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NTC orders blocking of the wrong website
Just last week, the National Privacy Commission (NPC) issued a cease and desist order (CDO) against lisensya.info for illegally collecting personally identifiable information of license holders and vehicle owners by pretending to be an authorized website of the Land Transportation Office. The CDO was sent to the respondent, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), and Land Transportation Office (LTO) via email on November 12, 2020.
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Safe Davao QR: registration errors continue as deadline looms
The Safe Davao QR registration site for individuals was activated yesterday amid the news that the city once again got the highest number of new Covid-19 positive cases in the country. As of last night, Davao City residents reported multiple errors coming from the site when they attempted to register. As users once again come in droves to register, the official FB page of the Davao City government was inundated with comments from users. The majority of the more than eight thousand comments are reporting errors of the site.
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Online RFID registration sites crashed
All vehicles passing through Skyway, SLEX, NAIAX, STAR tollway, and TPLEX will have to be installed with a radio frequency identification (RFID) sticker in order to be allowed entry starting November 30. Motorists need their vehicles fitted with Easytrip RFID stickers in order to use NLEX, SCTEX, Cavitex, CALAX and C5 South link by December 1.
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How hackers collected sensitive data from the Land Transportation Office
The country’s transportation agency is now on a hot seat as thousands of personal information of drivers and vehicle owners were processed and saved by a website pretending to be an official LTO page. Thousands of users were tricked into submitting what looks like harmless information but later used to get their personal data. Simply put, personally identifiable information under the responsibility of the Land Transportation Office of the Philippines were downloaded by unauthorized individuals.
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Alibaba Cloud shares the cutting-edge technologies behind 11.11 – The World’s Largest Online Shopping Festival
For the past eight months within the pandemic, people have learned to use technology as a tool to connect to friends via online and maximized retail shopping through different online and e-commerce platforms. But the most and anticipated shopping event, as always, is this year’s 11.11.
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Telework security challenges enterprises must adapt to secure remote work at scale
As the COVID-19 pandemic spread rapidly in the first half of 2020, many organizations were required to shift to telework practically overnight as teams around the globe were asked to stay home. Nearly two-thirds of the firms surveyed had to rapidly transition over half of their workforce to telework. In addition, most respondents said the rapid change presented a challenge to their organization, with 83% citing it as moderately, very, or extremely challenging. Only 3% were not at all challenged.
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An Online Holiday Fair from Local Weaving Communities
Christmas is just right around the corner. While large gatherings and get-togethers may still not be an option for most of us, there are other ways to make the holiday season more meaningful and exciting.
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See the World With Devant: A World Television Day Celebration
Devant kicked off this year’s major World TV Day celebration in the Philippines with an exclusive webinar on November 19, 2020. At the online session, guests learned about the past, present, and future of TV, and how it has become a true essential for families and homes around the country.
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What You and Your Family Can Do this Christmas
Christmas this year will undoubtedly be a different one given our current situation. But that doesn’t necessarily mean it will be a “Blue Christmas”. Despite the events that have transpired and the physical restrictions still in place, the Christmas spirit of hope, love, and goodwill has the potential to shine brighter than it ever has this year—especially if you’re one of those who learned, because of the pandemic, that when all is said and done, what truly matters the most is each other.
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A Collaboration of Smarter Solutions for Digital Marketing Initiatives
In a bid to strengthen its presence in the ASEAN region, global customer engagement and analytics platform MoEngage has partnered with Manila-based digital marketing agency Skyrocket Studios. Headquartered in San Francisco, USA, MoEngage has offices in nine countries across North America, Europe, and Asia, and over 1000 customers across 35 countries. Just recently, the company announced its partnership with CIMB Bank Philippines and Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC).
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PLDT Enterprise Powers the Next Workplace Transformation
With the current work landscape brought about by the pandemic, businesses are now called to empower both traditional in-office and remote working arrangements to continue their operations. It has propelled industries to adapt, become more agile and digital, and exploring the possibilities of having physical and virtual workspaces.
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Gratitude, Joy and Love for Family as Seen Through the Eyes of a Child
The country’s beloved fast-food chain recently launched a new campaign in time for the Christmas season that reminds everyone that amid these trying times, being with family is one of the things that we ought to be most grateful for.
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New Gaming Monitors Enthrall Players at E-sports Tournament
Global technology leader Samsung has teamed up with Tier One Entertainment to bring professional gamers in the Philippines together for the first Samsung Odyssey Cup and experience the all-new Samsung Odyssey curved gaming monitors.