Hexa appoints Globe Telecom as Landing Party in Davao
Hexa Capital Consultancy PLT (“Hexa”), owner of the Malaysia-U.S. (“MYUS”) cable based in Malaysia, appointed Globe Telecom, Inc. as its Philippine Landing Party for the MYUS cable system. The MYUS cable is being planned with a ready-for-service date of mid-2028 and will connect Malaysia and the U.S. directly for the first time with high-capacity […]
Xavier University inaugurates DOST-funded waste-to-energy research laboratory
CAGAYAN DE ORO, PHILIPPINES—The science community witnessed a momentous event on September 25, 2024, when the Green Biohydrogen to Energy (Green BioH2E) Research and Development Laboratory was inaugurated at the College of Engineering, Xavier University—Ateneo de Cagayan. The Department of Science and Technology’s Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development […]
LDN student wins DTI’s regional consumer quiz
Hermione Ylaya, a student from Lala National High School in Lanao del Norte, was declared as the champion in the Regional Consumer Quiz 2024 on October 22, 2024 at Limketkai Luxe Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City. Organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 10, the regional consumer quiz aims to educate and […]
DICT kicks off eLGU and eGovPH app information campaign in Region 7
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Region 7 is hosting the kick-off ceremony for the implementation of Electronic Local Government Unit System (eLGU) alongside the eGovPH App information campaign on October 21, 2024, at the JPark Island Resort and Waterpark in Mactan Cebu, aims to enhance digital governance among local government units across […]
Single largest contribution to date: SMAC donates Php 14.93M to Globe’s Hapag Movement
Reaffirming its commitment to addressing involuntary hunger, SMAC has donated Php 14.93 million to Globe’s Hapag Movement, marking a significant milestone in Globe’s drive to beat involuntary hunger and uplift communities across the country in time for World Food Day. This is the largest single corporate donation to date for the Globe-led hunger alleviation […]
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 […]
Mindanao stakeholders target world record on most people planting bamboo
To promote bamboo for circular economy, climate resilience, and sustainability, team KAWAYANIHAN composed of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), along with over 30 institutions in the country, is all set to attempt to be listed in the Guinness World Records (GWR) for “Most People Planting Bamboo Simultaneously (multiple venues)” on October 18, 2024. […]
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 […]