Reports on data breaches and cyberattacks have increased significantly ever since more students and employees are working from home than ever before. . As classrooms have gone virtual in the Philippines, this school year means more laptops and tablets instead of backpacks and bus rides.

Nowadays, virtually everything can be done in the comforts of your home, with the help of the internet. From doing the groceries to loading your mobile phones---all can be done at home, given the advent of online stores and grocery applications.

The pandemic has fully disrupted healthcare in the Philippines. Thousands nationwide are unable to visit medical centers given the risks, the social distancing measures in place, and even the lack of transportation available. 

With the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic, it has become an imperative for enterprises to employ Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plans to ensure continued operations given these uncertain times. In support, ePLDT - the ICT arm of PLDT Enterprise, has bolstered its portfolio to cater to businesses via its strategic partnership with Acronis.