ePLDT Joins Asia CEO Forum on Cyber Security

Wazzup Pilipinas!

Angel Redoble, ePLDT Group Chief Information Security Officer, represents ePLDT at the annual Asia CEO Forum on Cyber Security: Protect Your Business in a Philippine Context at the Marriott Hotel, Manila.

ePLDT, the industry-leading enabler of digital enterprise solutions in the Philippines, recently participated in the Asia CEO Forum on Cyber Security: Protect Your Business in a Philippine Context at the Marriott Hotel, Manila. Angel Redoble, ePLDT Chief Group Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), was invited as one of the guest speakers to open the discussion on the cyber security challenges to Philippine businesses.

Recent reports indicated that a third of the world’s cybercrime incidences take place in Asia. The Philippines, according to the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, is the 10th most attacked country online next to Japan among global nations that have been victimized by cyber criminals. The proliferation of cyberattacks means an increase in business losses, especially to those that are slowly undergoing digital transformation but are not fully equipped with a comprehensive cyber security defense.

“If you are in the business sector, you should be worried about cyberattacks. Businesses that don’t have an end-to-end cyber security strategy are exposed to financial, reputational and legal risks,” Redoble said. “Hacking is not about tools. It’s more about the skills. High school students can hack you and they are smart enough not to equip themselves with tools to get what they want.”

ePLDT’s end-to-end Cyber Security solutions cover framework, intelligence, technology and expertise to protect businesses from evolving threats, malicious software attacks, possible data loss and reputational risks. The company is the first to build a robust Security Operations Center to offer an end to end cyber security services that can Predict, Prevent, Detect and Respond to cyber threats through its highly sophisticated SOC command center, malware and digital forensic laboratory, penetration testing laboratory and its global threat intelligence platform that is heavily used in gathering advance threat information on potential attacks through global threat feeds from partners around the world.

The Asia CEO Forum, presented by PLDT Enterprise, is the largest regular business event in the Philippines that focuses on promoting the country as a premier business destination to global decision makers.

Learn more about ePLDT and its business solutions at www.epldt.com.

Save Boracay at the Asia Real Estate Summit 2018

Wazzup Pilipinas!

Many consider real estate the most important indicator of the health of the Philippine economy.

Asia Real Estate Summit is the largest non-aligned event for the industry in Philippines. You name was referred to us by people who speak very highly of you.

The purpose of the event is to highlight the contributions of the property sector to the nation's economy and update the region on the amazing progress of Philippines.

Find out what's ahead and how you can benefit at Asia Real Estate Summit 2018 on Tuesday, April 24 (9:00am - 4:30pm) at the Manila Marriott -- a full-day event. REGISTER HERE. The price of admission is Php5,000 and includes sumptuous lunch and hors d'oeuvres -- Php6,000 if paid at the event. 

Presenters and panelists of Asia Real Estate Summit 2018 include (in approximate order of appearance):

HANNAH YULO of DoubleDragon will shock and awe on development progress by the fastest growing real estate company in Philippine history.
EVAN MCBRIDE of Udenna will shock and awe about on Philippines' other fastest growing real estate company in Philippine history.
EPIMACO DENSING of DILG will show how nothing will stop the government's comprehensive plans to save Boracay.
CYNDY TAN will describe the vast opportunities of tourism development across Philippines (in case Boracay can’t be saved).
MEGAN WALTERS of JLL Asia will show the megatrends coming around the corner to Philippines.
ARNEL CASANOVA of Aecom will talk about his gigantic community development projects.
CARY LAGDAMEO of Damosa Land will focus on the many growth opportunities open to everyone in the south of the country.
BHAVNA SURESH of Lamudi will show how technology will eliminate so many hassles and costs in real estate deal making.
and a whole lot more.

Be with us for Asia Real Estate Summit 2018, presented by JLL, with Elite Sponsorship by Regus.

Asia CEO Events organizes the largest business forums and summits across Philippines (Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao, Clark), including the nation's dominant business awards event, Asia CEO Awards (see www.asia-ceo.org and www.asia-ceo-awards.org). 

Past speakers include President Rodrigo Duterte, Vice President Robredo, Secretaries Cusi-Teo-Tugade-Lopez, etc. the heads of most of the nation's largest business organizations (plus celebrities: former Miss Universes Quiambao-Moran, Olympic Medalist Hidilyn Diaz, on and on).

Pacquiao Plays Host to Matthysse in Prelude to Kuala Lumpur Battle

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Filipino sports icon Manny Pacquiao rolled out the red carpet to Lucas Martin Matthysse at the start of the two-city press tour and challenged the Argentine for his World Boxing Association welterweight title at the City of Dreams Grand Ballroom Wednesday April 18, 2018.

As a new boxing promoter, Pacquiao welcomed first-time Manila visitors Matthysse and his team led by Golden Boy Promotions President Eric Gomez and Matthysse's manager Mario Arano in a lavish and eventful press conference.

From being a promoter, Pacquiao transformed into Matthysse's challenger that will headline the battle dubbed "Fight of Champions."The glitzy 16,000-seat Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur will be the venue for the fight on July 15 (July 14 in the US), which will also feature three other world championship title fights.

Pacquiao was all business in bidding to win an unprecedented 11thworld title and vowed to give it all for his boxing fans around the world. The 39-year-old fighter from Sarangani province broke all records by becoming the only boxer in history to have won titles in eight different weight divisions from 112 lbs. to 152 lbs.

Pacquiao and his MP Promotions company is hoping to equal if not surpass the expectations leading to the epic Muhammad Ali-Joe Bugnerre match which was also held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 43 years ago.

The press tour shifts to Kuala Lumpur on April 20.

"We are excited to showcase to our Malaysian brothers a roadshow that hopes to match the excitement of the Ali-Bugner fight in 1975," added Pacquiao.

Matthysse is a 35-year-old champion nicknamed "La Maquina," who has displayed machine-like precision in beating 39 opponents, 36 of whom he knocked out--an amazing 92.3 percent demolition rate. He has lost four times only.

Not present is trainer Joel Diaz who is preparing training camp. Diaz has trained Timothy Bradley, whom Pacquiao has faced thrice in the past.

“This is the fight I have always wanted. The opportunity to fight a future Hall of Famer such as Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao inspires me to work harder than ever to earn a victory for my fans. I know that it will not be easy. But I will defend my title with honor and represent my country Argentina with pride,” said Matthysse.

Pacquiao was with his long-time trainer Restituto "Buboy" Fernandez.