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Philippines' Manila A minimum of 13 million members of Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) have been impacted by the cyberattack caused by the ransomware Medusa. Actually, it's in the millions. At first, we can estimate that it includes roughly 13 million records. At a news conference yesterday, Nerissa Santiago, senior vice president and data privacy officer at PhilHealth, stated, "We are just finishing up analysis so we can have the complete information." According to Santiago, information on 600–800 PhilHealth staff has also been compromised. PhilHealth members have not yet been advised that their information has been hacked; however, the staff…

Philippines' Manila The National Privacy Commission issued a warning to anyone handling and sharing personal information that had been obtained through a breach at the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) that they might be prosecuted. The NPC claimed in a statement on Tuesday that private information stolen from PhilHealth was "being shared illicitly." "We wish to underscore the seriousness of this circumstance and the harsh penalties that await anyone who processes, downloads, or disseminates this data without a valid reason or consent," the privacy commission stated. A punishment ranging from P500,000 to P2 million and up to three years in…

In late September, Honda Philippines Inc. (HPI) commemorated 50 years as the leading motorbike manufacturer in the nation. It launched limited edition products, such as the All-New BeAT with contemporary styling, unmatched performance, and cutting-edge features, during the anniversary celebration. It comes in three variations: the Playful, the Premium, and the 50th Anniversary Limited Edition, which are distinguished by gorgeous colors and distinctive design features. Additionally, Honda unveiled the CLICK125 50th Anniversary Limited Edition, which sports the recognizable Honda Tri-color accents highlighted by fresh decals and more opulent front and body embellishments. The special edition's 18-liter luggage box offers plenty…

According to data released on Friday by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), local employers increased their hiring of Filipinos in August. National Statistician Dennis Mapa stated during a briefing that there were 2.21 million unemployed Filipinos, down from 2.27 million in July. The most recent statistic also equals a 4.4% national unemployment rate. In August, there were 50.29 million people in the work force, up from 46.90 million in July. The number of people who were employed increased to 48 million in August, up from 44.63 million in July, while the number of those who were underemployed or still seeking…

Philippines city of Manila According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, food prices, especially rice, increased more quickly in September, which led to a second month of inflation acceleration. At a news conference yesterday, National Statistician Dennis Mapa stated that headline inflation—the rate of growth in the average prices of goods and services generally purchased by consumers—was at 6.1 percent in September, which was higher than the 5.3 percent in August. Malacaang guaranteed the "most vulnerable sectors" of ongoing help in response to the most recent inflation statistic. The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) issued a statement saying, "The administration of President…