VITRO Inc. (VITRO) has tapped Ciena, a global leader in networking systems, services, and software, to enhance the network infrastructure of VITRO Sta. Rosa (VSR) by connecting the site to the rest of the PLDT group’s data center network. Through Ciena, VSR will soon be directly linked to major...
RJ Ledesma, Tessa Mangahas, Fashion Designer Puey Quiñones, Arch. Cathy Saldaña, Wilcon Depot SEVP-COO Rosemarie Bosch-Ong, EVP and CPO Careen Belo, Arch. Manny Samson, Michelle Concepcion-Reyes, and iDr. Joanne Guevarray Quiñones, Arch. Cathy Saldaña, Wilcon Depot SEVP-COO Rosemarie...
According to the latest data from the Philippine Statistic Authority (PSA), nearly 11 million young Filipinos from ages five to 24 are categorized as out-of-school youth or not attending formal school. While several factors affect these statistics, one of the main reasons is socio-economic status...
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...
Globe Telecom, one of the core business units of the Ayala Group, added four new cell towers in the municipality of Liloan, Cebu, to enhance connectivity and digital access for local communities. The firm said this development will benefit residents of the coastal town, particularly in Brgy. Tayud,...
Smart Communications, Inc., the wireless unit of PLDT Inc., is ramping up the rollout of its 4G/LTE and 5G networks for the rest of 2024 to support the robust demand for mobile data in the country. The firm said the increase in the number of unique 5G devices driving data traffic continues into...
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) Philippines opened its upgraded facility in Makati City as part of its expansion efforts to raise data center capacity in response to increasing demand. STT GDC is a joint venture between Globe Telecom, Ayala Corporation, and ST Telemedia Global Data...
CEBU CITY – A materials recovery facility (MRF) in Barangay Binaliw here vowed to continue its transformation strategy with a strong focus on maximizing resource recovery. Prime Integrated Waste Solutions Inc. took over the facility in 2022 and has since then implemented significant improvements...
Despite a lower capital expenditures budget this year, Globe Telecom reported that it continues to make significant strides in expanding its network infrastructure across the country. The firm reported that it built 352 cell towers and upgraded 1,942 existing mobile sites to long-term evolution...
The Yuchengco Group’s Malayan Insurance Co. Inc. has maintained its Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) from A. M. Best. The firm reported that it also retained the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb” (Good), and Philippines National Scale Rating (NSR) of aa+.PH (Superior) for 2023....
SSI Group, Inc., the Tantoco family’s holding company for its portfolio of upscale retail brands, reported at 27.8 percent drop in net income to P726.3 million for the first half of 2024 from P1 billion during the same period last year despite higher sales. The firm said in a disclosure to the...
DMCI Homes, the Philippines’ leader in resort-inspired developments, is developing the site of the former Delta Theater in Quezon City into a 57-storey residential condominium. The Consunji-led property developer announced that it is building One Delta Terraces, a single-tower residential...
