WASHINGTON, D.C., April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) will begin accepting orders for the 2026 American Buffalo One Ounce Gold Proof Coin on May 7 at noon EDT. For the first 24 hours following the on-sale time, orders will be limited to one coin per household.
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As the nation observes Araw ng mga Manggagawa and the world celebrates International Labor Day this May 1, the Associated Marine Officers' and Seamen's Union of the Philippines (AMOSUP) is calling for a strengthened "tripartite" approach to protect maritime workers navigating increasingly volatile global waters. In a statement, AMOSUP President Dr. Conrado Oca underscored the indispensable role of seafarers, particularly those moving critical oil supplies from the Middle East. He emphasized that the "indomitable strength" of these workers keeps the global economy running, mirroring the essential role they played during the COVID-19 crisis. At the core of AMOSUP’s mission is tripartism—the collaborative synergy between labor, government, and employers. Dr. Oca described this three-pronged approach as a "lifeline" rather than just a policy. "AMOSUP has always believed in tripartism, and it is in these moments that we must stand strong together to ensure the safety, welfare, and security of employment for our seafarers," Dr. Oca stated, highlighting the union's close coordination with the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and international shipping companies. Providing historical depth, AMOSUP Vice President for Internal Affairs Atty. Jesus P. Sale Jr. recalled how the late Capt. Gregorio Oca championed tripartite engagement to resolve maritime issues. Atty. Sale, a former social security commissioner representing workers who witnessed the development of the Maritime Labor Convention (MLC) 2006 at the ILO, noted that tripartism is now institutionalized under Republic Act 10395. Atty. Sale proposed that this concept should now evolve. Given the massive economic contributions of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), he argued that the tripartite model must be expanded to ensure that both sea-based and land-based workers are represented and consulted as a distinct group within government policy-making bodies and GOCCs to better address such workers' unique concerns and issues. Reaffirming the global mantra that "Seafarers Move the World," Dr. Oca pledged that the union remains committed to ensuring Filipino seafarers are protected amidst unpredictable regional tensions. The union’s message for Labor Day remains clear: the safety and dignity of the Filipino seafarer must remain a top global priority, supported by the collective strength of the government and the shipping industry.
TARLAC — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Tarlac has ramped up efforts to empower overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families by opening more business opportunities. The move was realized through product development and consultancy services to help OFWs attain long-term financial stability. DTI acting provincial director Florencia Balilo emphasized the agency’s proactive approach in assisting returning and visiting OFWs, noting that many clients who seek out DTI services signaled a strong interest in starting their own businesses. The agency has provided immediate business consultancy services, including personalized assessments to match clients with suitable business opportunities, ensuring that support is tailored to their specific needs. DTI is also extending assistance to OFWs who have existing merchandises through its product development program that helps improve quality, competitiveness, as well as packaging and labeling in collaboration with local designers. Beyond product development, DTI Tarlac is also involved in market linkage by providing platforms to showcase their goods through local trade fairs. “There are also opportunities for us to send them to international trade fairs,” said Balilo. To ensure accessibility, DTI Negosyo Centers have been established across all municipalities in the province and are staffed with trained business counselors who provide guidance on product development, making services more reachable for OFWs and aspiring entrepreneurs alike. Balilo noted that DTI’s assistance is inclusive that cater to anyone who seeks help regardless of background. “Anyone who comes here and asks for assistance is assessed based on what they need. If they want to venture into business, we determine which trainings are appropriate for them,” she added. DTI Tarlac also said that it will continue to position entrepreneurship as a practical and sustainable option for OFWs looking to reintegrate into the local economy with these expanded services.
Jumio has launched Jumio Watch to help organizations continuously assess identity long after the initial identity verification step. Built on the Jumio Identity Graph, the intelligence solution was designed to dynamically collect and analyze patterns, moving beyond a point-in-time decision to a continuously evolving signal. “Risk evolves, and so should your identity strategy,” says Bala Kumar, president and chief product and technology officer at Jumio. The company says early studies show the system can detect up to 25 percent more risk after onboarding, which traditional, point‐in‐time identity checks don’t see. Fraud patterns are developing rapidly, driven in part by AI‐generated deepfakes, synthetic identities and a surge in biometric injection attacks, which Jumio reports have increased 700 percent year over year. Identity verification may still hold to a bygone age where a user proves who they are at onboarding, and that decision is assumed to hold indefinitely. Jumio argues that this model no longer reflects reality. A user who passes verification today may become a risk months later as new behavioral patterns, device signals or cross‐platform intelligence reveal connections that were invisible at the time of onboarding. Some users begin as legitimate customers but later become money mules or engage in first‐party fraud. Others may be compromised by increasingly sophisticated AI‐driven attacks. Jumio Watch is designed to address this gap by continuously analyzing identity signals and alerting customers when a previously approved verification begins to show signs of elevated risk. “Decisions become dynamic instead of static as they are informed by new data, new signals, and broader context,” Kumar says. Jumio Chief of Digital Identity Philipp Pointner says "(t)he identity verification industry has focused almost entirely on the moment of onboarding. Jumio Watch makes identity a continuous, intelligent signal powered by a global platform that gets smarter with every verification. This gives organizations the ongoing assurance they need to stay compliant, reduce fraud exposure and make more informed decisions long after day one." The Jumio Identity Graph is a global intelligence network that aggregates patterns from tens of millions of legitimate and fraudulent identities across industries. Jumio says this cross‐customer intelligence is what enables it to surface risks that no single organization could detect on its own. Fraud patterns identified in one environment strengthen risk assessments across the entire platform, while the graph’s foundation in verified identity data provides ongoing assurance that legitimate customers remain low risk. Jumio Watch is aimed at fraud investigators, compliance teams and risk leaders in sectors such as financial services, crypto, gaming and online marketplaces. The company says the system provides daily risk alerts, portfolio‐level reassessments and investigation‐ready views within the Jumio Portal, which is supported by granular access controls for sensitive workflows. The software is available now with additional capabilities planned throughout 2026 as the company expands its continuous identity intelligence strategy. Jumio has also recently expanded the geographic reach of its reusable digital identity and biometric KYC technologies in Latin America and Malaysia, respectively.
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