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In an ongoing effort to combat scams, frauds, and account takeovers, the country's most popular finance super app, GCash, is now barring 'jailbroken' and 'rooted' devices, effective immediately as a precautionary step against potential security weaknesses of modified smartphones. Meanwhile, devices running in "developer mode", in which some users configure the operating system for testing software and applications, have also been identified as vulnerable to attacks and will be prevented from accessing the app. The practice of altering the normal settings of a mobile device’s operating system by the manufacturer or operator is referred to as 'jailbreaking' for iOS and 'rooting' for Android. GCash stresses that using jailbroken or rooted phones will not block or cause the cancellation of a GCash account. However, using these modified devices will prohibit the user from opening the GCash app on the said device. This includes phones in develope...

The countdown to Christmas Day begins on September 16 as SM launches a host of fun activities, deals, and surprises for each member of the family.  It starts with surprises each day! From September 16 to December 25, someone lucky will be surprised, one mall at a time, with toys, gifts, groceries and meals on us as SM begins 100 Days of Christmas Surprises. Which mall will delight someone today? Come to SM to find out!  WHAT ELSE IS A-HAPPENIN’? Breathtaking Spectacles, to mark the festive season, will dazzle you at your favorite SM mall. Your favorite malls will all be dressed with a dazzling display of holiday magic and sparkling Christmas centerpieces await shoppers inside the malls for that IG-worthy moment.  Start your holiday gift shopping early on with a trove of artisan products and services from local MSMEs at the Holiday Bazaars. Toys, games, and collectibles are waiting to make this holiday season unforgettable at the Christmas Toy Fairs, in partnership with To...

Are you a major player or a start-up in the bakery industry? Would you like to grow your business? If your answer is yes, you must participate in the upcoming Bakery World 2023. The biggest Bakery and Food Exhibit in the Visayas is scheduled on September 14-16, 2023 at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino. Organized by the Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI), Bakery World 2023 will provide industry stakeholders, including start-ups and homegrown, with the latest trends in ingredients, equipment, and technology. The exhibition is part of the annual Mandaue Business Month. MCCI President Kelie Ko, chair of the Bakery World 2023 committee, said the exhibition has a lot to offer as it will showcase not only new products, such as bakery supplies and equipment, as well as baking technology. Exhibitors will be on hand to explain how bakery sector stakeholders can improve their products. Aside from the exhibitors, international and local chefs will be conducting seminars on va...

  Cebu City, Cebu—Are you ready for Cebu’s largest Oktoberfest-inspired party of the year? V1BE Booze and Arts Festival is coming to the city on October 27, 2023, at the SM Seaside Concert Grounds. This event, organized by L Squared Productions, offers many fun activities celebrating the best of both German and Cebuano festivities. “As an Oktoberfest celebration, V1BE will be home to various alcohol and liquor brands catering to different segments. We are also featuring some of the local music industry's biggest names. All of these together make going to V1BE a whole ‘vibe’ in itself,” said one of the head organizers. The representative from L Squared Productions also shared that V1BE’s immersive and engaging experiences inside the venue make it unique. So here’s a sneak peek inside the V1BE Booze and Arts Festival 2023 that you don’t want to miss. Booze + Eats: A Toast for Fun It’s not going to be an Oktoberfest without booze. So, a themed and well-curated selection of food choic...