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ACT Teachers party Reps. Castro, Ocampo Guilty of Endangering Minors
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On Monday, the Tagum City Regional Trial Court’s Branch 2 delivered a verdict finding Rep. France Castro of the ACT Teachers party list and former Rep. Satur Ocampo of Bayan Muna guilty of endangering minors during a 2018 incident. The court sentenced them to serve four to six years in…
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Guo Contemplates Surrender Amid Senate Arrest Order
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Mayor Alice Guo of Bamban, Tarlac, facing an arrest order from the Senate, is deliberating her next steps, according to her legal counsel, Stephen David. In an interview on Radyo 630, David disclosed that he had advised Guo that evading arrest indefinitely was not viable. “I spoke with her extensively…
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Lawmakers Probe Fake Birth Certificates for Chinese Nationals
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Lawmakers pledged yesterday to uncover officials in Davao City responsible for allegedly providing Chinese nationals with fabricated birth certificates to secure Philippine passports. Davao Oriental 2nd District Rep. Cheeno Miguel Almario emphasized the need to fortify legislative measures ensuring rigorous verification processes for birth certificate issuance. “A birth certificate symbolizes…
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Marcos Jr. Condemns Trump Assassination Attempt
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday joined global leaders in condemning the recent assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump, expressing relief over Trump’s survival. In a statement posted on social media platform X, President Marcos expressed his profound relief at learning that Trump had emerged unharmed from the…
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Ethical Crossroads in Biometric Data
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Biometric data is increasingly pivotal in modern security systems, offering enhanced authentication and security measures. However, beneath its technological allure lies a landscape fraught with legal and ethical complexities, particularly within the Philippine context. Like many nations, the Philippines grapples with establishing robust legal frameworks supporting technological advancement and safeguarding…
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Food for Thought: Are We Sufficiently Trained in Cybersecurity?
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In today’s digital age, cybersecurity is not merely a technical concern but a critical business imperative. As organizations digitize their operations and store vast amounts of sensitive data online, the risk of cyber threats looms. Recent incidents in the Philippines have underscored vulnerabilities and emphasized the urgent need for robust…
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How-to Guide: Effectively Implementing a Cybersecurity Awareness Program
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In today’s digital landscape, implementing a robust cybersecurity awareness program is beneficial and essential for organizations looking to safeguard their sensitive data and operations. This guide provides practical and effective tips to empower organizations in designing and executing a cybersecurity awareness initiative that resonates with employees and enhances overall security…
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Blockchain Applications in Security
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Enhancing Cybersecurity and Transparency In the dynamic realm of digital security, blockchain technology has emerged as a potent force, presenting fresh opportunities to strengthen cybersecurity measures and amplify transparency across diverse sectors. Initially conceived as the foundational technology for cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, blockchain’s decentralized and immutable attributes have catalyzed…