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3 in 1 Filipinos aware of cybersecurity risks
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (364+ words) ONLY one in three Filipinos aged 10 and above are aware of cybersecurity and data privacy issues, even as cyber-related incidents affected more than six in 10 users of digital devices in 2024, according to the latest survey by the Philippine Statistics Authority…...
PHIVOLCS gets crisis mgmt, volcano monitoring award
1+ week, 1+ day ago (265+ words) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) received the 2026 Volcanic Surveillance and Crisis Management Award from the International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth's Interior (IAVCEI) during the International Mt. Pinatubo Conference on June 11, 2026 at Holy Angel…...
PH, Partners Maximize Local Climate Adaptation Strategies
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (705+ words) TAGUIG, Philippines " The Government of the Philippines, through the Climate Change Commission (CCC), together with British Embassy Manila as co-chair, convened the second technical-level meeting of the Philippines Adaptation Development Partners" Coordination Group (DPCG), to focus on strengthening the country"s…...
Study: AI boosts newsroom efficiency but raises sustainability, credibility concerns
1+ week, 2+ day ago (448+ words) Titled "AI Use in Philippine News Media: Adoption, Impacts, and Challenges," the study examined how Philippine news organizations are adopting AI and assessed its implications for journalism, media sustainability, and governance. Researchers found that AI is increasingly being used for…...
Kaspersky: NFC smartphone attacks surge by 188%
1+ week, 3+ day ago (188+ words) ACCORDING to Kaspersky telemetry, the number of NFC-based attacks on Android smartphones aimed at stealing victims" funds have surged by 188% in the first four months of 2026, compared with the same period in 2025." At the moment, there are two main schemes…...
Bulacan river overflows but Angat level still below operating level
1+ week, 3+ day ago (188+ words) CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan'Heavy rains caused by the southwest monsoon and the onset of the rainy season on Saturday night inundated several places in Bulacan, even causing the Marilao River to overflow. However, it failed to raise the water elevation…...
Coastal uplift confirmed in Sarangani after magnitude 7. 8 earthquake
1+ week, 3+ day ago (167+ words) A COASTAL uplift triggered by the magnitude 7. 8 earthquake that struck Sarangani and nearby provinces has been confirmed along portions of the shoreline in Glan. Following reports from residents that sea levels remained unusually low after the quake, personnel from the…...
94 green sea turtle hatchlings released in Zamboanga del Norte
1+ week, 4+ day ago (166+ words) PERSONNEL of the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (Cenro) in Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte, have safely released 94 endangered Green Sea Turtle hatchlings back to their natural habitat on Monday, June 8, 2026. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-Zamboanga…...
Flood-prone Guadalupe Heights asks City Government for culvert upgrade
1+ week, 6+ day ago (754+ words) Residents of Guadalupe Heights Village in Barangay Guadalupe, Cebu City, are requesting a larger culvert and drainage improvements from the City Government to address floodwaters reaching up to one meter. Homeowners Association president William Medici reported that although City personnel…...
Cebu prepares for possible magnitude 7. 5 quake
2+ week, 6+ hour ago (738+ words) The Cebu PDRRMO warned that a magnitude 7. 5 earthquake could cause casualties and widespread damage, noting that Central Cebu has four major active faults capable of generating strong seismic events. PDRRMO head Dennis Pastor stated the office is training personnel in…...