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Whoscall PH Reports Sharp Rise in Malicious URLs, Phishing as Top Scam Vector for 2026

Phishing has emerged as the most rapidly escalating digital threat in the Philippines, with risky URLs surging nearly fourfold throughout 2025 and intensifying the need for stronger consumer protection. According to Gogolook’s Whoscall 2025 Philippines Scam Report, malicious URLs jumped from 13,602 in the first quarter to 49,431 by the fourth quarter—an alarming rise that positions phishing as the dominant scam tactic entering 2026. This steep, consistent quarter on quarter increase shows how scammers are shifting away from traditional methods such as calls and SMS and moving aggressively toward link based attacks across messaging apps, social media, email, and other online platforms. Mel Migriño, General Manager and Country Head of Gogolook Philippines, emphasized that the evolution in scam behavior reflects a strategic shift among cybercriminals. “Scammers are shifting from calls and texts toward malicious links and fake social media sites because URLs are easier to spread, harder

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Converge FiberX Student League Reaches Visayas and Mindanao In 2026

It started as an idea: each person, each student, has an “X” in them. The X is a drive, a skill, a particular passion, a story that needs to be shared. This became the seed that grew into the Converge FiberX Student League. Thousands answered the call from different colleges and universities, each student bringing their own story, each wanting to be a part of something bigger, something truly game-changing. From the group, 100 students were chosen. Among the 100, ten stood out. They were the ChosenX. Different backgrounds, different personalities, each with the desire to find their X, their passion, and share it with the world. They first gathered at the DimensionX event to celebrate the kickoff of the Student League. The FiberX Student League Ambassadors found and worked on their X Five of the Student League Ambassadors had their PC setups upgraded through the Super FiberX Battlestation Raid series. Converge visited their homes and presented the powerful PCs, reinforcing the compan

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Canon Philippines Appoints Rafael “Peng” Pleno as Director of Business Imaging Solutions

Canon Marketing (Philippines), Inc. proudly announces the appointment of Rafael “Peng” Pleno as Director of Business Imaging Solutions. He succeeds Kenichiro Kitamura, who has transitioned to Canon Inc. In this role, Pleno will lead the company’s Business Imaging Solutions unit, overseeing managed print services, production printing, and digital workflow solutions that help enterprises across key industries achieve greater efficiency and innovation. With over 20 years of experience in managed print services, digital transformation, and production printing, Pleno has delivered technology-driven solutions to organizations in banking, insurance, utilities, manufacturing, and other sectors. Prior to joining Canon Philippines, he served as a full-time consultant for one of the country’s largest technology companies, developing a comprehensive services portfolio with a strong focus on Device-as-a-Service (DaaS) and Managed Print Services (MPS). Pleno also led country operations for a Singa

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GLoan with Benefits: Handle Today’s Needs, Protect Tomorrow’s Plans

No matter how carefully we plan our budget, there are times when expenses catch us off guard. A sudden repair at home, a restock that costs more than expected, or a school expense that can’t wait. These things happen, and when they do, having quick access to funds can make all the difference. That’s where GLoan on GCash comes in. Every approved GLoan of at least ₱500 now comes with an added layer of reassurance: FREE health and loan insurance, so you’re covered not just today, but for whatever comes next. Covering Today’s Needs, Protecting Tomorrow At home, breadwinners handling an urgent repair or an unexpected bill need a quick solution. GLoan makes it easier to cover immediate household needs, while the free health and loan insurance provides extra protection for the family. It’s not just about fixing what’s broken; it’s about feeling secure while doing it. For small business owners restocking a sari-sari store, cash on hand may not always cover essentials. Instead of cutting ba

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Epson Delivers Fast, Reliable POS Printing for Everyday Office Operations in Retail Organizations

In the fast-paced environment of retail offices, efficiency, accuracy, and dependable equipment are essential for supporting daily administrative tasks. From internal documentation to approval slips and operational reports, office teams rely on printing tools that can keep up with constant activity. Retail organizations that recognize these needs require POS-style printing solutions engineered for consistent, uninterrupted performance. With a global reputation for precision printing, Epson continues to set the standard for dependable office technology—earning the trust of businesses that operate on reliability. With over 50 years of experience in printing and imaging innovation, Epson continues to support retail businesses not only at the frontlines but also in back-office environments through solutions designed for accurate and reliable output. One such device is the TM-H6000VI, a versatile printer ideal for office workflows that require receipt-style printing, slip documentation, an

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Fastly Steps Up its Asia Expansion with Appointment of Rachel Ler as Area Vice President of Asia

Fastly, Inc., a leading global edge cloud platform, today announced the recent appointment of Rachel Ler as Area Vice President of Asia, where she oversees Fastly’s business across ASEAN countries, the Greater China region, and South Korea. In this role, Ler’s focus is on driving growth, deepening customer and partner relationships, and advancing Fastly’s strategic expansion across some of the company’s most diverse and fast-growing markets. Rachel Ler brings over 20 years of experience in enterprise technology and regional leadership across Asia Pacific. She has held senior roles at Commvault and Versa Networks, where she drove sustainable growth through customer-focused strategies, solution innovation, and strong partner ecosystems. Having led teams across diverse APAC markets, Rachel has a proven track record of building scalable go-to-market engines and delivering consistent growth for global technology organisations. “The Asia region is one of the most diverse and dynamic market

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Apple Introduces Apple Creator Studio, an Inspiring Collection of the Most Powerful Creative Apps

Apple unveiled Apple Creator Studio, a groundbreaking collection of powerful creative apps designed to put studio-grade power into the hands of everyone, building on the essential role Mac, iPad, and iPhone play in the lives of millions of creators around the world. The apps included with Apple Creator Studio for video editing, music making, creative imaging, and visual productivity give modern creators the features and capabilities they need to experience the joy of editing and tailoring their content while realizing their artistic vision. Exciting new intelligent features and premium content build on familiar experiences of Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Keynote, Pages, Numbers, and later Freeform to make Apple Creator Studio an exciting subscription suite to empower creators of all disciplines while protecting their privacy. Final Cut Pro introduces exceptional new video editing tools and intelligent features for Mac and iPad to improve the efficiency of even the most co

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Acer Academy and Benilde Taps Technology to Advance Deaf Education

Acer Academy has entered into a partnership agreement with the De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) to provide learning devices for deaf students through the School of Deaf Education and Applied Studies (SDEAS), a program dedicated to giving deaf Filipino learners access to inclusive, high-quality education. Acer Academy donated five Acer TravelMate laptops to DLS-CSB. These devices are intended to help SDEAS students access online learning platforms, complete academic tasks and digital coursework, participate in blended learning activities, and improve their digital literacy and employability.  “Education is one of our priority segments. We always believe in the power of education.
In the Philippines, we have a program called Acer Academy. As of now, we already have more than 400 members nationwide. More than providing devices, we are committed to keeping the partnership with Benilde in terms of immersion programs and partnering with students with disabilities,” said Sue O

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Alibaba Cloud Named a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud Database Management Systems for Sixth Consecutive Year

Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, was named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud Database Management Systems (DBMS) for the sixth consecutive year. The report defines the cloud DBMS market as “software products that store and manipulate data” and which are “primarily delivered as platform as a service (PaaS) in the cloud.” Cloud DBMS vendors were analyzed based on their Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision. Alibaba Cloud was recognised for its comprehensive cloud-native capabilities including its serverless support across all proprietary DBMS products as well as the innovative three-layer decoupled compute-memory-storage architecture of PolarDB. Through its data and AI platform covering infrastructure, cloud platforms, DBMS, multimodal data management, AI engineering and large language models (LLMs), Alibaba Cloud is among the few hyper-scaler vendors that provides data+AI solutions to empower customers to deve

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ABB Powers Philippines’ First AI-Ready Hyperscale Data Center with Resilient, Sustainable Infrastructure

ABB has powered VITRO Santa Rosa, the Philippines’ largest and most advanced data center, with a complete electrification solution, enabling the country’s first AI-ready hyperscale data center. Located in Laguna, just south of Metro Manila, the 50MW site is setting new benchmarks for AI readiness, reliability and sustainability as the Philippines emerges as one of the world’s fastest-growing data center markets. With demand for AI infrastructure, cloud and streaming services accelerating across Southeast Asia, the facility has been designed to meet TIA Rated-3 Certification and Rated-4 readiness standards, ensuring high availability and reliability for mission critical workloads. The data center integrates at least three independent fiber routes to ensure network diversity, resilience, and carrier neutrality, while also embedding sustainability across its supply chain, operations, and design, in line with LEED certification standards. In collaboration with Distribution & Control Prod

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