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Jollibee Group Honored for Sustainable Supply Chain at Asia ESG Positive Impact Awards

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Jollibee Group Manufacturing and Logistics’ Assistant Vice President and Head of Engineering Services Julius Leyba, received the award during the Asia ESG Positive Impact Awards Gala Night last November 6. The Jollibee Group has been recognized for its sustainable supply chain practices at the inaugural Asia ESG Positive Impact Awards, earning the Silver Award for its commitment to sustainability and responsible business operations. The recognition, held on November 6 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, highlights the impact of Farmer Entrepreneurship Program (“FEP”) of the Jollibee Group Foundation (“JGF”), which empowers smallholder farmers to become active participants in the Group’s supply chain in the Philippines. The recognition is the latest in a string of awards that prove once again that the Jollibee Group continues to make measurable progress toward its sustainability goals, driven by its leaders, employees, and partners. Celebrating Regional ESG Excellence Organized by A-EPIC Asia, t...
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EastWest leads the way with Google Pay™

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EastWest takes another bold step in digital innovation as it becomes one of the first Philippine banks to launch Google Pay™, enabling EastWest Visa and Mastercard Credit cardholders to make faster, safer, and more convenient payments using their Android devices.   This milestone is part of EastWest’s deliberate strategy to redefine how Filipinos pay by leveraging technology to make everyday transactions simpler, smarter, and more secure. Through Google Wallet™, customers can easily add their EastWest cards and enjoy tap-to-pay convenience at any contactless-enabled terminal, or checkout online without manually entering card details.   Every transaction is safeguarded by advanced tokenization technology backed by EastWest’s trusted security systems, which replaces actual card numbers with unique digital codes. Merchants never see or store real card information; giving customers confidence and control every time they pay.   “EastWest has always championed innovations that ...
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PLDT Enterprise’s Tech Week PH Wins at the 2025 International Business Awards

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PLDT Enterprise, the corporate arm of PLDT, has been recognized at the prestigious 2025 International Business Awards (IBA) for its successful launch of  Tech Week PH , the telco group’s first multi-city technology roadshow designed to advance digital inclusion, ecosystem collaboration, and technology adoption in high-growth regions across the Philippines.   The Stevie® Awards, organizers of the IBAs, are the world’s premier business awards, honoring the achievements and positive contributions of organizations and professionals worldwide since 2002. The International Business Awards® are open to all organizations across the globe and celebrate accomplishments in all aspects of work life.   Tech Week PH 2025, which won Bronze in the  Art, Entertainment & Public – Roadshow  category, brought together startups, developers, government stakeholders, enterprise leaders, and other regional ecosystem players in an education and business platform that connected them ...
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Honoring Filipino Fishermen: Mega Sardines’ Zamboanga Heroes’ Welcome Celebration

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Heroes’ Welcome, paying tribute to the fishermen and team behind the success of Mega Sardines, with everyone happily taking photos to capture memorable moments. Mega Prime Foods, Inc., maker of Mega Sardines, the country’s #1 sardines brand and the world’s first “Superfood” endorsed by the Medical Wellness Association, kicks off National Sardines Month 2025 by recognizing the dedication of Filipino fishermen and supporting local communities through a series of outreach programs. This month-long celebration highlights Mega Prime Foods’ commitment to uplifting communities, promoting nutrition, and honoring the hard work of those who make every can of Mega Sardines possible, culminating in the Heroes’ Welcome in Zamboanga—a special homecoming that directly honors the hardworking fishermen whose dedication ensures the freshness and quality of every can. Ka-Mega Community Outreach Activities The celebration kicked off on November 5 at the Malabon Sports Center in Malabon City, continued on ...
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Globe’s GDay Family Day Brings Generations Together at Museo Pambata

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The 917 GDay 10th year anniversary celebration took a heartwarming turn as Globe launched its first-ever GDay Family Day, transforming the newly renovated Museo Pambata into a joyful space where childhood memories met new beginnings. For millennial parents, the museum, once a beloved field trip destination, became the stage for a full-circle moment, as they introduced their children to the same halls they once explored, now paired with a Disney+ film marathon of timeless favorites.   “This wasn’t just a nostalgic reunion—it was a heartfelt celebration of family, connection, and shared joy. True to our promise, we created rewarding experiences tailored for our partners, employees, and their loved ones, sparking laughter, bonding, and lasting memories across generations,"  said Roche Vandenberghe, Chief Marketing Officer  at Globe.   Globe mobile customers with Globe At Home accounts, along with their family and loved ones, were treated to a curated experience with exc...
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Sari-sari stores using AI see 46% sales jump - Packworks report

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to reshape how local sari-sari stores operate, helping small retailers make smarter decisions and improve profitability through practical, data-driven insights.  New findings from tech startup Packworks.io show that AI is no longer a distant concept for microenterprises but is becoming a tool that directly supports day-to-day store management and sales performance for neighborhood stores. Packworks analyzed more than 300 stores in its network over a two-week period following data collection in September 2025 and recorded a 46% increase in daily gross merchandise value (GMV). This increase highlights substantial gains in overall store efficiency, resulting in a 17% rise in total sales for stores during the same period. Packworks also found that stores that applied AI-driven recommendations earned higher revenue despite operating on 20% fewer active selling days—dropping from five to four days over two weeks. This indicates how AI can guide ...
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PLDT Enterprise, Nabstract Partner to Combat OTP Fraud Through SmartSafe SilentAccess

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PLDT Enterprise and Nabstract seal their partnership to deliver smarter, intent-based network API solutions that empower businesses across industries. From left to right: Mark Dommel Geronimo, Head of Wireless Product Development at PLDT Enterprise; Mickey Ruiz, Senior Manager and Head of Enterprise Innovations and Product Development, PLDT Enterprise; John Gonzales, First Vice President & Head, Enterprise Consulting & Strategic Business Development, PLDT Enterprise; Vaibhav Mehta, Founder & Director, Nabstract; Nico Alcoseba, First Vice President and Head of Product Management, PLDT Enterprise; Amet Zalameda, Head of Network Transformation Strategy Office, Smart Communications Inc.; Noemi Santos, Assistant Vice President and Head of Enterprise Wireless Platforms, PLDT Enterprise; Maria Elizabeth Soriano, Product Manager, PLDT Enterprise   As part of its commitment to strengthening digital security, PLDT’s corporate arm, PLDT Enterprise, has partnered with Nabstract, a ...
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