Globe Empowers Visayas Students Through 5G-Powered Festival Platforms

Globe is turning the Visayas’ biggest cultural celebrations into stages for student voices, giving young creatives opportunities to lead, perform, and bring their ideas to life. By embedding youth initiatives into major festivals, the company strengthens community ties and ensures students actively contribute to shared cultural moments.

Through the Globe Student Program, learners explore their strengths in arts, music, and digital innovation. These programs connect classroom learning with real-world experience, building practical skills, confidence, and professional exposure. Globe also emphasizes safe and responsible digital engagement through initiatives like Safer Internet Day and the Digital Thumbprint Program, teaching students how to protect their online identities while navigating digital spaces confidently.

“At Globe, we believe that festivals are more than celebrations; they are opportunities for students to express themselves, innovate, and connect with their communities,” said Therese Anne Calma, Head of Marketing Youth Culture at Globe. “By integrating 5G-powered platforms into cultural events and pairing them with programs that promote digital safety, we are giving the youth a stage to explore their talents, build confidence, and bring their creative ideas to life responsibly.”

At Sinulog in Cebu and Dinagyang in Iloilo, Globe launched 5G Building Craft: Paint Tomorrow, with students creating murals that imagine a 5G-powered City of Tomorrow, after a discussion on intelligent cities and the use of AI. Students were also treated to a talent show dubbed 5G EnergyJam, bringing in student musicians to perform to a wider audience.

Maria Leamae Pataganan of Southwestern University PHINMA in Cebu said their mural honored students leaving their hometowns for education, showing how connectivity keeps families close. In Iloilo, Gabriel S. Bañas of Iloilo Science and Technology University highlighted that reliable internet supports both opportunity and togetherness, while safe digital use ensures students’ online presence remains positive and secure.

5G EnergyJam transformed festival stages into platforms for emerging student musicians, allowing performances to reach wider audiences and giving young artists valuable experience. Ernst Cleiffe G. Con-ui of ACLC College called performing at Sinulog a milestone that affirmed his creative passions. Nathanyael Zane G. Buyco of West Visayas State University College of Nursing said Dinagyang showed how digital tools amplify student talent beyond campus, fostering teamwork, creativity, and confidence.

The initiative continues at Panagbenga, with 5G Building Craft: Paint Tomorrow and 5G EnergyJam, expanding opportunities for students to showcase their talents.

By putting youth at the heart of cultural celebrations, Globe reinforces its commitment to empowering the next generation. Through programs that unite creativity and technology, students can share their stories, pursue their passions, and move forward together.

For more information about Globe, visit www.globe.com.ph.

Globe Platinum Redefines the Upgrade Cycle with the Promise of ‘Galaxy Forever’

With the way Filipinos own and upgrade their technology, it has evolved to increasing flexibility and shorter lock-ins. Globe is now redefining the premium smartphone experience with the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Series. Moving beyond traditional two-year contracts that often leave tech enthusiasts behind, Globe introduces the "Galaxy Forever" program. This strategic shift addresses the growing demand for annual upgrades among the country’s emerging affluent and tech-forward segments, allowing them to be in step with the latest innovations without friction.

Open to Platinum customers, the program allows trade-ins of the Galaxy S26 for the next-generation flagship model starting on the 12th month of their plan. By doing so, Globe shortens the wait for upgrades, allowing users to stay at the cutting edge of technology every single year.

The "Galaxy Forever" experience is built directly into the All-new Platinum GPlan 4999, a comprehensive lifestyle suite that ensures members receive the highest level of service. This starts with ultimate device prioritization, ensuring Platinum members are among the first to receive the newest flagship models, a benefit that exceeds existing standards.

Personalized touch, beyond connectivity

Beyond connectivity, members enjoy unlimited mobile data, calls, and texts (even to landlines nationwide), alongside elevated lifestyle perks such as a DragonPass voucher for international airport lounges and unlimited local lounge access. Safety is also a priority with the built-in Singlife 100-in-1 Medical Plan offering Php 500,000 in coverage. This is all tied together by the 24/7 digital concierge "Thea" and the option for a dedicated Platinum Relationship Manager for a truly personalized touch.

At the heart of the Platinum GPlan 4999 is the philosophy of #AlagangGlobe, a promise of care that goes beyond standard telco services. By combining robust medical protection, premium travel access, and concierge support, Globe ensures that its most valued subscribers enjoy a truly worry-free lifestyle where they are protected and prioritized in every aspect of their digital and personal lives.

Expanding access to Galaxy Forever

To bring this innovation to more users, Galaxy Forever is also available to Postpaid customers starting at All-New GPlan PLUS 1299 and GPlan with Device 1499. During the pre-order period, GPlan PLUS 1299 subscribers can enjoy 6 months of Galaxy Forever for FREE as an add-on, with a monthly fee of only Php 599 starting on the 7th month. This add-on grants the ability to trade in the current flagship for the next one after the first year, provided the subscriber maintains the add-on service.

This initiative also supports Globe’s commitment to sustainability and circularity. By ensuring that high-end devices are professionally managed through trade-in cycles rather than sitting idle, Globe promotes a more responsible way to enjoy new tech. By returning their old S Series device after just one year, customers can have any pending cashouts waived and move seamlessly to the newest flagship model with a revised monthly amortization. With priority stocks and delivery reserved for these members, Globe ensures its most loyal customers are always the first to own the latest technology with minimized cost and maximum convenience.

For more information on the offers, visit https://www.globe.com.ph/shop/samsung.

Refresh, De-Wrinkle, Dehumidify: LG Styler Brings Everyday Clothing Care to Filipino Homes

MANILA, Philippines — Everyday wardrobe care just got easier and more intuitive with the arrival of the LG Styler with Built-In HandySteamer in the Philippines, a versatile clothing care solution that uses steam and movement to refresh garments with minimal effort.

Designed to fit naturally into modern homes, the LG Styler goes beyond traditional steaming. It combines thoughtful garment care technology with everyday convenience, so clothes look and feel fresher between washes.

Changhee Doh, Product Director for Home Solutions, LG Electronics Philippines, said: “LG Styler brings a new level of convenience to clothing care — helping families keep their wardrobes ready with ease and confidence.”

Steam-Powered Freshness Made Simple

The LG Styler features a handheld, high-pressure steamer that simplifies removing wrinkles from shirts and other garments. This steamer uses powerful steam to penetrate fabric and leave clothes smooth and soft, reducing the need for repeated ironing.

With the steamer stored conveniently inside the unit, users can hang wrinkled clothes, bring out the steamer, and start the steam process with just the press of a button — making wardrobe upkeep effortless.

Tailored Care Through Intelligent Motion

LG Styler’s Dynamic Moving Hanger™ system delivers garment care that adapts to different fabrics. Unlike traditional systems that move garments side-to-side, this updated hanger system rotates and twists clothes, helping improve dust removal, deodorization, drying, and wrinkle reduction.

Additional garment care cycles like Fine Dust gently twist and shake clothing up to 350 times per minute, helping remove fine dust particles for cleaner-feeling garments.

Customized Steam with Dual TrueSteam™

At the heart of LG Styler’s performance is Dual TrueSteam™ technology, which employs two steam generators to more precisely manage steam volume and strength. This allows optimized treatment for a wide range of fabrics — from everyday cotton to delicate materials like silk and cashmere — delivering gentle care where needed.

This advanced steam control also enables cycles like the Sanitary cycle, which targets germ reduction through enhanced steam treatment.

Fresher Clothes, Fresher Living

Beyond steaming and wrinkle management, LG Styler offers built-in air circulation and dehumidification functions that help freshen clothes and the room. Its AutoFresh System™ circulates air to keep fabrics smelling fresh, while the dehumidification feature can remove up to 10 liters of moisture per day from the air without opening the door, helping maintain comfort and prevent dampness.

These capabilities make the LG Styler suited not just for wardrobe maintenance but for enhancing the home environment, especially in humid tropical climates.

Everyday Ease, Everyday Confidence

The LG Styler also includes practical design elements like an intuitive touch display and space-saving form factor, making advanced clothing care accessible to busy households. Whether refreshing work clothes, delicates, or outerwear, the Styler offers a simple way to manage fabrics with confidence and convenience.

The LG Styler is available via the LG Online Brand Shop (lg.com/ph) and authorized LG dealers nationwide, making advanced garment care more accessible for Filipino homes.

Converge Global Business Clinches B2B Client Initiative of the Year at the 2026 Asian Telecom Awards

Manila, Philippines — Converge Global Business, the corporate and large enterprise unit of leading fixed broadband and technology provider Converge ICT Solutions, Inc. (Converge), has been honored with the B2B Client Initiative of the Year - Philippines at the prestigious Asian Telecom Awards 2026.

Recognized for its Elevating Connections series, this initiative continues to set the standard for customer engagement by bridging the gap between advanced technology and public service. The award reflects documented success across lead generation, event attendance, and high client satisfaction for activities conducted in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

“Accepting this award on behalf of the team is a deeply proud moment for us,” said Valery Briones, VP and Head of Global Marketing. “The success of Elevating Connections is a result of the seamless collaboration with our Global Business Sales partners nationwide. This award validates our shared commitment to turning ICT into a strategic advantage for enterprises and government units alike, empowering them to thrive in a digital-first economy.”

The Elevating Connections series was developed as a structured series of enterprise engagements focused on direct interaction with decision-makers, offering industry-specific discussions on topics such as cybersecurity, cloud solutions, and infrastructure planning tailored for sectors including manufacturing, education, and hospitality.

The program exceeded engagement benchmarks, with attendance surpassing targets and achieving a high volume of prospective partners. Post-event feedback demonstrated exceptional client satisfaction, with attendees praising the relevance of topics and the value of direct exchanges with subject-matter specialists.

“Receiving this award is a testament to our dedicated approach in understanding and meeting the evolving needs of the Philippine enterprise sector,” said Grace Jarin-Castillo, Senior Vice President and Head for Sales and Marketing of Converge Global Business Group. “Elevating Connections was built to be more than just a series of events; it is a platform for meaningful collaboration. By providing industry-specific insights and tailored technology solutions, we are empowering businesses to navigate their digital transformation successfully.”

Converge continues to solidify its status as a leader in the technology and ICT industry with this win, following the standout achievement of being named the Broadband Telecom Company of the Year - Philippines at the Asian Telecom Awards for four consecutive years (2022–2025).

The Asian Telecom Awards recognize leading ICT companies across the Asia Pacific for their contributions to industry advancement, technological innovation, and digital infrastructure development.

Amid AI Data Center Boom, Schneider Electric Philippines and Digital Edge Deliver Sea’s First Dual-Certified Facility With NARRA1

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Philippines’ data center market is expanding quickly as Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption drives the need for faster, more resilient, and sustainable infrastructure. To meet this rising demand, Schneider Electric, a global technology leader, and Digital Edge, a leading data center platform, are accelerating the rollout of next-generation facilities, with NARRA1 emerging as Southeast Asia’s first data center to earn dual global certifications—setting a new benchmark for performance and sustainability in the region. 

Driven by the rapid adoption of AI, cloud computing, and data-intensive services, the Philippine data center colocation market is projected to grow at a 36% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) through 2028, making the market increasingly energy-intensive and driving up electricity costs for operators. As global players turn their attention to the Philippines, facilities that can demonstrate reliable, cost-efficient, and sustainable operations are becoming central to the country’s competitiveness and appeal to investors.

“At Schneider Electric, we equip operators with advanced energy management and infrastructure solutions, helping make the Philippines a competitive destination for data center investment and enabling facilities like NARRA1 to meet the high standards of enterprises and hyperscale customers,” said Ireen Catane, Country President of Schneider Electric Philippines.

Positioned within Laguna Technopark in Biñan, Laguna, NARRA1 was modernized and scaled by Schneider Electric in partnership with Digital Edge, using efficient systems. Leveraging its global expertise in mission-critical environments, Schneider Electric integrated automatic transfer switches (ATS), uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and transformers to ensure stable power, built-in redundancy, and reliable operations. These solutions gave operators greater visibility, control, and predictability over energy use, enabling them to optimize efficiency, maintain uptime, and confidently scale operations to support growing AI and cloud workloads.

Aside from operational resilience and efficiency, sustainability is built into NARRA1’s design, which runs on 100% renewable energy and Schneider Electric-enabled high-efficiency electrical systems. With a market-leading annualized design Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.19, far below the global average of 1.6, the facility cuts electricity use by 16 million kilowatt-hours annually, lowering operational costs and carbon emissions. Water efficiency measures further cut usage by 44 million gallons per year, equivalent to nearly 80 Olympic-size swimming pools, allowing to conserve local resources while helping customers meet Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments without compromising performance.

As a result, NARRA1 became the first facility in Southeast Asia to secure two globally recognized certifications:

• ANSI/TIA-942-C Rated 3 Certification, recognizing world-class resilience, security, and operational quality; and
• EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) Certification from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), awarded to facilities achieving more than 20% efficiency in energy, water, and embodied carbon.

NARRA1 also earned LEED Gold certification, an internationally recognized standard by the U.S. Green Building Council, making it the Philippines’ first triple-green-certified data center with EDGE, LEED, and BERDE (Building for Ecologically Responsive Design Excellence).

“Five years ago, we were building in the middle of a global pandemic amid uncertainty, supply-chain disruptions, and lockdowns,” said Vic Barrios, President of Digital Edge DC Philippines. “We needed partners who could deliver on time, uphold quality, and adapt with us in an environmentally complex market—one that embeds sustainability in their operations and that we could rely on end-to-end to build future-ready facilities.”

NARRA1 is the country’s only true carrier-neutral regional data center, hosting all major telecommunications providers and internet service providers.

With a globally benchmarked design, NARRA1 demonstrates the country’s capability to provide reliable data center solutions that meet the needs of enterprises and hyperscale operators. Supported by a digital population, growing data demand, and its strategic location in Southeast Asia, the Philippines is poised to become a regional hub for digital infrastructure.

Schneider Electric works with businesses, operators, and developers to build energy-efficient and sustainable data centers, positioning the Philippines to lead the next wave of AI-driven growth in Southeast Asia.