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Google deepens commitment to help build a Digital Philippines with no-cost AI skilling courses, AI Startups Cloud Program, and new Google Career Certificates
As part of its ongoing commitment to help build a Digital Philippines, Google announced today the availability of no-cost generative AI skills development courses , the Google for AI Startups Cloud Program , and three new Google Career Certificates . Nurturing skills and supporting startups for the AI economy To make career paths in generative AI more accessible to individuals, Google Cloud has launched generative AI skills development courses available at no cost under its Cloud Skills Boost Program . This learning path helps people unders…
PLDT, Smart, ATRIEV empower visually impaired persons with digital training in Negros Oriental
PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), together with non-profit organization ATRIEV, held a ten-day Android accessibility training in Dumaguete City to upskill twenty visually impaired persons from eleven municipalities in Negros Oriental. This training seeks to help participants navigate their Android devices independently with the help of a TalkBack screen reader. “We want to share with them the power of technology and how it can make a difference in their daily lives. Through this initiative, we also inte…
Bayad seals partnership with Tala, enabling convenient bills payment services
CHAMPIONING DIGITAL FINANCIAL INCLUSION: Executives of Bayad and Tala on their partnership signing. Seen in the photo (from L-R) are Tala President and Head of Finance Charisse Alvarez, Tala Chief Business Officer Jori Pearsall, Bayad President and CEO Lawrence Y. Ferrer, and Bayad Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer Dennis S. Gatuslao. Two fintech innovators – CIS Bayad Center, Inc. (Bayad), the country’s pioneer brand in the outsourced payment collection system, and Tala Financing Philippines, Inc. (Tala) - a global leading money app fo…
Protecting Peatlands with Sustainable Swamp Fishing
The worsening impact of climate change is driving the Philippines to prioritize peatland conservation. In May 2023, House Bill 8204 was approved to help improve the sustainable management of peatlands, recognizing their significance as natural climate change solutions. Peatland ecosystems, characterized by the accumulation of decomposed plant materials, permanent waterlogging, and various vegetation, offer nature-based climate mitigation by acting as carbon sinks, absorbing and storing more carbon than they release. In the Philippines, there …
RLC Residences and Robinsons Land win developer awards and more recognition from PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards 2023
Property Guru, Asia’s leading real estate award-giving body, recently announced the winners of this year’s Philippines Property Awards in a gala dinner held September 22 at Shangri-la The Fort in Taguig City. RLC Residences received the Best Lifestyle Developer recognition, while its mother company Robinsons Land got the coveted Developer of the Year citation, along with the Best Developer Visayas award – three of the most prestigious titles given during the night. “Thank you, PropertyGuru, for these awards. Speaking on behalf of RLC Residenc…
BayaniChain CEO bags Blockchain Champion Award at Philippine Blockchain Week 2023
BayaniChain CEO Paul Soliman receives an NFT as trophy for being named Blockchain Champion at the Philippine Blockchain Week Block Awards 2023. Next-gen tech firm BayaniChain made its presence felt in the much-anticipated Philippine Blockchain Week (PBW) series of events by not only taking the stage to showcase its technology, but also bringing home one of the events’ top recognitions. Paul Soliman, BayaniChain CEO and co-founder, received the Block Awards 2023 Blockchain Champion Award for his major contributions in advocating the widespread …
Asian Forum on Enterprise for Society 2023: A Resounding Success in Advancing Corporate Responsibility, Innovation, and Inclusion
The Asian Forum on Enterprise for Society (AFES) 2023 has made a triumphant return to hosting in-person gatherings, taking place on September 26-27 at the Conrad Hotel in Pasay City, Philippines. This event reaffirms its status as the premier platform in Asia for substantive discussions revolving around corporate responsibility, innovation, and sustainable business practices. Organized by the Asian Institute of Management Ramon V. Del Rosario, Sr. Center for Corporate Responsibility (AIM RVR Center), AFES, formerly recognized as the Asian Foru…
Coca-Cola PH, partners collect more than 1,000 kgs of waste in coastal cleanup in Tanza, Cavite
Coca-Cola Philippines, together with Plastic Bank Philippines and Lighthouse Legacy Foundation, led over 200 volunteers to collect debris and marine waste at Julugan Fish Terminal in Tanza, Cavite, on September 16, as part of the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC). Plastic Bank Philippines, ICC Philippines, Lighthouse Legacy Foundation, and the Don Bosco School of Theology were some of the organizations that joined Coca-Cola Philippines in collecting debris and marine waste during the coastal cleanup. Employees from the Coca-Cola Philippines …
Crypto Expo Dubai 2023: Doric Network Shines as the Best Blockchain Project Winner
The recently concluded Crypto Expo Dubai, held on September 20-21, 2023, at the magnificent Festival Arena, Dubai Festival City, proved to be a resounding success, attracting blockchain enthusiasts, industry leaders, and innovators from around the world. Among the highlights of this prestigious event was the prominent presence of Doric Network, a platinum sponsor, and the recipient of the Best Blockchain Project award. Doric Network's participation in this event underscored its commitment to fostering innovation and excellence within the b…
MaxiLife announces leadership transition
A a significant leadership transition is happening over at Maxilifie, the visionary life insurance start up. After a remarkable journey of growth and success under the guidance of Jose Pastor Z. Puno as President and CEO, the reins of leadership have been passed on to Mervin L. Pobre, Ph.D. This transition marks a pivotal moment in MaxiLife's evolution and is a testament to the company's commitment to continuous growth and excellence. Mr. Puno's legacy is etched in the foundation of MaxiLife's success story. His visionary lead…
