Authority asks for strengthened cyber information security protection

Hanoi: The Authority of Information Safety (AIS) under the Ministry of Information and Communications has asked information security units of agencies, organisations and businesses to roll out drastic measures to ensure safety for information systems …

Australia helps Vietnam monitor, protect coral reefs

Khanh Hoa: The Institute of Oceanography, in collaboration with the Australian Embassy in Vietnam, on April 1 organised training on technology transfer and improvement of monitoring capacity over coral reefs in Vietnam.

Specifically, Australia will s…

NPC sets new requirements for PH privacy certification

MANILA: The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has issued a circular setting the requirements for the Philippine Privacy Mark Certification Program (PPMCP) to boost personal data protection in the country.

In a statement on Monday, the NPC said Circul…

Surging temperatures prompt suspension of classes in several areas

MANILA: The Department of Education (DepEd) confirmed Monday the suspension of in-person classes from preschool to senior high school in some areas of the country due to sweltering temperatures.

In a Viber message, Assistant Secretary Francis Bringas…

Negros Oriental police units receive tactical weapons, equipment

DUMAGUETE CITY: Various police units in Negros Oriental received tactical equipment and weapons from the Philippine National Police headquarters Monday.

A total of 161 pieces of tactical vests, four units of auto-gated night vision devices, 42 units …

MMDA to penalize contractors over unfinished Holy Week road works

MANILA: The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is set to issue a notice of violation against two private contractors of Globe Telecom Inc. (Globe) due to unfinished road works along the Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) during the Holy…

Boracay readies security, safety measures for tourists this summer

ILOILO CITY: The Malay local government has activated its municipal incident management team to monitor tourist arrivals in Boracay Island this summer.

‘In terms of preparation, we consider our peace and order and security, medical and emergency prep…