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Workato Establishes Philippines Entity as Strategic Hub for Global Customer Support and Operations

Workato, the leader in Enterprise Model Context Protocol (MCP), announced the official establishment of its Philippines subsidiary and office on April 22, marking a significant milestone in the company's expansion across Southeast Asia. The move solidifies Workato's long-term commitment to serving enterprise customers in the Philippines as they navigate AI-led business transformation, and positions the country as a strategic growth market within Workato's broader APAC footprint. The Philippines will serve not only as a key go-to-market territory, but also a base for Workato's global customer success, support, and business operations. A Strategic Market at an Inflection Point The Philippines is one of Southeast Asia's fastest-growing digital economies, with enterprises across financial services, business process outsourcing, retail, and the public sector rapidly accelerating their technology investments. As organisations face mounting pressure to unlock value from AI, Workato's entry

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Acer Edu Summit Asia Pacific 2026 Powers the Future of Learning Through AI Innovation

Acer successfully concluded its Acer Edu Summit Asia Pacific 2026, reaffirming its commitment to advancing education across the region as artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes the future of learning. Under the theme “Future-Ready Learning: AI, Innovation, and Human-Centered Education,” the summit brought together education stakeholders in the region to drive inclusive AI adoption and accelerate meaningful transformation in education. The summit was held in Jakarta on April 22–23, following its debut in 2025. It convened delegations from Australia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam, reinforcing Indonesia’s role as a key market in Acer’s digital education ecosystem. The event served as a platform for cross-sector dialogue, enabling educators, policymakers, and industry leaders to exchange insights and explore practical applications of technology to enhance learning outcomes. Andrew Hou, President of

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Moving Faster from Capture to Output with Epson Solutions

From reports to technical drawings, documents move through different teams every day. Keeping them organized and easy to access helps work move forward without delays. To support this, Epson Philippines Corporation (EPC) offers solutions designed to make workflows simpler and more consistent. By linking how information is captured, processed, and produced, Epson helps businesses handle documents more efficiently across their operations, a reflection of its long-standing focus on practical innovation. One example is Epson Document Capture Pro Solution, a free software which allows teams to scan, organize, and route files more easily. Scanned documents can be saved as searchable PDFs or converted into editable formats such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. With multilingual text recognition, information becomes easier to retrieve, reuse, and share across teams. Beyond capturing and converting files, the software also helps organize them automatically using barcodes, recognized text, or

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ST Telemedia Global Data Centres Report Highlights the Philippines’ AI Ambitions — and the Infrastructure Gap Holding Them Back

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC), one of the world’s fastest-growing data centre colocation service providers headquartered in Singapore, released Philippines-specific findings from its latest research, Mind the Gap: Bridging the AI Infrastructure Readiness Divide, revealing a market with strong AI ambition but significant constraints in scaling capability. The study shows that 79% of Philippine organisations are now in the "Builder" stage of AI adoption, actively deploying early operational AI solutions. However, only 2% have progressed to the “Integrator” stage and none have reached “Leader” status, while 19% remain in the Explorer phase, highlighting a sharp drop-off beyond initial deployment and signalling structural barriers to scale. While momentum is strong, the findings indicate that infrastructure limitations are becoming a binding constraint. 71% of respondents cite insufficient compute capacity, storage or network bandwidth as the number-one barrier to advancing

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realme Philippines Appoints New Marketing Director, IMC Lead

realme Philippines has appointed Alice Liu as its new Marketing Director, as the brand continues to strengthen its position and accelerate growth in the local market. Alice brings over a decade of experience in integrated and digital marketing, with a strong track record in driving brand growth and leading high-impact campaigns across international markets. Prior to joining realme, she served as Head of Marketing at ASTRAUX and previously held a key marketing role at Xiaomi Indonesia, where she led multiple successful product launches and integrated campaigns. With earlier experience at Tencent, IPG Group, and Publicis Groupe, Alice combines strategic thinking with strong execution. She holds an MBA from Cornell University and Tsinghua University, and a Bachelor's Degree in Advertising from Minzu University of China. Joining her is Mitze Abrio as realme Philippines’ new Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) Lead. Mitze brings over 10 years of experience in 360° marketing campaig

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YouTube Remains the Philippines’ Undisputed #1 Platform

In 2025, Filipino content was "unskippable." In 2026, it has become "unstoppable." As the digital landscape evolves, one thing remains constant: the Filipino love for visual storytelling. Whether it’s a grandmother in rural Mindanao catching up on her favorite teleserye, a student in Manila watching the latest BINI performance at Coachella, or a father in Bacolod City staying updated with the evening news, YouTube has become the definitive destination where these worlds collide—and are easily reachable. It truly has become the epicenter of culture, both Filipino and global. Some new data also reveals the scale of this shift. According to a 2025 Kantar study, YouTube is now the #1 video streaming platform in the Philippines in terms of reach. In rural Visayas and Mindanao, a staggering 97% of Filipinos watched online TV programs in the past month on YouTube. And perhaps most importantly for the industry, YouTube is providing a 60% incremental reach beyond traditional linear TV, prov

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RELX | Reed Elsevier Marks 15 Years of Innovation, Talent, and Purpose in the Philippines

RELX | Reed Elsevier gathered industry partners, community representatives, and senior leaders at its Quezon City headquarters to mark 15 years of operations in the Philippines. The occasion was commemorated with a ceremonial lighting of the company's building signage. Paolo la'O, Chairman of the Global Capability Center Council of the Philippines; Evangeline Aquino, Director at Kapatid Kita Mahal Kita (KKMK) Foundation; Monchito Ibrahim, Chair of the Analytics and AI Association of the Philippines; Haidee Enriquez, Head of Contact Center Association of the Philippines; and representatives from communities under the RELX Cares program attended the event. Fifteen Years in the Making Since its inception in 2011, RELX | Reed Elsevier has expanded from editorial and content operations to deliver services across the entire value chain, growing to a workforce of over 6,000 knowledge workers specializing in a wide array of technology and analytics. These teams serve a range of industries—le

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HP Reimagines the Future of Work

At HP Imagine 2026, HP Inc. announced new AI-powered devices, security innovations, and intelligent workflow solutions designed to help businesses and individuals thrive in an AI-driven future of work. “As we look ahead, the Future of Work is about making work simpler in a world that’s getting more complex. At HP, we’re focused on using AI to create more connected experiences that help organizations move faster and help people do their best work,” said Bruce Broussard, Interim Chief Executive Officer, HP Inc. “At HP Imagine 2026, we’re showing how that comes to life through solutions that work together, securely and seamlessly, so our customers can do their best work wherever work happens.” Empowering People to Do Their Best Work Despite rapid digital transformation, friction persists. According to HP’s 2025 Work Relationship Index, only 20% of workers have a healthy relationship with work, and 22% experience monthly technology issues that disrupt focus. The right technology change

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Infinix Drives Digital Learning Forward as Tablet Sponsor for Universidad de Manila

In a meaningful step toward advancing digital education in the Philippines, Infinix donated its latest XPAD 30E tablets to Universidad de Manila on March 25, 2026. The initiative underscores a shared commitment to empowering students and enhancing access to modern learning tools. The turnover ceremony brought together key representatives from both organizations, including the University President of Universidad de Manila, Dr. Felima C. Tria, and Infinix Marketing Manager Charisma Buan. The formal handover of the tablets served as a powerful symbol of a shared vision to empower students through technology and open new pathways for learning. This donation represents more than just a provision of devices; it marks the beginning of a partnership dedicated to building a more inclusive and technology-driven learning environment for Filipino students. “In this digital era, learning should never be limited by access. Infinix believes in supporting every Filipino student's journey by offering

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Brother Philippines Marks 25 Years of Empowering SMEs, Boosting Pinoy Productivity

Brother Philippines, a globally recognized brand in printing, labeling, and sewing technology, celebrates its 25th anniversary in the Philippine market this year—marking a milestone of innovation, creativity, and support for Filipino entrepreneurs and consumers. Since its entry in the local market in 2000, Brother Philippines has evolved from a modest operation into a multibillion-peso company. Early milestones of the company included recording over ₱65 million in sales within its first few years of operations and expanding from its first provincial office in Cebu to a nationwide network which now includes Davao, Naga, Pampanga, Iloilo, Cagayan de Oro, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga alongside several concept stores in major malls. Over the years, Brother Philippines has continued to innovate with a wide range of printers, labelers, sewing machines, and other solutions including Wi-Fi-enabled embroidery machines, cutting machine, craft machine and the PureDrive spot cooler. In 2014, Brothe

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