO BYTES The year 2023 marked a significant shift in the telecommunications landscape in the Philippines with the implementation of the SIM Card Registration Act or Republic Act 11934. The law, signed and made effective by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Oct. 10, 2022, is a...
FROM BEEPERS TO BYTES Many borrowers from people offering loans online have reported instances of harassment and public shaming. This worrying trend emerged during the pandemic and continues today. Online lending platforms have become popular because they provide fast financial services. The...
FROM BEEPERS TO BYTES Romance may blossom online, but so can deception. Scam Watch Pilipinas, a staunch advocate for consumer protection against online scams, is raising awareness this Valentine's Day about the lurking dangers of online relationships with its aptly named campaign, UnMatch. This...
January is big for many Filipino music lovers as British rock band Coldplay returned to the country for a concert at the Philippine Arena. But for one of its members, performing in front of many Filipinos wasn’t just his only agenda. Recently, the band’s bassist, Guy Berryman, visited Univers...
ILOILO CITY – Two artists using two different mediums have come together for an artistic rendezvous of this city. The art exhibit “Rendezvous: Past Meets Present” brings the interpretation of the cityscape from upcycling artist Cristhom “Dodoy” Setubal and panoramic painter Mark Vincent...
SEE IT FOR YOURSELF Catch artworks from Claude Monet, Camille Pissarro, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, PaulCézanne, Edgar Degas, and more at the BGC Arts Center starting Jan. 31 (Photo BGC Arts Center website) The French Impressionists’ works have been displayed and enjoyed worldwide for more than 150...
Art Fair Philippines, one of the leading platforms for showcasing and selling Filipino modern and contemporary art, introduces an enhanced program highlighting the vibrant creative scene of the Philippine visual arts, recognized as one of Southeast Asia's most dynamic landscapes. From Feb. 16 to...
FROM BEEPERS TO BYTES The year 2023 will be remembered in the world of technology and finance as the year when non-fungible tokens (NFTs) declined and the market crashed. In 2021 and 2022, NFTs emerged as a prominent tech trend. These digital assets utilized blockchain technology to...
FROM BEEPERS TO BYTES New year, new you, and new scams: Don't let excitement cloud your judgment online The confetti has settled, the firecrackers are now silent, the resolutions are scrawled in sparkling pens, and the bittersweet tang of "new year, new me" is in the air. But amidst the...
EDITORS DESK Scams, a deceptive practice as old as humanity, have consistently evolved and adapted to changing technologies and human vulnerabilities. What began with con artists peddling snake oil on dusty roads has taken on a new digital dimension, with cybercriminals wielding increasingly...
EDITORS DESK Forget clunky phones and bulky laptops! 2024 is serving up tech treats that are all about making life simpler and more fun. Foldable phones will be more affordable, yes the phone that folds open like mini-tablets for movie marathons on the go. Also, in 2024, laptops will become...
