Globe AT HOME GFiber Prepaid Launches “Just For You” Offers, More Affordable, Flexible, and Tailored for Every Filipino Home

Globe At Home is bringing more flexibility with its fiber offers catered to Filipino families. Launching GFiber Prepaid “Just For You” (JFY) is a more personalized way to connect family members at home. Recognizing that every household’s internet needs are different, JFY provides reliable fiber connectivity tailored to each family's unique needs and budget, because one size does not fit all. By understanding customer loading patterns and preferences, Globe delivers more relevant and personalized options, giving families greater value, freedom, and the confidence that their connectivity truly fits the way they live and connect.

New customers can enjoy special onboarding offers that make it easier to get started, while existing customers are encouraged to explore faster speeds through tailored promos that match their expanding digital needs. For budget‑conscious families, more affordable options help them stay connected without stretching their finances, ensuring that every household finds an offer that truly fits the way they live, study, work, and connect online.

While traditional broadband plans often come with rigid monthly contracts, GFiber Prepaid JFY introduces a reloadable, personalized home internet experience that empowers families to choose connectivity unique to their needs, budgets, and lifestyles, whether for online schooling, remote work, side hustles, or simply keeping the family entertained.

“We believe that high‑speed internet is now a fundamental need, not a luxury. Our ‘Just For You’ offers were created out of genuine care for our customers, designed to give them the freedom to choose the kind of connectivity that truly fits their everyday lives. We recognize that one day a household might need heavy, ultra‑fast fiber speeds for remote work or online schooling, while on another week they require a light, budget‑friendly alternative,” said Abigail Cardino, Vice President and Head for Globe Broadband Business.

“By leveraging customer insights and behavior, we create offers that feel truly personal, giving subscribers access to rewards and deals that are uniquely meant for them. Through ‘Just For You,’ customers enjoy greater flexibility, more meaningful savings, and a connectivity experience that adapts to their needs, making reliable internet not just accessible, but distinctly their own,” Cardino added.

Through the GlobeOne app, every subscriber can unlock broadband promos with speeds reaching up to 300Mbps. Instead of showcasing uniform offers, Globe uses intelligent personalization to understand each household’s usage, reload habits, and budget, ensuring that every peso spent goes toward what families truly need, when they need it.

Key Benefits for Customers

• No Contracts. No Automatic Fees: Enjoy flexible fiber internet that you can reload whenever your family needs it.
• Personalized Offers: Tailored promos curated through the GlobeOne app.
• High‑Speed Access: Fiber‑fast connectivity up to 300Mbps, enabling online education, remote work, and digital livelihoods.
• Nationwide Reach: Available across tech‑serviceable areas, bringing reliable fiber connectivity to more Filipino communities.

With GFiber Prepaid, Globe At Home is not just delivering internet; it is addressing the socio‑economic challenges of Filipino households by making digital access flexible, affordable, and empowering. In today’s increasingly digital world. Globe ensures that every family has access to tools to learn, work, earn, and thrive, moving forward together toward a more inclusive future.

Download the GlobeOne app today, register your GFiber Prepaid account, and discover broadband internet offers curated exclusively Just For You.

Wovoka Philippines, GCash GForest Partner to Plant 1 Million Trees in Oriental Mindoro and Camarines Norte to Support Long-Term Ecosystem Restoration

Climate tech project development company Wovoka Philippines and GForest, the sustainability initiative of GCash, signed a memorandum of agreement to plant over 1 million native trees and mangrove species over the next 5 years, from 2026-2030, across forest and coastal communities in the provinces of Oriental Mindoro and Camarines Norte.

The partnership reaffirms the shared commitment of Wovoka and GCash to nation-building and long-term ecosystem restoration in observance of Philippine Arbor Day.

Deforestation and coastal degradation continue to heighten the effects of climate change in vulnerable areas, reducing biodiversity and exposing towns to floods and storm surges. This ongoing environmental decline also destroys resources that communities depend on, directly harming traditional industries and increasing vulnerability to climate and financial risks.

Ecosystem restoration is one important nature-based solution that complements broader climate mitigation and adaptation efforts. Through science-based restoration planning and long-term monitoring, Wovoka Philippines and GCash will strengthen ecological resilience by restoring watersheds, improving coastal protection, enhancing biodiversity, and reducing erosion in Oriental Mindoro and Camarines Norte.

A tech-driven climate partnership

The five-year collaboration establishes a structured timeline committed to planting native trees across both upland and coastal zones. This large-scale initiative aims to restore degraded upland forests and coastal ecosystems, increasing their capacity to naturally store carbon while strengthening biodiversity and climate resilience.

Through GForest, users can support this initiative and help local communities simply by earning green energy points through everyday digital transactions. These points can be converted into tree-planting efforts, making it easy for more Filipinos to participate in environmental conservation.

“This tech-for-good partnership with Wovoka Philippines, we are utilizing the scale of GCash to build real-world ecological barriers and secure green livelihoods for the communities that need them most,” said Michelle Fernandez, general manager of Sustainability and Corporate Communications of GCash.

Partnering with a dedicated organization like Wovoka Philippines ensures that all planting efforts adhere to strict ecological standards, with only native and ecologically appropriate species planted, which better adapt to local conditions, support indigenous wildlife, and help restore natural ecological processes.

Empowering communities through green livelihoods

Beyond tree planting, the initiative integrates local communities directly into the conservation efforts. Community members are tapped to plant, monitor, and maintain the forests, turning environmental restoration into a viable, long-term source of income. They will also monitor tree survival and site health over the life of the project to help ensure restoration outcomes beyond the initial planting phase.

Local farmers and coastal workers maintaining the planting sites will receive stable streams of revenue, and families will be provided with predictable, year-round stipends for nursing care and conducting regular site patrols, reducing the impact of seasonal income gaps.

By merging digital technology, environmental science, and community participation, the GCash-Wovoka partnership will serve as a model for sustainable regional development.

Together, these initiatives highlight how large-scale public participation can translate into measurable environmental impact, even redefining corporate sustainability, as digital platforms can move beyond the screen to support real-world environmental protection and strengthen climate resilience in vulnerable communities.

For more information, visit www.gcash.com.

Enchanted Kingdom Celebrates Travel and Tour Industry Partners Through Grand Fiesta-Themed Appreciation Event

Enchanted Kingdom, the first and only world-class theme park in the Philippines, continues to strengthen its forever enchanted ties with the travel and tourism sector as it honored industry partners at its 21st Tour Operators and Partners Appreciation Party.

Keeping the momentum of its 30th anniversary celebration alive, the Laguna-based theme park took its annual gathering for both new and longtime affiliated tour operators and travel agencies to greater heights with a grand Flores de Mayo-themed event that showcased the beauty and richness of Filipino culture and tradition last May 29.

EK set the festive mood with a colorful Sagala parade around the Park, featuring representatives from select tour operators dressed in vibrant gowns and accompanied by the lively tunes of the Muntinlupa Black Diamond marching band. Miss Universe Philippines Laguna titleholders Eloisa Jauod and Ysabel Prats were also present, adding even more enchantment and elegance to the festivities.

The event proper was held at the Enchanting Events Place, where EK recognized its longtime partners, as well as the top-performing contributors whose efforts helped expand the park’s reach to more Filipino travelers across the country from 2025 to 2026.

“It is only fitting that we recognize each and every one of our partners for their valuable contributions in helping us attain our objectives over the past year, especially in bringing groups and schools to Enchanted Kingdom. We are grateful for the continued partnership throughout the years, and we look forward to an even stronger and more successful 2026,” said EK Chairman and President Cesar Mario O. Mamon.

Further underscoring its commitment to expanding tourism and leisure opportunities for both domestic and international travelers, EK also shared its full-year lineup of upcoming events, park developments, and offerings to the attending partners.

The celebration featured musical performances from EK’s homegrown talents SMS and Kingsmen, alongside special guests such as multi-talented OPM artist Ronnie Liang and The Voice Kids Philippines Season 1 grand champion Lyca Gairanod.

Attendees also had the chance to win exciting freebies and major prizes through raffle giveaways, with a giant pabitin serving as the event’s surprise finale.

For more information and updates on this and EK’s other events and offerings, visit https://www.enchantedkingdom.ph and EK’s official social media accounts @enchantedkingdom.ph for Facebook and TikTok, and @ek_philippines for Instagram.

HUAWEI Philippines Launches Back-to-School Promotions with Productivity Bundles for Students

As students prepare for another academic year filled with online classes, research projects, and digital collaboration, having the right technology has become more important than ever. Recognizing the evolving needs of today's learners, HUAWEI Philippines has officially launched its Back-to-School Promotions, offering exclusive productivity bundles designed to help students study smarter, create efficiently, and stay connected throughout the school year.

At the center of this campaign is the HUAWEI MatePad Family, a lineup of tablets that transforms into a complete productivity workstation. More than just a tablet, the MatePad delivers an impressive 4-in-1 productivity experience, combining a tablet, keyboard, mouse, and HUAWEI M-Pencil into one portable ecosystem. This setup gives students the flexibility to take notes, create presentations, attend online classes, and collaborate on projects from virtually anywhere.

The productivity experience is further enhanced by PC-level WPS Office 3.0, allowing users to work seamlessly with documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Combined with HUAWEI's intelligent AI-powered tools, students can enjoy smarter note-taking, faster content creation, and improved multitasking, making schoolwork more efficient than ever before.

Beyond hardware, HUAWEI is also investing in student engagement through its newly launched Campus Ambassadors Program and a series of university roadshows across Metro Manila. These initiatives will allow students to experience HUAWEI devices firsthand through interactive demonstrations, workshops, and campus activities. By bringing technology directly to universities, HUAWEI aims to empower students with practical digital solutions that support modern learning.

Expanding its growing device lineup, HUAWEI also introduced the new MatePad Mini and nova Y74 smartphone. The MatePad Mini features a lightweight 8.8-inch display, making it ideal for students who need portability without compromising productivity. Meanwhile, the nova Y74 is designed for users who require long-lasting performance, featuring a massive 6,620mAh battery paired with 40W HUAWEI SuperCharge Turbo, ensuring reliable power throughout busy school days.

To make these devices even more accessible, HUAWEI Philippines is offering special Back-to-School bundle promotions beginning July 7, 2026. Students who purchase eligible HUAWEI MatePad devices can receive a free 4-in-1 accessories package, a one-year WPS AI Membership, and premium school essentials to further enhance their learning experience.

With its combination of innovative hardware, AI-powered productivity features, and exclusive student-focused promotions, HUAWEI Philippines continues to demonstrate its commitment to helping students succeed in today's increasingly digital classroom. Whether attending lectures, completing assignments, or collaborating with classmates, the HUAWEI MatePad Family provides an all-in-one solution designed to keep students productive, creative, and ready for the challenges of the new school year.

Is Internal Audit a Bane to AI? MVP, Gokongwei Audit Forum Says No

As more organizations ramp up the adoption of artificial intelligence and advanced technologies at scale, it is critical for internal audit measures to help ensure that these systems continue to work as intended without doing harm.

“No team, no matter how good it is, can see the whole system and its unintended consequences while they are building it. That’s where internal audit comes in. It is not a barrier to innovation, but a way of helping organizations see what the system is actually doing,” said Dr Erika Legara, Director and Chief Data Officer of the Philippine Center for AI Research, speaking before executives from the MVP Group and Gokongwei Group of Companies in a recent forum organized to mark International Internal Audit Awareness Month.

Legara, however, also acknowledged that this is not how many executives perceive internal audit. “When they hear the word ‘audit’, the feeling is not enthusiasm, but something between inconvenience and dread. However, I have come to think that this reaction itself is a risk signal,” she warns. “When an organization treats scrutiny as something to avoid, it often means speed has somehow become more important than accuracy. That maybe we’re treating the cost of scrutiny as higher than the cost of being wrong.”

“At scale, the most valuable partner is one who tells you what you're missing,” she added.

Trust is the foundation of companies.

Spearheaded by the Internal Audit Group of PLDT Inc and its wireless arm Smart Communications, Inc (Smart), in collaboration with MVP Group and JG Summit Holdings Internal Audit teams, the event also featured a panel discussion with Legara, David Gulliver Go, Chief Human Resources Officer of JG Summit and Director of Cebu Air, and Francis Flores, Global Managing Director of Pickup Coffee.

"Today, businesses operate in a complex environment where rapid change is raising the demands on how we grow, innovate, serve customers, and act with speed. At the same time, we also face stricter regulations, heightened scrutiny, global issues affecting supply chains and costs, and rapid technological changes, including AI and data-driven transformation," said Gina B. Santos, FVP and PLDT Group Internal Audit Head, in her opening remarks for the program, which is now on its fourth year.

"The question before us is not simply, how do we act? The real question is: how do we act with speed, sound judgment, and a clear focus on measurable impact? This is the heart of our theme Today: Igniting Action, Advancing Impact, because action alone is not enough. It must lead to outcomes that matter: Stronger businesses, resilient operations, better decisions, and greater value for the people we serve," she added.

The session, which drew around 1,500 online attendees across MVP and Gokongwei groups and around 200 attendees onsite, was moderated by Gian Lao of PLDT and Smart’s Public Engagement and Corporate Communications Group.

PLDT Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan, in a recorded message at the start of the program, underscored the importance of trust in business. “Our companies run on trust: The trust of our shareholders, boards, stakeholders, and customers, whose patronage and business we depend on. We must earn this trust every day through the quality of our products and services, integrity of our processes, and most importantly, the moral strength of the people who audit us,” he said.

Former Chief Justice and PLDT director Artemio Panganiban, on the other hand, highlighted the role of internal auditors in driving meaningful action in a rapidly evolving environment marked by technological disruption, cybersecurity challenges, and geopolitical shifts. "Success Today depends on our ability to turn insight into timely decisions and meaningful outcomes, not by reacting late but by acting early and with purpose. This is where internal audit delivers its greatest value, not only as a provider of independent assurance but as a catalyst for action."

In his closing remarks, PLDT Chief Operating Officer Menardo “Butch” Jimenez Jr. reminded the audience that while artificial intelligence can do a lot of tasks, there are some things that are beyond its reach: Accountability, integrity and instinct.

“Only humans can be accountable,” said Jimenez, adding that AI is also incapable of integrity. “It will do what you ask it to do. It has no morality.”

Jimenez also pointed to the role that experience plays in decision-making. “For us who have been working in certain industries for a long time, sometimes we make decisions based on the wealth of knowledge that we have. That's called instinct. I don't think AI has instinct.”

Growth with speed and excellence

During the panel discussion, speakers shared practical perspectives on balancing speed, innovation, and risk management. Go discussed how large, diversified organizations take a measured and disciplined approach to AI adoption to ensure that AI enhances, rather than compromises, employee experience, data integrity, and cybersecurity: “We're approaching AI carefully. We don't just say, let's just put everything there. We go first to the actual employees using the system, and have an internal audit check the possible loopholes and leakages that may happen when we use AI in it.”

Flores, on the other hand, provided a start-up perspective, noting that for fast-growing organizations like Pickup Coffee, mastering business fundamentals and building strong internal systems must precede advanced AI adoption: “Internal systems act as your guardrails so you can continue to grow not just with speed but with excellence.”

Looking forward to the next decade, Legara said the main challenge will be for audit teams to be not just technically fluent, especially about emerging technologies, but self-aware as well. “The audit function that will matter in the next decade is one with enough technical fluency to ask the right questions about these technologies. They should have enough knowledge to ask the right questions and enough humility to bring in the right people to help them when they reach the limits of what they know. That is the future of audit.”

PLDT Group's support for International IA Awareness Month is aligned with the company's long-standing commitment to delivering an elevated customer experience, boosted by operational excellence.