SECURITY Bank was again recognized by the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) for its excellence in corporate governance, awarding the Bank with three golden arrows at a ceremony held in Sheraton Manila. The bank received the recognition after scoring 103.32 on the 2021 Asean Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS). A three-arrow recognition is given to publicly […]
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Fujitsu outlines vision for secure and sustainable network technologies at MWC Barcelona 2023FP
TOKYO, Feb 1, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Fujitsu will reveal how innovative open-network technologies and secure network solutions are creating new possibilities for a more sustainable world at MWC Barcelona 2023, the world’s largest mobile industry exhibition. This year’s showcase will focus on the theme of “Opening innovation for people and the […]
Hitachi Astemo, Trend Micro, and VicOne Expand Collaboration on Security Solutions for Connected Cars, Targeting 2025 Commercialization
TOKYO, Jan 25, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Hitachi Astemo, Ltd., Trend Micro Inc. and its subsidiary VicOne Inc. have expanded their collaboration to provide security solutions for connected cars, aiming for commercialization by 2025. Solution Construction Image Hitachi Astemo’s division that develops in-vehicle components for connected cars has been working with Trend […]
Experts: New security adviser indicates strong military lobby
By Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, Reporter ANALYSTS on Sunday said the appointment of an ex-military general and former Duterte Cabinet member to the National Security Council under President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. showed a strong military lobby in the government. “The military bloc obviously is really interested to keep its hold or control over important […]
More militarist approach to security policy seen with Año’s appointment
By Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, Reporter ANALYSTS expect a shift towards a more militarist approach in the Marcos administration’s national security policy after the appointment of a former military general to the National Security Council (NSC). Malacañang on Saturday announced that Eduardo M. Año, a retired general of the Philippine Army, has been appointed as […]
Editorial: Erroneous ‘truth tagging’
The problem of national security forces engaging in red-tagging is not going away. It is still present with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. now at the helm of Malacañang. Investigations conducted by the New York City-based Human Rights Watch (HRW) showed that the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the Philippine National Police and other national security […]
Bangsamoro region gets World Bank, UNDP help on beefing up disaster management
THE BANGSAMORO region in southern Philippines is getting support from the World Bank and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) as it beefs up its disaster management capacity following the impact of a tropical storm in October where 62 people died and thousands were displaced. A program called PlanSmart Ready-to-Rebuild (R2R) kicked off last week, […]
17th Edition of Cyber Security Summit: Singapore
Singapore, Jan 11, 2023 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – After successful 16 editions of Cyber Security Summit, Exito is all set to host another milestone event- the 17th Edition of Cyber Security Summit, an in-person event organised under the theme Securing Singapore’s Digital Future. The 17th edition of the Cyber Security Summit is an […]
16th Edition of Cyber Security Summit: Kenya
Nairobi, Jan 10, 2023 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – After successful 15 editions of Cyber Security Summit, Exito is all set to host another milestone event- which serves as an ideal platform to enhance insights of Kenya’s Cyber Security Models for Tomorow. The Cybersecurity Summit is an invitation-only in-person event exclusively for cybersecurity leaders […]
US Senate passes bill to ban TikTok on gov’t devices
WASHINGTON — The US Senate late on Wednesday passed by voice vote a bill to bar federal employees from using Chinese-owned short video-sharing app TikTok on government-owned devices. The bill must still be approved by the US House of Representatives before going to President Joseph R. Biden for approval. The House of Representatives would need […]
Tell it to SunStar: The Marcoses and their piggy banks
By Antonio J. Montalvan II What do we do with the dark chapters in our history? We ingrain them in our collective consciousness by learning from them so that we can repudiate their revival. Critical readers say that was easier said than done before the age of disinformation. The recipe does not change – we […]
NEC named to the CDP “A List” for advanced Climate Change and Water Security initiatives four years in a row
TOKYO, Dec 13, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) has been recognized for leadership in corporate sustainability by global environmental non-profit CDP(1), securing a place on its prestigious “A List” four years in a row for tackling climate change, as well as acting to protect water security. NEC has set […]
CITIC Telecom CPC Supercharges Security Superiority
HONG KONG, Dec 9, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (CITIC Telecom CPC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (“CITIC Telecom”, SEHK: 1883) and a leading Global-Local DICT solutions provider, is honored to announce its AI Visual Security solution has won Cybersecurity Excellence Gold Award at […]
CAAP beefs up security at airports for holiday travel surge
THE CIVIL Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has increased security at airports in anticipation of the surge of travelers during the Christmas and New Year holidays. In a statement on Sunday, CAAP said it has coordinated with government agencies operating at airports, including the Office of Transportation Security and the Philippine National Police Aviation […]
PHL energy security to hinge on emerging tech
THE PHILIPPINES will need to tap emerging technology like green hydrogen to shore up energy security during its transition to green sources of power, an Energy department official said. Michael O. Sinocruz, director for Energy Policy and Planning at the Department of Energy (DoE), said during the BusinessWorld Economic Forum Forecast 2023 that diversifying the […]
Corinium Presents: CISO Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Corinium’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Malaysia gathers the region’s leading infosec executives to share insights on transformative leadership, increasing awareness, taking a holistic approach to cybersecurity, and embracing technology innovation with confidence. In 2021, MyCERT reported a total of 10,016 cases of cyber […]
Fujitsu establishes new center in Israel to strengthen data and security technologies
TOKYO, Nov 28, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Fujitsu Limited today revealed plans to open a new center for research and development in Tel Aviv, accelerating the recruitment of world-class talent to advance innovation in the field of Data and Security, an urgent priority for businesses and society in an era of increasing […]
Security forces, MILF to form joint peace team in Basilan
THE MILITARY, police, and former rebel group Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) will form a joint team to ensure peace and security in the southern island province of Basilan after a recent clash that authorities have called an isolated incident of misunderstanding. “With a broader perspective instilled in both parties, we are certain that what […]
Marcos hails ties between US and ASEAN at summit
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has called for the continuation of maritime security partnerships between the United States and Southeast Asian nations, saying Washington could deter transnational crimes, according to the presidential palace. He also recognized the role of a quadrilateral alliance among the US, Australia, India, and Japan in maintaining regional security. “Let […]
Solon recommends creation of food security cluster
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. should compose a food security cluster within his Cabinet to address hunger risks in the country, a lawmaker said on Wednesday. “There are areas with food security that are beyond the mandate of the Department of Agriculture, which President Marcos heads,” Albay Rep. Jose Maria Clemente S. Salceda said in […]