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To bolster local business and tourism, Murcia officials, led by Mayor Gerry Rojas and Vice Mayor Johnny Reosura, inaugurated the new Murcia Pasalubong Center on Friday, August 8.The center is strategically situated along the Negros Occidental Eco-Tourism Highway in Brgy. Salvacion, making it easily accessible to travelers.Rojas said  the  Pasalubong Center will tremendously help market the agricultural and livelihood products of the 23 barangays in Murcia.The  one-stop-shop will serve as a key showroom and marketing arm for local products, making it convenient for tourists to purchase souvenirs and food items, he said.Rojas thanked former Rep. Francisco “Kiko” Benitez for his collaboration and funding for the project, and the Dela Rama family for donating the...

Globe reiterates its commitment to support President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s call to bring inclusive development to Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs), following the priorities laid out in the 2025 State of the Nation Address.In his speech, the President spoke of the continued challenges in remote areas where internet access, reliable electricity, and public services remain out of reach, a Globe press release Wednesday, July 30, pointed out.He pointed out that around 12,000 public schools are still without internet and recognized that while free WiFi sites have grown to nearly 19,000 nationwide, this is still far from enough.Marcos also emphasized the need to strengthen the National Fiber Backbone initiative and provide real access for people in the farthest...

The Bacolod City Government   imposed a P1,068,000 fine on IPM-Construction and  Development Corporation (IPM-CDC) on Wednesday, July 30,  for violations of its solid waste management contract with the city.These violations were detailed during a public hearing on Tuesday, a press release from the Bacolod City Communications Office said.Key infractions cited by City Legal Officer Karol Joseph Chiu included IPM-CDC's failure to provide promised shredders for the city's three major public markets, a crucial component for reducing non-biodegradable waste, and restricted access to the GPS tracking system.“We should ensure IPM’s compliance with the agreement entered into with the city,”. Chiu said, emphasizing the need for proactive waste management strategies....

The participants in the MSME and Senior Citizens Day.*Richard Malihan photoNegros Occidental  Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson stressed the importance of inclusive growth and intergenerational development during the joint celebration of MSME (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) and Senior Citizens Day.The event, held at the  Ayala Malls Capitol Central in Bacolod City on Monday, July 28,  highlighted the province's commitment to ensuring no one is left behind in its progress."In bringing together the MSME sector and our elderly community today, we affirm a vital principle: that progress must be inclusive," Lacson said,He noted that many senior citizens actively participate in local enterprises, and the provincial government provides targeted assistance to support their i...

TP Chief People Officer Jeffrey Johnson and Chief Executive Officer Rahul Jolly receive the ISO  certifications from Cresenciano Maramot, Managing Director of Société Générale de Surveillance in the Philippines and  Guam.*Global leader in digital business services, TP, has been awarded ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System) and ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management Systems) certifications across its 28 sites nationwide, including in Bacolod City.Audited and awarded by global firm Société Générale de Surveillance (SGS) as represented by Philippines  and Guam Managing Director Cresenciano Maramot, the certifications attest to TP’s steadfast commitment to operational and ethical excellence, a press release from the firm said on Monday, July 28.It...

 Globe has successfully migrated more than 600 towns nationwide to full fiber connectivity, as part of its ongoing efforts to improve customer experience by providing Filipinos with faster, more reliable internet. These areas are now completely copper-free, enabling residents to enjoy high-speed broadband built for today’s digital lifestyle — whether for remote work, online learning, small businesses, or government services. This transition is not only a network achievement but also a win for sustainability.By eliminating copper from its network, Globe is reducing its environmental impact, supporting its greater sustainability agenda as part of its green network strategy, and discouraging illegal salvaging that has historically disrupted connectivity. ...

Anton Bonifacio, Globe's Chief AI Officer, delivering his keynote "Becoming AI & Data Natives" at DTW Ignite 2025.Globe took the stage at Digital Transformation World (DTW) Ignite 2025 in Copenhagen, Denmark, establishing itself as a credible, forward-thinking artificial intelligence (AI) leader in the global telecom ecosystem.The event, hosted by TM Forum, is one of the telecom industry's most influential gatherings.  Focused on digital transformation, it offered Globe an international platform to showcase its AI journey and share insights on scalable innovation.Leading this effort, Globe Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer and Chief Information Security Officer Anton Bonifacio delivered one of the event’s opening keynotes, titled “Becoming AI & Data Native...

Globe is reinforcing its commitment to digital inclusion by expanding access to its fiber broadband services, strategically utilizing previously built network capacity. Through targeted investments and customer insighting, Globe is enabling more Filipino households and small businesses to participate meaningfully in the country’s digital future, a press release from the firm said.“Fixed broadband continues to be a growth engine for the business.  We see user data consumption now surging past 30 GB/month per user.  We are fine tuning our fiber strategy to more than connectivity, it’s about empowering households, enabling SMEs, and growing the digital economy,” said Globe President and CEO Carl Cruz.According to the Digital 2025 Report, Filipinos spend almost nine ...

Bago City Mayor Marina Javellana-Yao (center) with Sermsang Power Corporation Chief Operating Officer Passakorn Panyaratanakorn, Senior Business Development Officer Yaowapa Klaonopparat, Almana Power representative Yryne Valenzuela, and mayor’s chief of staff, Dr. Jonathan Lobaton (l-r), during the initial discussion of the proposed windmill project at the City Mayor’s Office.*Bago City Mayor Marina Javellana-Yao has expressed optimism for an investment and employment boost as a power firm based in Thailand is eyeing for a windmill project in Bago. Javellana, on the sidelines of the initial discussion with the officials of Sermsang Power Corporation at her office Tuesday afternoon, July 1, said looks forward to receiving more investors as Bago is really open for businesses an...

TP, a global leader in digital business services, successfully capped its participation in the 2025 Brigada Eskwela Program, contributing a total of 1,080 volunteer hours from 216 employees across nine sites nationwide.Through its corporate social responsibility arm, Citizen of the World (COTW), TP in the Philippines has consistently supported Brigada Eskwela, demonstrating the organization’s continued commitment to improving school facilities and resources, as well as promoting volunteerism and community engagement, a press release from the firm said.This initiative directly supports the Department of Education's (DepEd) literacy campaign, themed "Brigada Eskwela: Sama-sama Para sa Bayang Bumabasa."The 216 volunteers from nine TP sites headed to their adopted schools and rolle...