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The Manapla Port Management, Stevedoring and Arrastre Corp.  filed  a complaint for  alleged violation of the  Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act against four Land Bank of the Philippines officials before the Office of the Ombudsman in the Visayas on Wednesday, March 5. The filing of the case is in  connection with a Notice of Loan Approval (NOLA) dated Oct. 23, 2023, a press release from the firm said on Thursday. The  loan application of Manapla Port Management, Stevedoring and Arrastre Corp. amounting to P180,000,000 had been approved by the LBP loan approving group. However, the release of the loan was sabotaged, the press release claimed. “The Manapla Port is a key to economic progress in the province of Negros Occidental. It will serve...

Globe commends the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and its law enforcement partners for the arrest of five individuals linked to the unauthorized use of International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) catchers, used in defrauding mobile phone users.The arrest follows a coordinated operation based on intelligence from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), which revealed the presence of unauthorized IMSI catcher-equipped vehicles surveilling key government and military facilities, a press release from the firm said Friday, Feb. 28.The NBI Cybercrime Division and Special Task Force meticulously tracked and validated the suspects’ activities using network monitoring, interference detection, and signal analysis tools, leading to their arrest on February 20."This is a lan...

Just days after it brought back the much-loved Cheese Dunk, McDonald's Philippines is whipping up another reason for sauce-loving Filipinos to celebrate with a new Dunk flavor–the bold and savory Chili Con Carne Dunk.Oozing with rich and hearty flavor, the new Chili Con Carne Dunk takes  McDonald's signature burgers to the next level, with its premium ground beef simmered in a secret blend of spices. Now, customers have more choices to customize their McDonald's favorites, a press release said."We Filipinos love our sawsawan. With our Double Dunks, we’re celebrating this uniquely Filipino eating habit by allowing our customers to take their McDonald's experience to the next level with not just one, but two extraordinary dunking options," said Ashley Santillan-Delgado, McDonald's Ph...

Globe’s GFiber Prepaid continues to gain traction as the fastest-growing prepaid fiber brand in the Philippines, reaching 260,000 subscribers in the fourth quarter of 2024— an impressive 74 percent increase from the previous quarter, a press release from the firm said.This strong momentum underscores the rising demand for flexible and affordable prepaid fiber services among Filipinos and reinforces Globe’s strategy to expand reliable connectivity to more households, it said.Customer engagement and loyalty remain a strong driver of GFiber Prepaid’s growth, with reload rates reaching 78 percent, the highest among all prepaid brands.  GFiber Prepaid also recorded a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 68, higher than regional benchmarks, reflecting customer satisfaction and the positive e...

Teleperformance (TP) in the Philippines, an industry leader in sustainable business, affirms its unwavering commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals as it announced a significant achievement in its sustainability efforts: over 60 percent of its nationwide energy consumption now comes from renewable energy sources.Celebrating a major milestone just in time for Energy Savings Week, the achievement positions TP as a leader in corporate sustainability and underscores its commitment to a greener and cleaner future, a press release from the firm said Monday, Feb. 24.  .CATALYST FOR POSITIVE CHANGEAs of September 2024, TP in the Philippines has saved 35.8 million kilowatt-hours of energy. This reduction is equivalent to the emissions generated by 5,598 gasol...

Globe and GoTyme Bank have entered into a Data Sharing Agreement (DSA) to support fraud investigations and protect consumers and businesses from rising cases of financial crimes.The Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) of both organizations: Anton Bonifacio for Globe and Albert Dela Cruz for GoTyme signed the DSA.  Irish Krystle Salandanan-Almeida and  Mimi Tan, GoTyme Bank’s Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, served as witnesses.Under the DSA, Globe and GoTyme may share with digital bank GoTyme information about mobile numbers potentially used by fraudsters, including names, addresses, and contact details, a press release from Globe said on Monday, Feb. 20.Without the agreement, a law enforcement agency or court would need to issue a warrant or subpoena to ob...

TP Bacolod went all out to celebrate the recent Lunar New Year during the Bacolaodiat Festival. Guests at the TP experience booth were treated to the "Scan the Lucky Ang Pao" game and prizes.Teleperformance (TP) Bacolod joined the recent celebration of the Bacolaodiat Festival in Bacolod City, welcoming a prosperous Lunar New Year along with the local Filipino-Chinese communities in the region.TP participated in the 3-day celebration held at the historic Lacson Street with a fun and festive booth set up.Visitors experienced the energy of the Lunar New Year with treats, interactive games, cultural displays, and a glimpse into the fun, inclusive culture that makes TP a Great Place to Work, a press release from the firm said Monday, Feb. 10.Guests were able to take home prizes...

Globe reinforces its leadership in the fight against online child pornography as it continues efforts to block harmful content online to make the internet safer, especially for the young.In 2024, Globe blocked 3,096 child pornography domains or those containing child sexual abuse and exploitation materials (CSAEM), a slight increase from 3,047 domains restricted in 2023. The company’s sustained site blocking reflects its commitment to creating a safer digital environment.Since the launch of its #MakeITSafePH campaign in 2017, Globe has been steadfast in its commitment to safeguarding Filipino internet users, particularly children, from the dangers of online exploitation.Aligned with the Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009 (Republic Act 9775), which mandates Internet Service Prov...