#typhoon philippines

Philippines is subject to yet another supertyphoon, and our friends from Google and Globe Telecom have a few tips to share to everyone so we could prepare as much as we can before we feel the wrath of typhoon Hagupit. [caption id="attachment_76321" align="aligncenter" width="480"] Typhoon Hagupit as of 8:46PM, December 4, 2014 (through earth.nullschool.net)[/caption] We’ve previously reported on Google Public Alerts that now warns Filipinos of upcoming typhoons. This time, the crisis map for typhoon Hagupit has now been posted in addition to the main public alert page and ready to be viewed (just hit the links). Dim LCD screens and shorten screen timeout Minimize notifications and use phone only when necessary Customers in areas identified in the path of Typhoon Hagupit should also make sure their respective lists of contacts are in order. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="4320"] KISA HQ (Korea)[/caption] The Philippines is stepping up its digital defenses with a new centralized hub designed to fight high-level cyberattacks and shield local infrastructure. The landmark initiative is backed by a USD 25.60 million (PHP 1.56B) grant from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), marking it as the largest project funded by the agency in the Philippines to date. Read more in our articles including "Tips on How to Prepare for Typhoon Hagupit" and "Microsoft to raise Xbox console prices worldwide".