BSP Says Banks Must Improve Cybersecurity

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Banks must improve cybersecurity, according to BSP. BSP — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is requiring stronger, more adequate IT and cybersecurity risk management practices in non-banks and banks’ use of application programming interfaces (APIs) and its interconnections. On Wednesday, the central bank released Memorandum No. M-2022-016 — a new memorandum for API security controls … Read more

Asia-Pacific Markets Reportedly Slip As Oil Prices Continue To Increase

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Asia-Pacific markets reportedly slipped as oil prices continued to increase from Wednesday jump. OIL PRICES — Asia-Pacific markets reportedly slipped on Thursday, as oil prices jumped around 5 percent on Wednesday. Shares of Tencent dropped 3.7 percent in Hong Kong after the company on Wednesday posted its slowest revenue growth on record. According to Tencent, … Read more

Son of Congressman Teves Resigns As Negros Oriental Board Member

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The son of Congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. resigned as Negros Oriental board member. KURT MATTHEW TEVES — The son of House Deputy Speaker and Negros Oriental Congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. resigned as a board member of Negros Oriental. This, as he apologized for beating up a security guard at BF Homes in Parañaque City. In … Read more

BSP Advises Public To Exchange Or Deposit “Unfit” Coins

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The BSP advised the public to exchange or deposit “unfit” coins. BSP — As part of the central bank’s campaign to promote and improve its use and circulation, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas advised the public to deposit or exchange “unfit” coins. On Wednesday, BSP Governor Benjamin E. Diokno said that proper handling of coins … Read more

Video of Young Kids Joining Clash Between Vendors & Market Personnel Earns Criticisms

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Young Kids Join Clash Between Vendors & Market Personnel The video footage of young kids joining the clash between vendors and market personnel earns criticisms online. Last March 11, 2022 (Friday), the Market Authority installed yellow railings along Quezon Boulevard to close Bagsakan in Unit II. Carbon Market vendors showed their opposition and even tried to … Read more

Video of ‘Lasing’ Backrider Who Nearly Falls From Motorcycle Earns Reactions Online

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‘Lasing’ Backrider Nearly Falls From Motorcycle The video footage of a lasing backrider who nearly falls from the motorcycle goes viral and elicits comments from the netizens. Over the past few years, road accident has been one of the most common traffic problems happening not only in the Philippines but also in different countries all … Read more