Communications & Technology
Philippine firms lag in cyber risk readiness as supply chain threats rise
Organisations in the Philippines are among the least prepared in the region when it comes to managing cyber risks from third-party vendors, according to new research by global cybersecurity firm BlueVoyant.
D&L unit develops abaca pellets as plastic alternative
D&L Polymer and Colours Inc. (DLPC), a unit of listed D&L Industries, has developed 100 percent abaca pellets that can be used as an alternative to plastic in products such as furniture and household items.
TikTok deal ends control standoff, averts US ban
TikTok on Thursday finalized an agreement placing its US operations into a new joint venture controlled by American investors, ending years of political and regulatory pressure over Chinese ownership.
Phishing flood redraws Philippines’ digital battlefield
Phishing has overtaken calls and texts as the Philippines’ fastest-growing digital threat, with risky URLs surging through 2025 and sharpening the focus on consumer protection.
Bank-led program helps keep gov’t workers digital services safe
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology’s ICT Literacy and Competency Development Bureau (DICT-ILCDB) have partnered to strengthen cybersecurity across government institutions, as cybercrime continues to rise in the country.
