Diwa Partylist Representative Emmeline Aglipay-Villar Commemorates Gen. Gregorio Aglipay's 156th Birthday

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Commemorating the 156th Birthday of Philippine revolution hero and independent church founder Gen. Gregorio Aglipay, Diwa Partylist Representative  Emmeline "Em" Aglipay-Villar was at the Pandesal Forum of Kamuning Bakery on May 5, 2016 for a small ceremony and press conference.

The Diwa partylist is running for re-election and represented by the daughter in law of the Manuel and Cynthia Villar whose son Mark is married to Em Aglipay, the great great granddaughter of Gen. Gregorio Aglipay.

Em goes on to share a lengthy speech to both explain about why the good general never had a fair share of recognition even though he had numerous worthy acts during his time. It was said that the general ran for President against Quezon during his time but failed to win because he was not popular with the Americans back then.

The lady representative of Diwa also shared some of their advocacy platform primarily focused on far and just labor practices. She shared that they are in favor of ending contractualization but only for the non-core functions of a business. She used as example an airline where the pilots and stewardess would be considered as part of the core functions of the business which should not hire contractual employees for the said positions. Meanwhile functions like catering would be considered as open for contractualization.

Get the Coolest Must-Haves for the Hot Summer Season

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The summer months are here again! And what better way to spend it than with the must-haves that are sure to make your days cooler and lighter. Whether it’s a laptop that will allow you a more productive work setup or an air-conditioner that makes home a more comfortable place to live in, the good news is that there is an easy, simple and fast way to get these in time for this season. 

Laptops, air-conditioners and more

With a lot of schools now shifting their calendars to include classes during the summer months, laptops are now also timely to purchase. Available in Silicon Valley branches, Asus, Acer and Lenovo are among the most popular brands offering the most reasonably-priced feature-packed laptops available in the market today.

Summer can also be enjoyed at the comfort of your own home. Offered at Automatic Centre are a wide variety of the latest and most budget-friendly air-conditioners that are sure to make your house cooler and more comfortable without causing a big dent in your savings. Whether it’s a split-type or a window-style one, an air-conditioner is a welcome addition to any household during this time of the year. You can also add-in a new TV and other appliances to spruce your home up even more.

SophosLabs Research Finds “Designer” Cyber Threats on the Rise

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Sophos, a global leader in network and endpoint security, today revealed SophosLabs research that indicates a growing trend among cybercriminals to target and even filter out specific countries when designing ransomware and other malicious cyberattacks. The research includes information from millions of endpoints worldwide and is analyzed by the team at SophosLabs.

To lure more victims with their attacks, cybercriminals are now crafting customized spam to carry threats using regional vernacular, brands and payment methods for better cultural compatibility, according to Sophos.

Ransomware cleverly disguised as authentic email notifications, complete with counterfeit local logos, is more believable, highly clickable and therefore more financially rewarding to the criminal. To be as effective as possible, these scam emails now impersonate local postal companies, tax and law enforcement agencies and utility firms, including phony shipping notices, refunds, speeding tickets and electricity bills. SophosLabs has seen a rise in spam where the grammar is more often properly written and perfectly punctuated.

“You have to look harder to spot fake emails from real ones,” said Chester Wisniewski, senior security advisor at Sophos. “Being aware of the tactics used in your region is becoming an important aspect of security.”