Globe starts blocking AI-generated, CGI, animated child sexual abuse imagery

Globe starts blocking AI-generated, CGI, animated child sexual abuse imagery

Globe, a staunch advocate for online safety, has started blocking non-photographic imagery (NPI) of child sexual abuse– those made using artificial intelligence, computer-generated imagery (CGI), animation, cartoon, drawings and other non-live methods– as it ramps up measures against malicious content. (more…)

Philippines launches initiatives to become global hub for climate tech innovation

Dr. Napoleon K. Juanillo, DOST Assistant Secretary for Technology Transfer, Communication and Commercialization; Winston Damarillo, DEVCON Philippines Founder and President; Dr. Renato U. Solidum, Jr., DOST Secretary; Br. Bernard S. Oca FSC, DLSU President; Atty. Mike Gerald David, Animo Labs Executive Director; and Dominique De Leon, DEVCON Philippines Executive Director

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is seizing the opportunity to become the global hub for climate technology innovation, leveraging the partnership among the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), De La Salle University (DLSU), and DEVCON Philippines (DEVCON). (more…)

DEVCON celebrates 15 years with a successful Mindanao summit, partners with DOST for climate innovation

Developers and professionals gather in Mindanao to learn new insights in technology

MANILA, Philippines – July 8, 2024DEVCON, the country’s leading volunteer tech organization, celebrated its 15th anniversary with a two-day tech summit held on June 29-30 at SMX Convention Center, Lanang, Davao City in Mindanao. This strategic shift towards supporting regional tech ecosystems reflects DEVCON’s commitment to a digitally transformed Philippines for all. (more…)

IMPACT leads the charge in crypto education in Bohol

DICT Bohol Provincial Officer Victor Magallanes

14 March 2024, Philippines – The Innovative Movement of the Philippine Association of Crypto Traders (IMPACT) has brought its CrypTalk education caravan to Bohol to empower its students with the fundamentals of blockchain, the underlying technology that powers cryptocurrencies, which could be a valuable skill in the future. (more…)

Globe underscores need for ethical AI at Mapúa MCM Career Fair

Globe Vice President for Operations Systems Support (OSS) Program Delivery Dennis Abella talks about the importance of ethical AI at the Mapúa MCM Career and Internship Fair.

Amid the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI), leading digital solutions platform Globe tackled the need for ethical practices and human oversight over the technology in an insightful discussion with students at the recent Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao (Mapúa MCM) Career and Internship Fair. (more…)

Globe in 2023: A year of adopting circular practices

Globe in 2023: A year of adopting circular practices

As 2023 draws to a close, Globe reflects on a transformative year marked by groundbreaking efforts in circularity. Globe demonstrated its commitment to environmental stewardship by making circular practices central to its approach, underpinned by responsible consumption and production. By emphasizing waste and pollution elimination, it aims to not only enhance resource efficiency, but also reduce operational carbon emissions. (more…)

Globe Group, local partners turn Lolo, Lola into #SeniorDigizens in digital inclusion push

TikTok winners

Leading digital solutions platform Globe Group is set to transform the digital landscape for Filipino seniors with its innovative “Teach Me How To Digi” #SeniorDigizen Learning Session, set on January 25 at the Skydome, SM North EDSA. (more…)

A first in PH: Globe At Home enhances digital learning in 88 schools, installs 296 FTTR lines to boost connectivity

Globe Broadband field staff pay a courtesy call at the Balingasa High School, Quezon City, one of 88 schools where Globe At Home installed FTTR technology to boost connectivity.

Globe At Home recently deployed fiber-to-the-room (FTTR) technology in 88 public schools mostly in Metro Manila, making it the first broadband provider to introduce this cutting-edge WiFi solution to Philippine educational institutions. (more…)