VIRAL: Netizen’s bank account gets drained due to card skimming

MANILA, Philippines- A netizen's bank account almost got drained after withdrawing at a tampered ATM machine.

A certain Jayvi Villar is blaming a tampered ATM machine inside Banco De Oro (BDO) Bonifacio Global City Picadilly Star Branch for unauthorized withdrawals made in his bank account. According to him, the unauthorized withdrawals amounting to P30,400 in total were made on February 19, 2016 at an ATM machine in Philippine Business Bank Calamba branch at around 10pm.

Villar called BDO as soon as he found out about the illegal transactions. However, he was advised that the incident will still be investigated.

“I'm pulling strings to quickly solve this situation,” Villar said.

Villar stressed that it was his first time to experience card skimming.

Someone drained my ATM at BGC.DO NOT WITHDRAW FROM BDO BGC ACROSS NET PARK BUILDING ALONG 4TH AVE. ITS BEEN TAMPERED...
Posted by Jayvi Vilar on Sunday, February 21, 2016

What is ATM Skimming?

Cybercriminals nowadays use skimming devices and attach it to any ATM machine in order to illegally copy your account details whether in your ATM card, debit card, or credit card. All cards inserted into the card slot of an ATM machine with a skimming device will be copied magnetically.

Using a regular computer with an extraction software, skimmers will be able to obtain the copied information from your card. They also use a “decoy ATM keypad”, which is a modus keypad attached on top of the original ATM keypad of the banks. This decoy ATM keypad has a “key-stroke recorder that will record your PIN on it. Some skimmers install hidden cameras somewhere in the vicinity of the ATM machine with the view of the ATM keypad to obtain your PIN by following your finger movement.

Once skimmers obtain your information and PIN, they will be using a card replicator or card maker to print a copy of your card and do whatever they wish to do with it.

According to shopbycards.com, it is essential to inspect an ATM machine before making any transactions to avoid ATM skimming. When entering your PIN codes, always cover your hands. Also, make it a habit to regularly change the PIN of your ATM card and do a balance check of your account. -Mini/The Summit Express

'House of Cards' Season 4 All 13 Episodes soon on RTL CBS Entertainment HD

MANILA, Philippines - RTL CBS Asia Entertainment HD today announced that it will air all 13 episodes of the fourth season of the critically-acclaimed and award-winning series HOUSE OF CARDS with a watchathon beginning on March 5, the same day as the release of the series in the U.S., starting at 4:00pm (3:00pm JKT/BKK). The watchathon will have an encore the following day, Sunday, March 6 starting at 8:00am (7:00am JKT/BKK).

“The fourth season of House of Cards is highly-anticipated by viewers in the region and we are very excited to bring the brand new season to this part of the world first and exclusive within 12 hours of its release in the U.S.,” says Jennifer Batty, EVP Programming, RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network.

“RTL CBS Entertainment HD is the only place where fans can see the new season of House of Cards,” says Jonas Engwall, CEO, RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network. “Delivering all 13 episodes in high-definition, back-to-back, localized with subtitles on the same day as the U.S., we guarantee audiences in the region a great viewing experience.”

HOUSE OF CARDS follows the ruthless and cunning, Francis Underwood (Kevin Spacey) and his wife Claire (Robin Wright) as they stop at nothing to conquer everything. Underwood has risen from House Majority Whip to President of the United States of America. His wife Claire plays the dutiful wife with her own political ambitions. This wicked political drama penetrates the shadowy world of greed, sex and corruption in modern Washington D.C.

HOUSE OF CARDS is executive produced by Wade/Thomas Productions and Trigger Street Productions in association with Media Rights Capital. HOUSE OF CARDS has earned several accolades including Kevin Spacey’s Golden Globe award for Best Actor in a Television Drama, Robin Wright’s Golden Globe award for Best Actress in a Television Drama, as well as Emmy Awards for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series, Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series, and Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series. It was also honored as one of the American Film Institute’s TV Programs of the Year for 2013.

Santiago wins first presidential debates 2016 - Sen. Marcos

MANILA, Philippines - Vice presidential candidate Senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" R. Marcos, Jr. believes his presidential running mate Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago outshone her rivals in the first presidential debates for 2016 elections held at the Capitol University in Cagayan De Oro City on Sunday, February 21.

Photo Credit: Twitter.com/senmiriam

Apart from Senator Santiago, all other presidential candidates took part in the Commission on Election-sponsored debates, including Davao Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, former Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas III, Senator Grace Poe, and Vice President Jejomar Binay.

"I think she did very well, kagaya ng inaasahan nating lahat. Alam naman nating lahat na pag debate ang pinag-uusapan ay si Senator Santiago ang talagang hasang-hasa dyan at sanay na sanay dyan," Marcos said in an ambush interview during a break on his sortie yesterday in Muntinlupa City.

Marcos said it was obvious in the presidential debates that compared to other candidates, Santiago had a deeper appreciation and analysis of the problems affecting the country today as well as the applicable practical solutions.

"Ganyan talaga ang ugali ni Sen. Santiago, hindi shallow, hindi peripheral, hindi tangential ang kanyang pag-iisip kundi pinupuntahan na talaga kung ano yung puno't dulo ng problema at yun kagabi ang nakita natin," Marcos said.

However, Marcos thinks it would help the voters make a better assessment and comparison of the capabilities of the candidates if in the next round of debates they would be made to answer common questions on specific issues.

After consolidating his support in the "Solid North", on the first two weeks of the campaign, Marcos has begun his foray yesterday into the CALABARZON (Cavite-Laguna-Batangas-Rizal-Quezon) area, which the Commission on Election tagged as having the most number of voters in the country at 7.6 million.

Marcos is thankful for the warm reception he got from the people of Muntinlupa.

Meanwhile, Marcos believes the issue of Santiago's health will not affect their campaign at all.

There were earlier calls for presidential candidates to bare their health record, particularly directed at Santiago who had admitted having Stage 4 lung cancer but eventually said she has beaten it.

"She's fine. Of course she has a condition that she has to take care of. But other than that, she is handling the campaign very well," said Marcos.

"If she says she's okay, I believe that," he added.

Marcos also said it's not health but strategic reason why he and Santiago are not oftentimes seen together in campaign sorties, particularly to enable them to reach as many people as possible that they wouldn't be able to do if they would always go together.

"Umiikot sya sa mga college. Ganyan naman talaga ang ginagawa ng mga kandidato sa campaign para mas maraming mapuntahan," he said.

Madonna arrives in Manila for a two-night ‘Rebel Heart’ concert

MANILA, Philippines - The Queen of Pop Madonna arrives today in the Philippines to do a 2-night concert at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on February 24 and 25, 2016 as part of her 'Rebel Heart' world tour.

Madonna finally visits her Pinoy fans with a 2-night concert. Photo Credit: Instagram/Madonna

Madonna arrived in Manila at around 1:58 A.M. earlier today at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport after a successful Macau concert. The award-winning pop icon didn't pass through the normal customs, immigration and quarantine procedures as being implemented at the NAIA. Even airport and airline staff were barred from taking photos of Madonna through their phones.

The global music icon who rose to fame with her popular 80s hits such as 'Material Girl', 'Crazy for You' and 'Like A Virgin' was only initially set to do a one-night showstopping musical performance at the MOA Arena, but due to the "overwhelming public demand", Madonna's team later on gave in to do a two-night historic concert much to the delight of her fans.

The statement of having an additional night to the concert was made July last year by Live Nation Entertainment, the producer of the tour. Locally, it was network provider Globe telecom and Music Management International who organized the necessary things to bring the "Queen" to Manila.

The Philippines is the second to the last stop of Madonna's 'Rebel Heart' leg tour in Asia.

Madonna's "Rebel Heart" one of the most expensive concerts in PH

Tickets for the "Rebel Heart" concert began selling since August 2, 2015. Ticket prices ranges from PHP 3,150 (General Admission) to a staggering PHP 57,750 for Super VIP seating, the closest that fans can be with Madonna, making it one of the most expensive if not the most expensive of all foreign acts held in the country.

Local media and fans were all over the Twitterverse to welcome Madonna's arrival to the country as well!

Look who just arrived!

Madonna sneaks in Manila for 'Rebel Heart' tour https://t.co/9cvZGsEnIr @PhilstarNews pic.twitter.com/ZtxjDO8adf

— PhilstarShowbiz (@PhilstarShowbiz) February 22, 2016

In a few days I'm gonna be crossing one item off my bucket list. The queen is here. Welcome to Manila @Madonna. #RebelHeartTour #fangirlmode

— Cathy Barredo (@thycabarredo) February 22, 2016

#MADONNA IS IN MANILA!!!!!!! 2 DAYS AHEAD OF THE CONCERT. FANBOY HERE!!!!!

— RAYMUND ISAAC (@raymundisaac) February 22, 2016

Welcome to Manila, Queen Madonna! READ HERE: https://t.co/vzi3wa0eda

— Star Cinema (@StarCinema) February 22, 2016

The previous "Rebel Heart" concerts averages with 20 songs, grandiose set and wardrobe designs not only with Madonna's dresses but also her performing team in which the organizers are saying that the Pinoys will have a great value for their money.

After the two-night concert in Manila, the "Material Girl" will head on the 28th to do a one-night concert at the National Stadium in Singapore. The six month-long tour will have its final leg in Oceania region with her performance in Sydney, Australia as the culminating concert event on March 20. - Michael Santiago/The Summit Express

LOOK: “Carrot man” from Mt. Province captivates netizens

MANILA, Philippines- Photos of a good-looking farmer from Mt. Province is making rounds in social media these days.

Dubbed as the overly photogenic “carrot man”, Jeyrick Sigmaton has caught the fancy of netizens after several photos of him were posted on Facebook by a certain Edwina T. Bandong. Apparently, Bandong and her companions were on their way to Sagada when they saw Sigmaton carrying carrots. Smitten by the young farmer’s darn good looks, Bandong decided to share his photos on social media for everyone to adore.

The photos were also shared the Facebook page of Positive Outlook Plus where it amassed 2,000 shares as of press time. Netizens can’t help but express their admiration for the young man who is reportedly a member of the Igorot tribe from Kadaclan, Mt Province in the highlands of Cordillera. Some even pointed out the striking similarities of Sigmaton with Korean singer Cho Min-ho, Korean actor Jang Geun Suk as well as former Filipino actor Hero Angeles.

Facebook user N. Martinez commented: “Cordillerans are really good-looking, not just in Sagada, but even to some parts of the region.”

“Madaming ganyan na taga Cordillera... Guapo talga ang mga igorots at magaganda pa... Go carrot man,” Facebook user A. Delos Reyes wrote.

“Those are the physical features which are so common in our igorot land...more igorots to be discovered!” D. R. B. Come added.

Overly photogenic "Carrot Man" is breaking the social media viral scene. Edwina T. Bandong shared these photos on her...
Posted by Positive Outlook Plus on Sunday, February 21, 2016

The Igorots or Cordillerans refer to the Austronesian ethnic groups in the country inhabiting the mountains of Luzon. Known as highlands people, they live in the six provinces of the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) including Mountain Province, Kalinga, Abra, Ifugao, Apayao, Benguet as well as the city of Baguio.

Marky Cielo, the first known Igorot in Philippine showbusiness, became a household name after winning the Starstruck competition in 2006. In December 7, 2008, the budding star was found dead inside his room in Antipolo City. His cause of death remains a mystery but persistent reports claim that he died of suicide. -Mini/The Summit Express