GCash brings affordable and accessible insurance protection to millions of Filipinos
The Philippines has historically lagged behind its counterparts in Southeast Asia regarding insurance penetration. According to data from the Insurance Commission (IC), the country’s insurance penetration rate stands at 1.68% of GDP, compared with 3.3% in Thailand and 4.5% in Malaysia. Japan boasts an insurance penetration of 10%, while the global average rests at 7.2%. […]
Next-level Connectivity: GOMO launches high-speed internet offer with GOMO Fiber
GOMO, the brand shaking up the digital world, is enhancing your borderless life with its latest innovation: GOMO Fiber. As GOMO celebrates its 4th anniversary, the brand is rolling out this next-level internet solution, combining the convenience of mobile with the power of fiber-speed connectivity. This is another industry first for the digital telco brand, […]
Globe completes fiber migration in 450 cities and towns across PH
Globe has successfully upgraded 450 cities and towns across the Philippines to fiber-optic technology, strengthening its commitment to providing top-tier connectivity to its wireline customers while promoting sustainability through energy-efficient, future-ready solutions. The migration, which entails replacing copper cables with fiber, covers towns and cities in at least 60 provinces across the country. Globe is […]
Digido Finance Corp. lends a hand to Rizal’s Cuyambay Elementary School through education donation drive
Manila, Philippines | October 2024 — Understanding the immediate need to empower young Filipinos during their early education years, volunteering employees and management of Digido Finance Corp. provided much-needed school supplies to Cuyambay Elementary School in Tanay, Rizal as a result of an in-house donation drive. The school’s 269 students received tote bags containing tumblers, […]
Globe starts blocking AI-generated, CGI, animated child sexual abuse imagery
Globe, a staunch advocate for online safety, has started blocking non-photographic imagery (NPI) of child sexual abuse– those made using artificial intelligence, computer-generated imagery (CGI), animation, cartoon, drawings and other non-live methods– as it ramps up measures against malicious content. From August 27 to September 27 this year, its first month of implementing this measure, […]
Globe builds four new sites in Zamboanga City to uplift agri-tech, tourism
Globe continues to enhance its network infrastructure in Zamboanga City, unveiling four new towers and expanding 111 sites. This development supports the local agri-tech and tourism industries through reliable and fast connectivity. With improved mobile and internet services, farmers can access agri-tech solutions to optimize their operations, while tourists can share their experiences in real […]
Schneider Electric: 98% of PH companies have sustainability targets, 22% to invest $1M+ in sustainability in the next 2 years
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announced findings from its annual Green Impact Gap survey. It underscores Asia Pacific’s sustainability journey. According to the survey, 98% of PH companies have established sustainability targets, 22% plan to invest at least USD 1M or more towards their […]
Brgy. Molobolo’s path to clean water: A community-managed initiative against scarcity
MANILA, Philippines, 17 September 2024 — Water collection was both a household concern and a shared community responsibility in Brgy. Molobolo in the Municipality of Cauayan, Negros Occidental. Parents and children needed to walk thirty minutes and wait at least two hours to fill their water containers from a water source in their barangay, which […]
Geeks On A Beach: A catalyst for Cebu’s tech startup ecosystem
“The return of Geeks On A Beach (GOAB), the country’s premier tech startup international conference to Cebu this year after a decade, is a testament to GOAB’s success as a catalyst for Cebu’s tech startup ecosystem,” said GOAB lead organizer Tina Amper. In 2024, Cebu City advanced one rank to tenth place in Southeast Asia. […]
Geeks On A Beach 2024 to Feature Exclusive Master Classes for Leaders and Startups on November 13
In an exciting lead-up to this year’s Geeks On A Beach (GOAB) conference, which will be held in Cebu on November 13, exclusive master classes will be featured tailored for leaders and startups looking to elevate their skills. “GOAB masterclasses offer in-depth insights and practical takeaways, empowering participants to excel and thrive in their fields. […]