Converge hits 2 million port count for broadest fiber network in Philippines
Leading fiber broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has hit its two million fiber port rollout target for 2022, indicating the high availability of its service to meet the country’s increasing demand for high-speed connectivity.
E-waste collection campaign begins in Angeles City hometown of Converge
The electronic waste (e-waste) collection campaign of Converge ICT Solutions has begun in its hometown Angeles City, Pampanga.
Converge tops Netflix’s Speed Index
The Philippines' leading fiber broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. once again topped video streaming giant Netflix’s ISP Speed Index, demonstrating the best experience for Netflix users who may be binge-watching Korean dramas or doing a family movie marathon.
Panda Express opens first drive-thru branch, 100th int’l store in Philippines
Panda Express, the world's largest American Chinese dining concept, finally opened its first drive-thru restaurant in Asia with the launch of its Sumulong Highway branch.
Converge chief Dennis Anthony Uy reps Philippines at World Entrepreneur Awards
Converge ICT Solutions Co-Founder and CEO Dennis Anthony Uy will represent the Philippines at the World Entrepreneur Awards to be held in Monte Carlo, Monaco in June 2023.
Filipino resto Serai wins Time Out’s Restaurant of the Year, Best Casual Dining
Modern Filipino restaurant Serai has been named Restaurant of the Year and Best Casual Dining Venue in the Time Out Melbourne Food & Drink Awards.
Cebu’s well-loved Lantaw restaurant stays afloat despite challenges
Businesses took a big hit because of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly the food and beverage industry in the country. In Cebu, just when businesses are starting to recover from the health crisis late last year, Super Typhoon Odette struck and further devastated many establishments. At that point, the restaurant scene in Cebu was languishing.
1st Google Startups Accelerator supports tech solutions to global issues
Google has opened the first Google for Startups Accelerator: Circular Economy which aims to support startups and nonprofits in APAC and North America that are using tech to solve global challenges such as pollution, waste and recycling, and climate change and biodiversity loss.
Converge supports ‘Dig Once’ policy to reduce cost of digital infra roll-out
Leading fiber broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. is backing the idea of multi-stakeholder coordination - among government, ICT players, and utility companies - to make sure telecommunications infrastructure is already installed whenever new road infrastructure is built.
Filipino resto Abacá named New York Times’ Favorite Restaurant
Contemporary Filipino restaurant Abacá in San Francisco, California has been named among The New York Times' 50 favorite restaurants in America.
Jollibee now serves Chickenjoy in Northeast Philadelphia
Jollibee’s popular Chickenjoy is now being served in the popular Filipino restaurant’s new store in Bustleton Ave., Northeast Philadelphia, its first in Pennsylvania, USA.
Hawaii’s Filipino Chamber of Commerce marks 68th year as US’ oldest, largest
Hawaii’s Filipino Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 68th year of serving the business community as the largest and oldest chamber in the United States.