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FAWCAR Officially Introduces JOYEE to the Philippines, Unveils Three New Models in Manila

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FAWCAR held the Philippine launch event for JOYEE, its mid-to-high-end new energy vehicle brand, at the World Trade Center Metro Manila. The event marked the grand debut of three key models: the JOYEE S04, S08 and N09. The pure electric urban SUV JOYEE S04 is priced starting at ₱1,188,000; the JOYEE S08 full-size hybrid SUV is priced starting at ₱1,628,000; and the JOYEE N09 flagship B+ segment coupe, available in range-extended electric (REEV) and battery electric (BEV) versions, is priced starting at ₱1,968,000. Designed to meet the diverse needs of different families, these three models mark a new chapter in JOYEE’s commitment to the Philippine market. With over 70 years of automotive manufacturing heritage and cumulative production and sales exceeding 65 million vehicles, FAW has established a strong presence in the global automotive industry. As a wholly owned subsidiary of FAW, FAWCAR builds on the Group’s extensive automotive expertise and technological heritage. Its portfolio i...
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New GASA Research: 71% of Adults Surveyed Across 13 Asian Markets Encountered Scams, with Estimated Losses of US$136.5 Billion

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New research from the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA), developed in collaboration with Gogolook, the developer of Whoscall, reveals the scale and impact of scams across Asia. Among adults surveyed in 13 Asian markets, 71% encountered a scam in the past year. The study estimates that consumers across those markets lost a combined US$136.5 billion to scams over the same period. The State of Scams in Asia 2026 report, based on a survey of 17,460 adults, also identifies a gap between confidence and outcomes. While 66% of respondents said they were confident in their ability to recognize scams, 62% of those who encountered one interacted with it. Among respondents who interacted with a scam, 26% lost money.  The findings are being released ahead of the Global Anti-Scam Summit Asia 2026, taking place in Bangkok on 10–11 November. Following previous editions in Taiwan and Singapore, the summit will be held in Thailand for the first time, bringing together leaders from across sectors to s...
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B1G2 Technologies Appointed KinoSec Distributor in the Philippines

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B1G2 Technologies International Inc. has been appointed as the official distributor of KinoSec in the Philippines, bringing autonomous penetration testing technology to enterprises, managed service providers (MSPs), managed security service providers (MSSPs), and IT service companies. KinoSec is making waves in cybersecurity with its autonomous penetration testing platform, designed to identify and validate vulnerabilities across web applications, APIs, cloud environments, and networks. The platform's capabilities include a standout benchmark result: KinoSec's Zeus engine achieved a 99.04% exploitation success rate across a 104-challenge black-box web benchmark, outperforming the published results of a five-person human pentesting team at 87.5%. KinoSec also reports that Zeus can pentest 1,000 companies in a single day, compared with the typical capacity of a human pentester handling 5–10 companies per month. From AI Innovation to the DEF CON Competition Stage KinoSec's mom...
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Father of K-Drama’ Chang-sik Park Headlines 2026 ASEAN-Korea Innovative Culture Forum in Manila

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The 2026 ASEAN-Korea Innovative Culture Forum will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at the Ayala Museum in Makati City, co-hosted by Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST), the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE) — led by President Chang-sik Park, widely credited as the “Father of K-Drama” — and the ASEAN Foundation. The free event, open to the public with pre-registration, features masterclasses on transforming creative ideas into high-value intellectual property, along with Korean culinary experiences, curated art exhibitions, and K-pop giveaways. ‘Father of K-Drama’ Chang-sik Park and Global IP Visionaries Gather in Manila: Why You Cannot Afford to Miss the 2026 ASEAN-Korea Innovative Culture Forum MANILA, PHILIPPINES — On Saturday, November 7, 2026, the Ayala Museum in Makati City will host an unprecedented gathering of the masterminds behind Asia’s most iconic cultural phenomena. Co-hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Touri...
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ESET launches new B2B features for the AI era

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  ESET is refining its B2B portfolio by adding a new AI Security module to the ESET PROTECT Platform. ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity, is refining its B2B portfolio by adding a new AI Security module to the ESET PROTECT Platform. By helping organizations protect against threats across the AI ecosystem, ESET enables businesses to adopt AI with greater confidence through the following capabilities: · AI Agent Security: A dedicated security layer that protects organizations using autonomous AI agents from malicious AI components, expanding defenses into the AI agent ecosystem to maintain AI productivity without compromising security. · AI Behavioral Monitoring: A continuous monitoring capability that tracks the behavior of autonomous AI agents. This will detect and flag suspicious actions to help reduce risk, strengthen oversight of AI agent operations, and prevent suspicious AI behavior from turning into a security incident. The cybersecurity landscape is being reshaped by AI...
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The Hidden Cost of SaaS Link Building: Why Direct Specialists Can Cut Costs

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SaaS companies with an established SEO strategy can reduce link-building costs by working directly with an independent specialist. - Illustrative savings: At 12 links per month, $180 per placement plus an $800 retainer totals $2,960 monthly, compared with a $6,000 benchmark—a modeled 50.7% reduction. - Why costs may fall: Established publisher relationships can reduce prospecting, negotiation, intermediary fees, and management overhead. - Main trade-off: Specialists provide focused execution; agencies and in-house teams offer broader capabilities. - Quality matters: Publisher relevance, readership, editorial standards, and transparent sponsorship practices should outweigh price or link volume. The Hidden Cost of SaaS Link Building: Why Direct Specialists Can Cut Costs By Leo Corado | Independent Link-Building Specialist A practical look at placement costs, publisher partnerships, and choosing the right off-page SEO delivery model. For SaaS businesses, link building can be one of the ...
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Zeinab Harake Parks, Casino Plus Light Up Bacolod for MassKara 2026 Electric Float Parade

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  BACOLOD CITY, Negros Occidental, 16 OCTOBER 2026 — Social media personality and Casino Plus brand advocate Zeinab Harake Parks brought star power to Bacolod’s MassKara Festival 2026 on Friday, joining the highly anticipated Electric Float Parade in the city where hundreds of cheering festivalgoers gathered for an evening of spectacle, entertainment, and celebration. Casino Plus, one of the country’s leading responsible digital entertainment platforms licensed by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), served as the official presenter and a major sponsor of this year’s festivities. The gaming platform made a striking impression with its 21-foot emerald-and-gold float, which illuminated the parade route with an elaborate display of lights and festive design. At the center of the showpiece was a jeweled masquerade mask featuring Whimsy , the official Casino Plus mascot. Neon-lit scrollwork and glowing mask motifs accentuated the float’s design, creating a dazzling ...
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