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DashoContent, the full-stack content subscription platform for modern marketing departments, is back for dashcon 2024, a groundbreaking conference on AI in marketing and business. Founders, entrepreneurs, and professionals are invited to join this exciting event on August 1, 2024, from 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM at Amazon Web Services, 4th Ave Cor 30th St, BGC, Taguig. With the theme "Taming the Tech: The Case for AI in Marketing and Business," dashcon 2024 aims to deliver an empowering experience that transcends traditional conferences. This event equips participants with the knowledge to leverage AI for enhancing marketing strategies, optimizing business operations, and fostering innovation to maintain a competitive edge. Organizers and speakers are ready to impart a deeper understanding of AI's capabilities and actionable insights for implementation through expert talks and panel discussions. Attendees can also anticipate exciting startup pitches showcasing AI integration in

Globe is now accepting submissions for the 11th Globe Media Excellence Awards (GMEA), continuing its quest to honor the finest in journalism and content creation nationwide. Stories published between June 2023 and August 2024 aligned with this year’s theme of "#IgnitingProgress” are eligible. Submissions opened on July 26, 2024, and will close on August 31, 2024. GMEA@11 is the first year that the awards is expanding to Luzon following years of focusing on Visayas and Mindanao. To celebrate this milestone, Globe is introducing three new awards, reflecting its commitment to impactful storytelling, supporting its mission of digital enablement and sustainability. Globe of Good Story of the Year Formerly known as #KwentongTagumpay: Uplifting Lives Through Digital Technology, the Globe of Good Story of the Year recognizes stories about initiatives that help communities overcome challenges and improve lives. It also promotes purposeful reporting, showcasing campaigns that government sec

In Photo: Susana Grabillo and her husband proudly displayed their handcrafted bags in their newly constructed concrete home, reflecting their success in every life's challenges. Susana Grabillo, 55, from Barangay Basiao, Basey, Samar, continues to weave her dreams into a thriving venture with her husband on her side. Susana started helping her parents at an early age. She initially weaved mats alongside her mother in Saob Cave, while her father worked as a fisherman. Her exposure to weaving from a young age enabled her to develop skills in the craft. As a child, she was always eager to assist her parents. She began selling various fruits in their barangay, which helped her buy school supplies. In 1979, Susana's family relocated to Manila where they made a living selling eggs. Despite the challenges, she completed her elementary and high school education. In 1994, she took a six-month vocational sewing course in a facility in Pasay. “I persevered in learning sewing because I hav

Makati City, Philippines – Leaders from business and the non-government communities recently launched Kain Tayo Pilipinas (KTP), an initiative that unites private sector stakeholders to tackle food insecurity and malnutrition in the country. Kain Tayo Pilipinas is a private sector initiative that aims to develop tangible solutions addressing the nation's issues of hunger, malnutrition, and food insecurity. It was launched last July 17, 2024 at Dusit Thani Manila, Makati City. [L-R: Manolito Tayag, Kain Tayo Pilipinas board member and Philippine Business for Social Progress Vice Chairman; Edgar Chua, Chairman, Makati Business Club; Rex Gatchalian, Secretary, Department of Social Welfare and Development; Manny Pangilinan, Kain Tayo Pilipinas and Philippine Business for Social Progress Chairman; Dr. Azucena Dayanghirang, Executive Director, National Nutrition Council; Kristine Go, Senior Vice President - Wireless Consumer Individual, Smart Communications Inc.; Lorelie Quiambao Osial,

  Partnership to equip 100 women on generative AI learning Photo Caption: Elevate GAIL MOA Signing (from L-R): Gilda Maquilan, GCash VP for Public Affairs and Corporate Communications; Gina Romero, Connected Women Founder and Head of Special Projects; Sara Venturina, GCash Chief Data Officer; Agnes Gervacio, Connected Women Chief Executive Officer. MANILA, Philippines, 25 April 2024 – GCash, the Philippines’ leading finance app and largest cashless ecosystem, has partnered with Connected Women, a global community of tech-powered women, to launch Elevate GAIL (Generative AI Learning). Elevate GAIL is a flagship training program for women freelancers, micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and professionals who want to leverage generative artificial intelligence (AI) for their professional growth and development. Under the partnership, GCash will provide scholarships to 100 women who will undergo training under Elevate GAIL. This will unlock opportunities for more women fr

Globe welcomes President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s vow to enhance connectivity in the country, including leveraging tower-sharing and initiating policy reforms for faster and more efficient network expansion. In his State of the Nation Address Monday, Marcos promised to “harness the concept of common towers” and pave the way for “policy reforms and streamlined processes” – steps that Globe has been espousing in various fora to improve connectivity. Digitalization, the President said, should also become the new standard in Philippine schools as a critical component of uplifting the country’s education system. “Globe thanks the President for giving priority to enhancing the country’s connectivity infrastructure in his SONA. Our goals are well-aligned, and we look forward to our sustained collaboration with the government and other stakeholders to bring to fruition our parallel vision of a digitalized nation,” said Ernest Cu, Globe President and CEO. He cited how Marcos’ SONA targets echo Glo

  In the first half of 2024, Globe successfully intercepted 1,718 domains and 190,167 URLs related to child pornography, a substantial rise from the 1,295 domains and 129,652 URLs blocked during the same period in 2023. Similarly, Globe intensified its crackdown on illegal gambling sites, deactivating 2,726 domains in the first six months of 2024, compared to 1,828 in the same period the previous year. Since the initiation of its #MakeITSafePH campaign in 2017, Globe has actively aligned its initiatives with the Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009 (Republic Act 9775), which mandates internet service providers (ISPs) to deploy technologies that prevent access to or transmission of child pornography. "Globe is focused on creating a safer online environment for all, especially for children. Our increased efforts to restrict access to harmful content reflect our dedication to upholding the highest standards of online safety,” said Anton Bonifacio, Globe’s Chief Information Security Off

  In photo:  Cebu Landmasters’ 362-unit Velmiro Heights Davao is located on an 11.52-hectare lot in Barangay Magtuod and has stunning views, generous spaces, wide road networks, pedestrian circulation and security. The property has single-detached and single-attached Zen-inspired houses on lot sizes ranging from 100 to 258 square meters and priced from P5.2M to P11.15M. ●Leading developer in VisMin Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) fully sold out the 362-unit Velmiro Heights Davao, generating Php 2.7 billion in sales. ●Velmiro Heights Davao is the listed company’s second horizontal project in Davao City. ● Velmiro Heights Davao is the seventh residential development of the Velmiro brand. Leading developer in VisMin Cebu Landmasters, Inc. (CLI) fully sold out Velmiro Heights Davao in just 2 days, generating Php 2.7 billion in sales. The development is the listed company’s second horizontal project in Davao City. The 362-unit Velmiro Heights Davao is located on an 11.52-hectare lot in Barangay

  In Photo: Miraluna Dalapo understands the importance of securing the future of her family. From a small eatery, she expanded to four branches in Butuan City, allowing her kids to start an early exposure to entrepreneurship.  O ne of the wonderful legacies parents can leave to their children is a stable business they can grow and nurture. Miraluna Dalapo, 57 years old, was originally from Agusan del Norte but decided to move to Butuan City after finding a job. She rented a dorm there and eventually found her partner, Eduardo Dalapo, the owner’s son.  Not long after, she married Eduardo and settled in Butuan City. Her husband used to be a dispatcher while she was a housewife. As their family grew and their expenses increased, they decided to open a small carinderia in 2004 since they both knew how to cook. Two of their specialties are Bulalo and Balbacua. With their diligence, their small carinderia continuously became popular. In 2018, they named their eatery Kan-Anan ni Papa Daday, o

Dive into a world of top-notch entertainment at no cost with Lionsgate Play’s 7-day free trial, just for Smart subscribers. It's the golden age of entertainment, but with so many streaming services offering a vast range of content, it can be challenging to decide which one to subscribe to. That’s why Lionsgate Play is making the decision easier with their exclusive 7-day free trial, letting Smart Mobile subscribers explore a world of premium content without spending a centavo. “We're excited to lead Smart Mobile subscribers into the world of Lionsgate Play's premium content with this 7-day free trial," stated Rohit Jain, President - Lionsgate Play, Asia.  "Our objective is to inspire and captivate viewers, leading them to discover our relatable, edgy, bold and compelling content.” “At Smart, we are committed to providing our subscribers with easy access to top-notch entertainment,” said Alex O. Caeg, Head of Smart Consumer Wireless Business. "This collaborati

In Photo: Dr. Song Pei Chua, Business Development Manager for Chemicals, Schneider Electric East Asia  discusses the decarbonization roadmap for the Philippine manufacturing sector. Manila, Philippines — Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and digital automation, announced a scalable decarbonization roadmap for the manufacturing sector in the Philippines during the recent Go Industry 2024: Driving towards a Net Zero Industry event held at The Mills Country Club, Laguna co-hosted with Dualtech Training Center Foundation, Inc. The event was attended by leaders from the Laguna Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Climate Change Commission (CCC) Philippines, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).  The decarbonization roadmap outlines four key strategies that the sector can implement gradually to reduce carbon footprint: Electrifying operations through microgrid optimization Reducing energy consumption through digitalization and automation Replacing en

  Manila, Philippines – ChildFund Philippines, in collaboration with the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Center for Educational Innovation and Technology (SEAMEO INNOTECH), recently introduced the country’s first localized social and emotional learning (SEL) framework.  ChildFund Philippines, in collaboration with SEAMEO INNOTECH, recently introduced the country’s first localized SEL framework at SEAMEO INNOTECH’s office in Quezon City. (L-R: Kochakorn Khattapan Acidre, Deputy Center Director of SEAMEO INNOTECH; Marlene Floresca, Education Specialist of ChildFund Philippines; Dr. Dexter Galban, Assistant Secretary for Operations of the Department of Education; Dr. Leonor Magtolis Briones, Center Director of SEAMEO INNOTECH; Anand Vishwakarma, Country Director of ChildFund Philippines; and, Dr. Grace Aguiling-Dalisay, President and CEO of Center for Educational Measurement)   The 2024-2027 SEL program is designed to resonate with the unique cultural nuances