New course from NASA helps build open, inclusive science community

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) released its free Open Science 101 curriculum to empower researchers, early career scientists, and underrepresented communities with the knowledge and tools necessary to embrace open science practices. (more…)

Montenegro Prime Minister Dritan Abazovíc seeks stronger ties with the Philippines under Marcos Administration

05 September 2023, Manila, Philippines – Prime Minister Dritan Abazovíc of Montenegro sees thriving relations between his country and the Philippines under the leadership of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. He expressed this sentiment during his groundbreaking visit to the country, marking a historic moment as the first-ever head of government from Montenegro to set foot in the Republic. (more…)

Globe sees last-minute surge in SIM registrations, cites customer support and communications campaign

Globe Telecom

Globe reported a last day surge in subscriber identity module (SIM) registrations to the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) as the deadline lapsed and the grace period for reactivation began. The leading mobile network attributed this welcome stream of last-minute registrants to its vigorous communications campaign and the support of its customers, government regulators and private sector partnerships. (more…)

Globe signs Connectivity Index Rating MOU with DICT, telcos for better indoor internet experience

M/Gen Rodolfo Santiago (Ret.), Chief Technology Officer, DITO Telecommunity Corp; Atty. Adel Tamano, Chief Administrative Officer, DITO Telecommunity Corp; Atty. Froilan Castelo, General Counsel, Globe Group; DICT Secretary Ivan John Uy, Henry Aguda, Head of the Private Sector Advisory Council Digital Infrastructure Sector and President and CEO, UnionDigital Bank Philippines; Joseph Ian Gendrano, SVP and Chief Technology Officer, PLDT-Smart; and Paulo Martin Santos, Chief Network Transformation Officer, Converge ICT Solutions, Inc.

Leading digital solutions platform Globe welcomes the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the telecom sector and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on the establishment of a standard Connectivity Index Rating across the country. (more…)

Going Beyond Borders: Asian Consulting Group addresses global and local tax challenges at International Tax Conference on June 15

MANILA, Philippines – The Asian Consulting Group (ACG), esteemed for its exceptional tax consultancy services for leading corporations, SMEs, and public figures within the Asia-Pacific region, is gearing up to host the prestigious International Tax Conference in the Philippines. Scheduled for June 15th at the IM Hotel in Makati City, the event marks the successful culmination of the International Roadshow 2023. This notable initiative has been realized through a collaborative effort between ACG and the Center for Strategic Reforms of the Philippines, alongside an array of esteemed international and local business organizations and foreign chambers. (more…)