Fiber broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. announced that the Philippine branch of the South-East Asia Hainan-Hong Kong Express Cable System (SEA-H2X) has made a landfall in Bauang, La Union, Philippines. Converge said the cable system is envisioned to boost intra-Asia data capacity and...
SAN FERNANDO CITY, Pampanga – Gov. Dennis Pineda of this province awarded P1 million to an informant who provided information that led to the discovery of the remains of beauty queen Geneva Lopez and her Israeli fiancé Yitzhak Cohen in Tarlac in July. A TIPSTER (third from left) receives a cash...
Broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. is aiming to build best-in-class data centers in the Philippines, starting with the construction of its first two facilities in Luzon. The firm said it is eyeing to claim the highest certification in data center performance, complementing its...
Fiber broadband provider Converge Information and Communications Technology Solutions Inc. and ABS-CBN Corporation’s Sky Cable Corp. have entered into a commercial arrangement that will allow Sky to upgrade its network and improve services to its subscribers. In a disclosure to the Philippine...
Billionaire Henry Sy Jr.’s Data Lake Incorporated and Comclark Network and Technology Corporation of tycoon Dennis Anthony Uy have inked a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to expand the coverage of Starlink in the Philippines. From Left: Data Lake COO Jose Cobarrubias, Data Lake Vice Chairman...
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has identified the Local Civil Registry Office of Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur as responsible for the issuance of nearly 200 fraudulent birth certificates, primarily to Chinese nationals. After conducting a verification process, National Statistician and Civil...
Fiber broadband and technology company Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with US-based Super Micro Computer Inc. to jointly establish AI-powered, green data centers in the Philippines. Converge CEO and Co-Founder Dennis Anthony Uy seals the...
Davao tycoon Dennis A. Uy’s PH Resorts Group Holdings Inc. reported that it has failed to sell its Emerald Bay casino resort project in Cebu to Okada Manila owner Tiger Resort Leisure & Entertainment Inc. (TRLEI). In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), the firm said its...
President Marcos has reappointed Claire Dennis S. Mapa as the national statistician and civil registrar general of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). On Saturday, June 1, National Economic and Development Authority Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan administered the oath of office to Mapa,...
by DENNIS GUEVARRA In the Philippines, a new family trend is blossoming: pets are becoming cherished family members. Filipino homes are now filled with the joy of 'fur babies"—pets treated with the same love as children. This shift is redefining family life, as pets don designer outfits,...
In the ever-evolving digital landscape, where social media reigns supreme, TikTok has emerged as the latest battleground for the heart and soul of the people. As a former marketer with a keen eye on social trends, I've tried to navigate the treacherous waters of TikTok, a platform often dismissed...
By DENNIS GUTIERREZ Photo SUR SHANGHAI NOT JUST A PLACE TO SHOP Through the years, Aldevinco served as the go-to place for Davao residents until its untimely closure in 2021 Ever wonder what place in the bustling city of Davao holds the key to countless cherished memories? Picture this: Aldevinco...
