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Sustainability by Design. An on-site wastewater treatment facility at the Danao Commissary treats all wastewater to meet environmental standards, helping safeguard local water resources. The system was built into the facility’s design from the outset, reflecting the Jollibee Group’s commitment to sustainability by design.   The Jollibee Group  highlighted the sustainability-driven design and community impact of its Danao Commissary in Cebu, underscoring how responsible manufacturing practices are embedded into the company’s operations as part of its Joy for Tomorrow global sustainability agenda.  “Designed with sustainability at its core, our Danao Commissary integrates environmental initiatives directly into everyday operations, supporting the Jollibee Group’s commitment to scaling our manufacturing and logistics footprint responsibly,” said Michael T. Ong, President, Manufacturing and Logistics, Jollibee Group.  Two sustainability features stand out at the fac...

Nagtipon-tipon ang mga pamilyang Cebuano sa Talisay City Plaza noong Setyembre 21, 2024, para sa isang araw na punong-puno ng saya, palaro at papremyo hatid ng matagumpay na paglulunsad ng BRGY S2S: Walang-Sawang Saya, Laro at Papremyo na dala-dala ng Surf2Sawa at Converge sa Cebu. Matapos ang matagumpay na paglulunsad sa Quezon City, binigyan-diin ang availability ng upgraded prepaid fiber internet ng Surf2Sawa, na ngayon ay nagdadala ng bilis na hanggang 50 Mbps (mula sa dating 25 Mbps). Ang masayang pagdiriwang ay pinaunlakan ng mga celebrities, mga kapana-panabik na aktibidad at mga papremyo. Ang mga ito ay kaakibat ng misyon ng Surf2Sawa na makapagbigay ng mabilis at maaasahan na internet na mura at abot-kaya. Mas Pinasikat, Mas Pinasigla Isa sa pinakamalaking tampok ng araw ay ang pagdalo ni Melai Cantiveros, na mainit na tinanggap ng mga Cebuano. Sinamahan sya nina Cheche Tolentino, Joy Cancio, at SB New Gen, sa pagbibigay ng kasiyahan sa pamamagitan ng kanilang mga palaro at ma...

The Converge Corporate Communications and Public Relations team staunchly supports the STET Women in Cebu Media in its celebration of Cebu Press Freedom Week. As part of its continued support to initiatives to empower women, leading fiber broadband and technology provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has again engaged in the STET Media Scope Forum in Cebu, rejoining the women members of the press in the celebration of this year's Cebu Press Freedom Week. Organized by STET, an organization of active and retired women journalists in Cebu, the forum focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Community Journalism, held on September 20, 2024. During the event, Converge Vice President and Head of Corporate Communications and Public Relations Jay-Anne Encarnado delivered a message on behalf of the company which has stood with STET in its women empowerment advocacy for the second year. "We at Converge champion women empowerment. Inspired by our President and Co-Founder  Maria Grace Uy,...

Pagkatapos ng matagumpay na launch ng BRGY S2S sa Tandang Sora, Quezon City noong nakaraang buwan, susugod naman sa probinsya ng Cebu ang Surf2Sawa at Converge para maghatid ng walang-sawang saya, palaro at papremyo sa mga Cebuano. Kaakibat nito ang paglunsad ng mas pinabilis na prepaid fiber internet sa naturang probinsya. Ayon sa reports ang kabuuan ng Central Visayas ang naging fastest-growing economy sa buong bansa sa nakalipas na taon—simbolo ng patuloy na pag-unlad ng rehiyon. Kaya naman ikinagagalak ng Surf2Sawa na dumayo sa Cebu para pasayahin ang mga tao at ipakita ang kahalagahan ng pagtutulungan sa bawat komunidad. Ang Surf2Sawa o S2S ay ang prepaid fiber internet plan na mura, unlimited, at walang kontrata. Ito ay nagbibigay ng pagkakataon sa bawat tahanang Pilipino na maging konektado sa internet na may bilis na ngayon ay umaabot hanggang 50 Mbps (mula sa 25 Mbps) at nagkakahalaga lamang ng P4.00 kada araw bawat user (hanggang 6 na devices ang pwede kumonekta). At dahil pr...

As he goes about his everyday tasks as a freelance bookkeeper and accountant, Roel Pepito depends on the high-speed and reliable connectivity from BIDA Fiber. A rising number of professionals in the Philippines are benefiting from freelancing, either as a full-time job or as a way to supplement their income.  Reports indicate that the local gig economy has been expanding quickly in recent years due to its many benefits, which include flexibility and the potential for higher earnings than regular jobs. It has also grown to be a more appealing career path for both recently graduated students and more seasoned professionals.  In a report on the Philippine freelance market published in 2022, it was revealed that over 1.5 million Filipinos are engaged in freelancing platforms, 60 percent of these are taking up traditional freelance work, while 35 percent are freelance content creators. Among this rising population is Roel Pepito, a resident of Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, who earns a livi...

The Dasco family is subscribed to BIDA fiber, which allows up to 6 gadgets and 35 Mbps speed. Even with simultaneous use, the family enjoys uninterrupted and reliable connectivity. Everyone, but especially entrepreneurs who are slowly recovering from the pandemic slump, must be flexible and adaptable in the post-pandemic environment. One online Facebook seller uses her business knowledge not only in the virtual marketplace, but also in real life, as she engages in "hybrid selling" of her consumer goods. Rogelia Dasco, a Cebu-based homemaker who buys and sells imported goods from the United States, does most of her business online.  “The items, like lotions and perfumes, are from the US. My sister sends them, I take a picture of them, and I post them on Facebook Marketplace,” she shares.  However, unlike most online sellers, she doesn’t stop in the virtual world; When she gets to her buyer’s address, she then goes house to house in the community. The strategy pays off - she...

JPark is the biggest resort in the island of Mactan and the only 5-star water park in the country.  JPark Island Resort and Waterpark, Cebu's premier leisure resort where fun and luxury collide, is upgrading its room entertainment system to improve guest convenience and experience by installing FiberTV, a high-tech digital box powered by Converge. In the future, these digiboxes may be used not only for streaming but also as a one-stop shop for customer service. Brian Connelly, General Manager and Vice President for Operations at JPark Island Resort and Waterpark, said the sprawling water park is already looking at the future of the hospitality sector, with the recent installation of FiberTV in its guest rooms.  Brian Connelly, General Manager and Vice President of Operations for JPark highlighted this technology advancement in a recent interview.  “We’ve now recently made a shift from the traditional model of in-room tv to a digibox called FiberTV so that the regular t...

Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama joins Converge Chief Operations Officer Jesus C. Romero and CEO Dennis Anthony Uy at the community launch of BIDA Fiber, held at one of the target neighborhoods for BIDA, Brgy. Basak, San Nicolas in Cebu. Leading fiber broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has introduced its most affordable postpaid plan yet called BIDA Fiber, aiming to capture the mass market who needs fast and reliable internet but prefers a monthly subscription over a prepaid service. At just P888 a month, BIDA Fiber is the best-priced postpaid internet plan today for an estimated eight million Filipino households.  Converge launched the segment-defining product on Saturday (September 30, 2023) at Don Vicente Rama Memorial Elementary School in Brgy. Basak, San Nicolas in Cebu province where BIDA Fiber is getting encouraging patronage from budget-conscious Cebuanos.  Converge CEO and Co-Founder Dennis Anthony Uy underscores the need to cater to all segments, especially ...

Darren Espanto, who just recently concluded his successful Unstoppable concert a few days ago, flew to Cebu to be with fans at the Vivo V9 Mall Tour last June 1. Singer/songwriter and fellow Vivo endorser TJ Monterde was also in the oldest city in the country last June 3 to make an appearance at the same Vivo event.  Darren,a Vivo endorser, holds a Vivo V9 in his hand at the Vivo V9 Mall Tour at SM City Cebu last June 1.  The Cebuano fans flocked to SM City Cebu last June 1 where they were treated to songs by Darren who even greeted his fans from the Queen City of the South in the local Cebuano dialect. Darren sang his top-of-the-charts hits along with his own rendition of Dying Inside. Darren, who just turned seventeen, was even surprised by the Darrenatics—his own fan base—onstage with a cake to celebrate his birthday and fourth year in showbusiness.  Darren renders songs for his fans who flocked to the Vivo V9 Mall Tour at SM City Cebu last June 1. ...