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Property giant Megaworld is further ramping up its office portfolio by investing P30-billion in the next five years to build new office buildings, as well as reinvent, reinvigorate, and reimagine its existing office developments in its various townships across the Philippines.These new office developments will soon rise within Megaworld townships in Bulacan, Pampanga, Bacolod, Iloilo, Cebu, Davao, Metro Manila, and other new growth areas where Megaworld townships will be built. All these office developments will be LEED-registered and certified, and packed with sustainability features and several new amenities, a press release from Megaworld said.“We are optimistic about the office sector in the Philippines, particularly as more international companies continue to come in, either t...

A Globe’s DTP learning session at the Bago City College*Over 3,000 students from 15 schools across the country are now equipped with knowledge on digital safety, cybersecurity, and responsible AI use after taking part in Globe’s Digital Thumbprint Program (DTP) Learning Sessions in February, in line with the company’s long-going Safer Internet campaign.In keeping with its advocacy on responsible digital citizenship, Globe mobilized employee volunteers in the February rollout of DTP, in support of the Safer Internet Day theme “Digital Bayanihan, para Kabataang Ligtas at Protektado Online”, a press release from Globe said.“Globe remains steadfast in its mission to create a secure and responsible digital space for Filipinos. By bringing DTP to the ground and educating the youth on...

defaultNot everyone is built for the hustle and bustle of urban city life. Home is where you should feel peaceful and at ease. There are plenty of properties Negros Occidental has to offer that fits the bill. Specifically, future homeowners are looking at stunning investment lots in Sagay City.What’s in SagaySagay City is an ice cream cone-shaped city located at the northern tip of Negros. It’s a city filled with rich history, a vibrant community, and some of the most scenic land and seascapes on the island. The city was formerly called Arguelles and was later renamed after the semi-spherical sigay shells found in the area. As a coastal city, Sagay is also home to gorgeous beaches with white sand islands just off the coast.Building a life in Sagay City is a dream for any as...

The 917Ventures, one of Southeast Asia’s largest venture builders and the innovation arm of Globe, has partnered with GSMA Open Gateway to integrate Concati, its API marketplace, into a global initiative that enables a common interoperable network using open standard interfaces.Concati is the newest addition to 917Ventures’ portfolio. It connects developers and businesses to a wide range of APIs making it easier to unlock, simplify, and monetize digital capabilities, driving faster innovation and supporting growth across various industries.The partnership with GSMA Open Gateway strengthens Concati’s mission to foster a global, collaborative ecosystem that drives efficiency, scalability, and technological advancement.“Concati is more than just an API marketplace— it’s a catalyst...

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) Philippines has reached a sustainability milestone by transitioning to 100 percent renewable energy across all its operational data centers in the Philippines. This milestone aligns with Globe’s science-based net-zero targets and the STT GDC group’s commitment to achieve carbon neutral operations by 2030.The transition to fully renewable energy for its electricity requirements was accomplished through strategic collaborations with Retail Electricity Suppliers (RES) supplying Renewable Energy (RE) or its equivalent  renewable energy certificates. STT GDC also adopted innovative energy solutions, such as utilization of rooftop solar for Electric Vehicle (EV) charging and EV in the operations of the company, a press release said.“Operati...

The Manapla Port Management, Stevedoring and Arrastre Corp.  filed  a complaint for  alleged violation of the  Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act against four Land Bank of the Philippines officials before the Office of the Ombudsman in the Visayas on Wednesday, March 5. The filing of the case is in  connection with a Notice of Loan Approval (NOLA) dated Oct. 23, 2023, a press release from the firm said on Thursday. The  loan application of Manapla Port Management, Stevedoring and Arrastre Corp. amounting to P180,000,000 had been approved by the LBP loan approving group. However, the release of the loan was sabotaged, the press release claimed. “The Manapla Port is a key to economic progress in the province of Negros Occidental. It will serve...