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02 June 2025

Newsletter: VRITIMES Highlights Cutting-Edge PR Solutions at Terrapinn’s Solar & Storage Live Philippines 2025 in Manila

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VRITIMES, the leading online press release distribution platform, proudly participated as an exhibitor at Solar & Storage Live Philippines, the country’s largest clean energy event held this May 2025 in Manila and organized by Terrapinn. The event served as a dynamic marketplace where thousands of industry stakeholders—including installers, distributors, project developers, policymakers, solution providers, and technology leaders—gathered to explore the rapidly expanding solar and energy storage market in the Philippines.

Kaspersky warns of emerging AI threats in APAC, urges proactive defense with SOC

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Global cybersecurity and digital company Kaspersky raised urgent concerns about the rising misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) in cyberattacks across Asia Pacific (APAC), revealing new threat data and defensive strategies at its Cyber Insights 2025 forum held in Seoul.

01 June 2025

Newsletter: Taxumo and Security Bank Partner to Offer Smarter, Accessible Loans to Filipino Entrepreneurs

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Taxumo, the Philippines’ leading online tax filing platform, has officially partnered with Security Bank to empower MSMEs, freelancers, and self-employed professionals through accessible business loan offerings tailored to their needs.

Newsletter: La Union LGU and GCash team up to enable cashless payments for eco-tourism fees in San Juan, La Union

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As part of its ongoing push for sustainable tourism and environmental protection, the Municipality of San Juan, La Union, has partnered with GCash, the country’s leading finance app, to launch a cashless system for collecting eco-tourism fees. This convenient and simpler payment option will help ensure cleaner beaches, improved waste management, and stronger support for the town’s growing tourist economy.

Newsletter: Acronis TRU Reveals SideWinder’s Geofenced Malware Targeting Regional Defense and Financial Bodies

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The Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU) has uncovered a sophisticated cyber-espionage campaign orchestrated by the SideWinder Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group, targeting key government and military institutions across South Asia. The latest campaign, which came to light in early 2025, focuses on high-value organizations in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, including Sri Lanka’s elite 55 Division of the Army and the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).

31 May 2025

Newsletter: Love knows no distance: Viral TinBo Mother’s Day video tugs at hearts worldwide

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This Mother’s Month, PLDT Global’s delivers heartfelt tribute to moms and their families worldwide. To honor and celebrate the unwavering love and sacrifices of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their mothers, PLDT Global Corporation (PLDT Global), through its flagship digital platform Tindahan ni Bossing (TinBo), turned the spotlight on the emotional realities of OFWs—many of whom are mothers themselves or children separated from their own. 

Newsletter: P.A. Properties and Onzal Development seal deal for McDonald’s at The North Grove Caloocan

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 P.A. Properties, through its affiliate P.A. Residences, has officially finalized the sale of a property to Onzal Development Corporation, marking a significant milestone in the continued development of The North Grove in Caloocan City. The deal was sealed during a ceremonial signing at the F&M Building in Makati City.

Newsletter: HEAD IN THE CLOUDS ANNOUNCES LIVESTREAM OF 2025 LOS ANGELES FESTIVAL

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Head In The Clouds announces the official livestream of the LA festival’s 2025 edition taking place on May 31st and June 1st. The star-studded lineup will be livestreamed via 88rising’s official YouTube page HERE.

Newsletter: The Philippines Pinterest SEO Expert, Khriz Zaragoza

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While many still confuse Pinterest with a mood board for cupcakes and wedding dresses, Khriz Zaragoza, known in the digital space as The Pinterest Aficionado, knows better. He’s one of the first Filipino SEO professionals to treat Pinterest like what it truly is: a visual search engine, not just social media.

30 May 2025

Newsletter: PSA, GCash team up for expanded National ID registration and access to meaningful digital financial services

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(L-R) PSA policy coordinating and monitoring services assistant national statistician Marela Lovely Y. Andres, PhilSys registry office use case development and management OIC and assistant national statistician Atty. Henedine Palabras, deputy national statistician Rosalinda Bautista, PSA national statistician and civil registrar general undersecretary Claire Dennis Mapa PhD, G-Xchange Inc. president and CEO Oscar Enrico Reyes, Mynt chief technology and operations officer Pebbles Sy, vice president for customer experience Joanne Avendaño, and chief legal officer Atty. Maricor Alvarez-Adriano


To simplify identity verification and broaden financial inclusion for all Filipinos, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and GCash have partnered to make National ID registration and financial services more seamless and accessible, especially in underserved communities.

Newsletter: FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS UNVEILS NEW GLOBAL BRAND CAMPAIGN – FAIRMONT PRESENTS “MAKE SPECIAL HAPPEN” – A CINEMATIC TRIBUTE TO THE BRAND’S HERITAGE AS STORIED CELEBRATORS

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World-renowned luxury hospitality brand, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, today reveals its new global brand campaign, Fairmont Presents ”Make Special Happen”. Paying homage to the brand’s centurion heritage as host to some of the world’s most storied celebrations and history-making moments, as well as its legacy with the silver screen, the creative tells the story of the build-up to a grand celebration, capturing how Fairmont colleagues and guests come together to “Make Special Happen”. The resulting campaign is Fairmont at its most captivating, elevating the art of making every moment a celebration. 

Newsletter: Gandang SEO Charcoal Soap is the Best Black Soap in the Philippines

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When beauty meets brains, you get a product like no other. Introducing Gandang SEO Charcoal Soap—hailed by skincare lovers and digital mavens alike as the best black soap in the Philippines.

29 May 2025

Newsletter: Hitachi Vantara Launches Virtual Storage Platform 360, a New Data Management Software Solution that Delivers a Simplified, Streamlined Experience

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Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure, and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), announced the launch of Virtual Storage Platform 360 (VSP 360), a unified management software solution designed to help customers simplify data infrastructure management operations, improve decision-making and the delivery of data services. With support for block, file, object, and software-defined storage, VSP 360 consolidates multiple management tools, enabling IT teams, including those with limited storage expertise, to more efficiently control hybrid cloud deployments, gain AIOps predictive insights and simplify data lifecycle governance.

Newsletter: GIVĒON unleashes new single and music video “Rather Be”

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Multi-platinum seven-time GRAMMY® nominee GIVĒON continues his sophomore chapter with the release of his new single and video, “Rather Be.” The new single and its Loris Russier-directed music video are available now.

Newsletter: Jin Grey the SEO Queen and Best SEO Expert from Davao City, Philippines

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Known as the SEO Goddess, Jin Grey Dominates the Digital Scene with 17+ Years of Expertise and National Impact