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PLDT Enterprise and Lin Man Technology Partner to Advance Smart Metering Across the Philippines

PLDT Enterprise is supporting Lin Man Power Technology, Inc., a Filipino-owned company solutions provider for electric companies, to advance the implementation of smart meters nationwide—an initiative aimed at improving billing accuracy, reducing system losses, and enabling more reliable and transparent power services for consumers across the country. A Commitment to Strengthening Utilities Through Digital Innovation Lin Man Power Technology, Inc., based in Santa Rosa, Laguna, serves electricity providers nationwide by delivering technology-driven solutions that help improve power distribution and service delivery. Operating in the utilities sector, the company focuses on supporting the energy ecosystem through innovation, reliability, and operational efficiency. As part of its digital push, Lin Man is implementing electric smart meters that enable accurate billing, improve visibility across systems, and help reduce technical and non-technical losses. These meters are powered by Sma

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Two Companies, One Vision: GENCYS and JSR Forge Strategic Alliance to Launch Transformational Products to Market

Two Philippine enterprises with distinct yet complementary strengths have forged a strategic partnership aimed at building transformational products designed for scale, sustainability, and long-term market relevance. GENCYS Group Incorporated, an E-commerce Enterprise operating multiple businesses under one integrated ecosystem, has entered into a joint venture with JSR Group, a company recognized for its research-driven approach to product innovation and development. Together, the partnership brings innovation and execution into a single, aligned enterprise model. GENCYS' strength lies in its ability to build and operate an end-to-end ecosystem that supports product scaling. With interconnected business units focused on product creation, brand development, marketing execution, sales systems, fulfillment, and logistics, the company enables ideas to move efficiently from concept to commercialization. This enterprise structure allows partner brands and entrepreneurs to grow within a sys

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Globe Redefines Connectivity Beyond Speed at The Blueprint Q1 2026

Globe Telecom opened the year with a bold message at its flagship quarterly media event. The Blueprint by Globe where connectivity is no longer about speed, but about consistent, reliable service, affordability, and easy access. Held at The Globe Tower, the event showcased how Globe is strengthening the way Filipinos live, work, and connect by treating internet service as a non-negotiable lifeline. With the theme “Every Filipino Connected,” Globe unveiled innovations and milestones across its portfolio, underscoring its mission to ensure that every Filipino partakes in the benefits of the digital economy. Among the highlights was Globe’s pioneering partnership with Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell satellite technology. Following the live pilot trial, Globe and Starlink are preparing to expand testing across additional locations and operational scenarios. Globe also celebrated its recognition by Ookla as the country’s most reliable mobile and broadband network, with consistency scores that

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Newly Elected PRSP President Stewards the Story at DOST’s Ad Meliora Event

The Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP) recently announced its new Board of Trustees for 2026-2027, ushering in a new chapter of Philippine PR leaders for their term. Leading the organization as President is Ana Pista, APR, the Founder and CEO of Ardent Communications and the CEO of the AI Centre of Excellence (ACE). She previously served as Vice President-Internal of PRSP and the Chairperson of the prestigious 61st ANVIL Awards, which concluded last January 28, 2026. Representing the organization, Pista delivered her first speech as president as one of the keynote speakers of the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) Ad Meliora: Igniting the Narrative: A Celebration of Innovation Stories. Guided by the Ad Meliora theme, “Toward Better Things Delivered”, DOST’s anniversary underscores the agency’s enduring role as a mentor, enabler, and bridge for Filipino innovators, partners, and institutions working to turn ideas into real-world solutions. Key program speak

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Epson Partners with Filipino Designer to Transform Cultural Heritage into Wearable Art

Urban Label by Maria & Co has joined forces with Epson Philippines Corporation (EPC) to unveil a textile collection that honors Filipino cultural heritage while embracing modern design tools and mindful production practices. This collaboration was made possible with the support of ES Print Media, Inc., which played a key role in connecting Epson with designer Beatriz Nicole Benadera—helping bring this culturally rooted collection to life. The collaboration centers on the Waling-Waling, celebrated as the Queen of Philippine Flowers and a symbol of resilience and beauty in Filipino culture. Known for its vibrant petals and intricate form, the Waling-Waling has long been admired in art and design. In this collection, it becomes the focal point of garments that merge tradition with contemporary aesthetics. Designer Beatriz Nicole Benadera drew inspiration from Filipino identity across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, using textiles as the primary canvas for storytelling. Instead of relying

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A Gold Standard Partnership: TCL and Asia's Superstar Kathryn Bernardo Mark 4 Years of Inspiring Greatness

Riding the momentum of their historic sweep at the 61st Anvil Awards, TCL Electronics, the Triple Global Top 1 TV Brand and the leader in Fresh Air AC sales, has reached another landmark milestone this 2026. The tech giant officially sealed its contract renewal with Asia’s Superstar, Kathryn Bernardo, for the fourth consecutive year. This partnership highlights the shared pursuit of excellence, seamlessly merging TCL’s world-class innovation with the country’s brightest star to continue 'Inspiring Greatness' across the nation. The partnership was formally formalized during a contract-signing ceremony held in Pasay on January 30. In attendance were TCL Deputy Marketing Director Shae Yu and TCL Brand Manager Joseph Cernitzchez, alongside Kathryn’s management team, VCM led by Francis Vidanes, collectively marking a new chapter of collaboration and shared vision for the brand. “Kathryn Bernardo has become integral to the TCL brand in the Philippines. Her credibility, consistency, and inf

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Tonik Supercharges Time Deposit Offering with 6–7–8% Rates — No Conditions, No Catch, and Accessible to Everyone

This Valentine’s Day, Tonik is showing its love to Filipino savers with an exciting new upgrade to its Time Deposit (TD) product: 6% for 6 months, 7% for 9 months, and 8% for 12 months — with no maintaining balance, no promo codes, and no fine print. You can get started with as low as ₱5,000. Tonik is taking its commitment to making high-yield savings accessible to everyone to the next level. The new TD offering is designed to empower Filipinos by providing industry-leading rates with no complex rules or conditions — available to anyone, no matter their financial background. Whether you're new to saving or already a seasoned investor, these enhancements offer real, simple savings that grow. Here’s what’s new: Bigger deposit caps. Customers can now open TDs of up to ₱250,000 per account, with a maximum of five active TDs, making it possible to invest up to ₱1.25M across all terms. Flat 6% for 6 months. A straightforward, no-condition rate for customers who want short-term savings

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Digital Dye-Sublimation Accelerates Transformation of Southeast Asia’s Textile Print Sector, Epson-IDC Report Finds

Epson, a global leader in professional printing, released a new whitepaper developed in collaboration with global market intelligence firm International Data Corporation (IDC) titled, Digital Textile Printing Trends in Southeast Asia​. Based on a regional survey of textile print provider owners and key decision makers across the Philippines, Indonesia, and Thailand, the findings underscore the pivotal role digital dye-sublimation technology is playing in transforming Southeast Asia’s textile print sector. As customer expectations evolve and sustainability and economic pressures intensify, businesses are increasingly turning to advanced digital solutions to stay competitive. The appetite for customized and sustainable textile solutions in Southeast Asia has resulted in the number of digital dye-sublimation printers shipped across Asia Pacific doubling, from fewer than 1,500 units in 2017 to more than 3,000 anticipated by the end of 2025, according to IDC. Print providers now face unpre

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Filinvest Group Earns Multiple Awards in 2025, Shaped by 70 Years of Enabling Dreams

From boardrooms to communities, from the spaces people live and work in, to the services they rely on every day, the Filinvest Group’s work continues to be recognized—reflecting the collective strength of its businesses and the shared values that guide them. With businesses spanning real estate, banking, power and utilities, hospitality, sugar milling and infrastructure, the Group pursues sustainable growth across its portfolio while creating long-term value for stakeholders. Over the past year, the Filinvest Group earned over a hundred local and international awards for good corporate governance, sustainability, and excellence in people, products, and services. "At the heart of every recognition is a shared commitment to creating opportunities that matter to Filipinos and make a meaningful difference in their lives,” said Rhoda A. Huang, President and CEO of Filinvest Development Corporation. “These awards reflect the work of our people, and we are grateful for their sense of purpo

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Alibaba Cloud Named a Leader in Omdia’s Global Enterprise-Level MaaS Market Report

Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, has been recognized as a leader in the Omdia Market Radar: Global Enterprise-Level MaaS Market Analysis, 2025 (the “Report”). The recognition underscores Alibaba Cloud’s capabilities in supporting enterprises to unlock AI capabilities for business and advance digital transformation. MaaS (Model as a Service) is a service model centered around AI models that delivers capabilities to users through APIs, applications, or integrated solutions. Alibaba Cloud first introduced this concept to the industry in 2022. Omdia defines enterprise-grade MaaS as a cloud-native AI model service designed to provide enterprises with production-ready capabilities for accessing, customizing, orchestrating and developing applications based on foundation models. The report constructed a comprehensive new evaluation framework for Enterprise MaaS through a lifecycle perspective. Among the nine core capabilities evaluated, Alibab

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