NPA commander killed in Bukidnon clash
CAMP EVANGELISTA, Cagayan de Oro City (PIA)–Christopher Tingkayan, 23, was killed in a fierce gunfight with troops from the 8th Infantry ‘Dependable’ Battalion operating under the 403rd Infantry Brigade of the 4th Infantry (Diamond) Division, Philippine Army. According to reports, he [Tingkayan] was a high-ranking leader of the New People Army’s Regional Operations Command, Headquarters […]
Rebirth of Bukidnon ITC upholds strong Labor-Management ties
MALAYBALAY CITY (PIA)–The Department of Labor and Employment-Bukidnon Provincial Field Office (DOLE-BukPFO) reactivated on July 25 the Industry Tripartite Council in Pineapple and Banana (ITC-PB) for robust and sound labor-management relations. Raul Valmores, Provincial Director of DOLE-BukPFO, said the ITC’s rebirth manifests the willingness of the management and labor sectors to work together to […]
Retiree-workers get P3.7M in monetary claims thru DOLE-SEnA
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon (PIA)–The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE-X) Bukidnon Provincial Field Office (Buk PFO) recently settled a Request for Assistance (RFA) thru Single Entry Approach (SEnA) program for two workers amounting to PhP 3,732,170.44 worth of retirement claims on June 26 and 30 at the DOLE-X Buk PFO, this province. The two retirees […]
CMU president clarifies university’s stance on land rights
MARAMAG, Bukidnon (PIA)–Dr. Rolito G. Eballe, President of Central Mindanao University (CMU), held a press briefing on August 14 to discuss the university’s stance on land rights and the intrusion of settlers into CMU’s Field 1, Green Valley, and MusDol (Musuan-Dologon) properties. He explained how the Buffalo-Tamaraw-Limus (BTL) and Musuan Inhabitants Landless Farmers Association (MILFA), […]
Globe to focus E-Waste Zero Program on mobile and broadband device circularity
Leading digital solutions platform Globe is refocusing its E-Waste Zero Program to mobile and broadband devices in response to global industry trends on electronic waste circularity. This shift allows Globe to concentrate on reducing its value chain emissions (GHG Scope 3) and maximize its impact on e-waste circularity. Starting September 1, 2023, Globe’s E-Waste Zero […]
GLOBE RAISED ₱51.9 BILLION TO DATE ON ITS LANDMARKTOWER SALE AND LEASEBACK DEAL
August 15, 2023, MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Globe (PSE: GLO), a leading digital platform in the Philippines with major interests in telecommunications, financial technology, virtual healthcare, digital marketing solutions, data insights, corporate venture building, and climate technology, announced that it has achieved today the fourth closing of 113 towers sold to Frontier Tower Associates Philippines Inc. […]
GCash, with DTI, TESDA, and Coca-Cola, strengthen commitment to the upsizing of MSMEs
In support of their collective vision of financial inclusion for all Filipinos, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), multinational company Coca-Cola, and leading mobile wallet GCash, have come together to co-present this year’s Tatak Matatag na Negosyo, a trailblazing program that aims to mobilize public and private […]
Globe releases enhanced environmental policy, takes strong stance on circularity and responsible production and consumption
Globe has released its revised EnvironmentalSustainability Policy, underscoring the importance of circularity as it promotes mindful consumption, sustainable production, carbon reduction, resource efficiency, and comprehensive waste management strategies. The enhanced policy supports the Philippines’ Extended Producer Responsibility Act of 2022, which mandates large companies to recover 20% of the plastic they release into the market […]
Globe leads telecom innovation with first ever Private 5G SA Network in PH
Globe, in partnership with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), has successfully showcased the first-ever Private 5G Standalone (5G SA) Network in the country. Built with technology from Athonet, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, the network delivers cellular connectivity to enterprises and organizations as an alternative or complementary solution to Wi-Fi and public mobile technologies. The strength […]
917Ventures launches MemoApp to accelerate business digitalization with automated documents, affordable e-signatures
Recent years have seen rapid changes in the way people work, with remote and hybrid work arrangements widely adopted around the world. This has also reshaped the way documents are handled, with many processes going digital. As a high-performing and agile company, Globe was quick to innovate, adopting a tool called MemoApp at the height […]