As Labor Day approaches, Pluxee, a renowned global employee recognition solutions provider, emphasizes the importance of honoring the workforce through personalized digital solutions. This Labor Day, amidst a changing landscape in the labor market, it is crucial for employers to reflect on the dedication and contributions of their employees who drive organizational success. Recent data from the World Bank reveals a positive trend in the Philippines, with the country experiencing its lowest estimated unemployment rate since 1999. This indicates a promising recovery in the labor market, with ov ..read more

In 2023, Kaspersky cybersecurity solutions detected a staggering 287,413 ransomware incidents targeting businesses in Southeast Asia (SEA). This alarming figure highlights the need for organizations, regardless of size or industry, to strengthen their IT security posture against ransomware attacks, particularly targeted ones. According to Fedor Sinitsyn, Lead Malware Analyst at Kaspersky, the era of widespread mass attacks by encryptors on both individuals and businesses is gradually fading away. Instead, cybercriminals are shifting towards organized groups that execute targeted hacks involvi ..read more

Earned Wage Access (EWA) is not a new concept. It has been around for decades, but it has gained significant traction in recent years, thanks to advances in technology and changing attitudes towards financial wellness. The concept of EWA is simple: employees can access their earned wages before their scheduled payday, giving them greater financial flexibility and control. According to a report by Global Industry Analysts, the global EWA market is expected to reach $10.3 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 13.5% from 2020 to 2027. The report highlights the increasing demand for EWA services ..read more

The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) recently hosted the first in-person operational meeting of the G7 Sub-Working Group on Export Control Enforcement in Brussels on April 16-17, 2024. This gathering brought together experts from the Group of Seven countries and OLAF to exchange information, operational results, and discuss the latest trends in research and analysis to strengthen the fight against sanctions circumvention against Russia and Belarus. The primary objective of this group is to address the illicit trade of battlefield products. Participants from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Ja ..read more

Prime One Productions, stylized as POP, is a student-run production house popping with creativity and energy. Founded and composed of passionate junior Thomasian Communication students, POP prides itself on being in the lead for producing high-quality content that entertains Thomasians while navigating the ever-growing media landscape. This year, the Communication and Media Department of the University of Santo Tomas will stage CommTV, a third-year interclass competition, as part of their TV Production course. This will serve as a platform for catering to students’ passions and highlighting t ..read more

QJ MOTORS, founded in 1985, is an enterprise under the Geely technology Group,  whose main business is Research and Development, Manufacturing, and sales of  motorcycles, engines and parts. They are one of the largest manufacturing companies  and the leading brand of premium motorcycles in China.  They cover a full range product line from 50cc to 1200cc high-end large  displacement vehicles. They also had a collaboration with global leading brands such as MV Agusta and Harley Davidson and Last 2005 they had acquired the Benelli Motorcycle  Brand.   ..read more

The IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP), the leading advocate for the country’s Information Technology and Business Process Management (IT-BPM) industry, is thrilled to announce Celeste B. Ilagan as its newly appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO). Jack Madrid, President and CEO of IBPAP, expressed his excitement about Celeste’s appointment, stating, “Celeste’s deep background, especially her direct involvement in policy and regulatory affairs, equips her with the unique insights and strategic vision vital for IBPAP’s mission. I am confident in her ability to co-le ..read more

ManageEngine, a division of Zoho Corp., has unveiled an exciting development in the realm of cloud cost management. CloudSpend, their renowned cloud cost management tool, has now extended its support to Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This expansion comes as a strategic move following its existing support for AWS and Microsoft Azure, positioning CloudSpend to cater to the three largest public cloud computing platforms globally by market share. CloudSpend has been bolstered with a cutting-edge cost anomaly detection feature, designed to monitor and manage cost blind spots across various cloud ser ..read more

The Stevie Awards, renowned for honoring excellence in business, have appointed Ana Pista, the Filipino founder and CEO of Ardent Communications, as a distinguished judge for the Corporate Communications/PR, Publications, Events, and Video Asia Pacific Awards. This prestigious recognition underscores Pista’s expertise and leadership in the industry. This event stands as a prominent international business competition encompassing organizations across the 29 markets of the Asia-Pacific region. These awards spotlight innovation across various sectors, making them highly sought-after accolades in ..read more

Pru Life UK’s groundbreaking initiative, PRUBabies, has recently been recognized with prestigious Silver and Bronze Stevie Awards for Community Relations/Public Service Communications and Innovative Achievement in Diversity & Inclusion. In a bid to support parents and safeguard newborns against select infectious diseases, Pru Life UK launched PRUBabies, offering 175,000 free vouchers of PRUMedCare – Select Infectious Diseases coverage for infants aged 7 days to 11 months. This initiative aims to alleviate the financial burden on families by covering medical expenses related to Dengue, Typ ..read more