Newsletter: Tricky romance: Kaspersky warns of Valentine’s Day scams targeting gift buyers

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With the most romantic holiday of the year approaching, love is in the air – along with online scams and phishing. As couples prepare to celebrate with flowers, love letters and carefully selected gifts, cybercriminals are setting fake websites, offering perfect bouquets, beautiful engagement rings or even Apple gadgets.  Kaspersky experts identified several scam schemes users might face while shopping for romantic gifts and gave practical advice on how not to be deceived.  

Newsletter: Kaspersky discovers new crypto-stealing Trojan in AppStore and Google Play

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Kaspersky Threat Research expertise center has discovered a new data-stealing Trojan, SparkCat, active in AppStore and Google Play since at least March 2024. This is the first known instance of optical recognition-based malware appearing in AppStore. SparkCat uses machine learning to scan image galleries and steal screenshots containing cryptocurrency wallet recovery phrases. It can also find and extract other sensitive data in images, such as passwords.

Kaspersky has reported known malicious applications to Google and Apple. 

Newsletter: Cebuana Lhuillier Drives the Future of Mobility with Strategic Investment in Byahe

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Cebuana Lhuillier, the largest microfinancial institution in the Philippines, is making bold strides into the future of mobility with a strategic investment in Byahe, a modern transport company focused on electric and modern jeepneys. This follows the successful launch of its ridehailing app, Xpress, further strengthens the company’s mission to reshape mobility across the nation.

Newsletter: Orange & Lemons gives The Carpenters’ “Close To You” a modern, indie pop twist

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Indie pop quartet Orange & Lemons marks the season of romance with a fresh take on The Carpenters’ timeless classic “Close To You.”

Newsletter: Filipino Seafarers ‘not only beneficiaries, but also stewards’ of the new Magna Carta law

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The passage of the Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers, along with its recently-signed Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), marks a major milestone in addressing long-standing issues in the maritime industry.

Newsletter: The Plastic Odyssey Expedition Arrives in Manila and Launches the “Youth for Dagat” Program with France Philippines United Action

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On November 19, France-Philippines United Action Foundation hosted hosted an Opening Event in Alliance Française de Manille to celebrate the arrival of the Plastic Odyssey Expedition in the Philippines, uniting the French-Filipino community in support of this impactful initiative. Having sailed across three continents and visited over 20 countries, Plastic Odyssey’s laboratory ship has now docked in Manila to continue its mission of addressing plastic pollution in the most affected areas and empowering communities with sustainable solutions.

Newsletter: Munimuni to headline Philippine tour next month, with stops in Manila, Baguio, Cebu, Davao, CDO, and more!

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Munimuni will embark on a Philippine tour next month as part of the campaign to promote their third full-length 2024 album, Alegorya.

Newsletter: NOBITA teams up with Flow G on genre-defying track “PNYT”

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Renowned for their emotionally charged ‘hugot’ songwriting, Filipino alternative pop quintet NOBITA is back with a powerful new single “PNYT,” which promises to solidify their place in pop culture consciousness. Following the massive success of hits like “Ikaw Lang” and “Unang Sayaw,” the band is set to captivate a broader audience with this genre-defying track.

Newsletter: Xavier School Nuvali Awarded for Commitment to Sustainability by SolX Technologies and DOE

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Xavier School Nuvali has been officially awarded the Excellence in Institutional Sustainability Award for its leadership in renewable energy adoption and commitment to sustainability. The award, co-presented by SolX and the Department of Energy (DOE) recognizes the school’s significant efforts in reducing its environmental impact through a rooftop solar energy system.

Newsletter: New Filipino Chocolate Startup Aims to Establish Chocolate Culture Among Youth and Yuppies

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Filipino chocolate startup Bombonería Dreisbach opened its online channels for orders on February 10th in time for Valentine’s Day 2025. The business specializes in offering bonbons or filled chocolate confectionery commonly known and sold in Europe.

Newsletter: Asia’s AI Momentum Builds, But Data Quality and Security Need Urgent Attention: Hitachi Vantara Study

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Asian enterprises are ahead of the curve when it comes to embedding AI into core operations. This is according to new research from Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure, and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501). While 37% of organisations worldwide now consider AI critical to their function, the figure is 42% in Asia. Certain markets stand out even more, with China and Singapore topping the list globally with 53% and 57% respectively indicating that AI is now critical to their organisation’s operations, underscoring the region’s decisive shift from experimentation to full-scale AI adoption.

Newsletter: Real and Worry-Proof Love: Here’s what favorite local influencers have to say about relationships with friends, family, and oneself

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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, filling the air with heart-shaped gifts and cozy dinners for two. But beyond the usual romantic gestures, realme is here to remind the Squad that love exists in many other forms too. 

Newsletter: Taal volcanic ash can be used for radiation shielding, Filipino researchers find

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Researchers from the Ateneo de Manila University and from National University- Mall of Asia Campus have found a surprising new use for the copious amounts of volcanic ash scattered across the Philippines: it can be used to shield against harmful radiation. 

Blocks of geopolymer mortar made from Taal volcanic ash (TVA) freshly removed from their molds after being left to cure for 24 hours. It was found that the natural presence of iron-rich minerals in TVA give it strong radiation attenuation properties. CREDIT: Myris V. Supnad

Radiation shielding is essential for hospitals, industrial sites, and nuclear facilities. These places use ionizing radiation for beneficial purposes such as in helping doctors treat sick organs and broken bones; looking for structural weaknesses in buildings; or helping sterilize food for longer shelf life. Though useful, exposure to ionizing radiation can be harmful for prolonged periods—hence the need for shielding. However, currently available materials like concrete and lead can be expensive and environmentally hazardous. Construction materials made from volcanic ash offer a potential sustainable and lightweight alternative.

Newsletter: Ben&Ben’s new single “Tomorrow With You” arrives just in time for Valentine’s Day

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Ben&Ben celebrates the season of love with the release of their heartwarming new single, “Tomorrow With You,” now available via Sony Music Entertainment. 

Valentine's Day Na! E Ano Ngayon? (v. 2025)

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