PIXABAYBy Arjay L. Balinbin, Senior ReporterINSURANCE, workforce education, enactment of more cybersecurity laws, and addressing obstacles to implementing the government’s existing policies are crucial for strengthening the Philippines’ defenses against cyberattacks, experts said.“I would advocate for more local market support for cybersecurity insurance,” Ana Margarita

BW FILE PHOTOAUSTRALIAN energy firm Sacgasco Ltd. is targeting more offshore oil developments in the Philippines, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).The DTI said that Sacgasco, which is locally operating as Nido Petroleum Philippines Pty. Ltd., is aiming to get a drilling

PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOTHE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) assured that it would issue a fair decision on or before Oct. 4 on the temporary relief sought by San Miguel Corp. (SMC) and Manila Electric Co. (Meralco).“We are mindful of the timeline in SMC’s letter to Meralco,”

BW FILE PHOTOTECH retailer Upson International Corp. will defer its initial public offering (IPO) to the first quarter of 2023.In a media release, the company said that its plan to adjust its IPO timetable is aligned with the views of its underwriters First Metro Investment

WHISKY comes from a Gaelic word for water: uisge. Glenmorangie, a distillery that is almost 200 years old (founded in 1843) takes its cues from its water source, the Tarlogie Springs, thereby bringing the word’s meaning back to the spirit.We learned this during a Whisky

SWEDISH furniture retailer IKEA is expecting more foot traffic and sales in its Philippine store as the holiday season approaches, its local manager said, as the popular brand marks nearly a year of doing business in the country.“We are well prepared, stocked up for a

AN Oktoberfest, Filipino-style, is brewing over at Newport World Resorts. The three-day October Fiesta will feature craft beers and music from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2.Participating microbreweries include Boondocks Brewing Co, Katipunan Craft Ales, Greshbrew, Beer Bunny, Weekend Craft Ales, Crows Beverage Ventures, NTL Craft

STOREHUB.COM/PHSOUTHEAST Asian technology firm StoreHub, which helps restaurants and retailers automate, has raised $13.5 million in new funding, a company official announced on Wednesday.The amount will be used to improve StoreHub’s operations in the Philippines and other Southeast Asian countries, it said in an e-mailed

1 of 4LAIYA, a popular beach destination in the municipality of San Juan, Batangas, continues to attract tourists, thanks to the natural charm of its picturesque white sands, unimpeded ocean views, and sunny atmosphere.About two hours from Manila via the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX), Club

VILLAR-LED Advanced Media Broadcasting System (AMBS) channel ALLTV has signed a partnership deal with a cable operators group to expand its reach, a company official announced on Wednesday.ALLTV recently “inked a partnership with the Philippine Cable and Telecommunications Association, Inc. (PCTA) for the network’s airing