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Top Honors at the PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards 2025 Go to Alsons Dev

2nd from L-R: Asst. Gen. Manager for Sales & Marketing Jessa Mae Sisi and Asst. Vice President Jolla Soriaga, and Asst. Gen. Manager for Technical Operations Paul Francisco, receiving Narra Park Residences Avia’s second consecutive win for Best Housing Development (Mindanao)

At the 13th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards, Alsons Development and Investment Corporation (Alsons Dev) was once again honored as a developer. The company’s numerous accolades highlight its proven track record of producing high-quality properties in Mindanao. The award ceremony, which was presented in collaboration with the international brand Kohler, took place at Shangri-La The Fort in Manila on August 15, 2025.

The PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards, the nation’s premier real estate awards program, was founded in 2011 and honors the best developers and projects around the country. Alsons Dev won several awards in several important categories in this year’s festival, including Best Mixed Use Development for Avia Estate, Best Housing Development (Mindanao) for Narra Park Residences Avia, and a Highly Commended citation for Best Housing Development (Metro Davao) for Mahogany South.

These recognitions build on Alsons Dev’s award-winning streak that began in 2023, underscoring the company’s reputation as a decorated developer in Mindanao and solidifying its multi-year legacy of excellence.

This year’s honors also highlight the strength of Alsons Dev’s portfolio. The recognition of Narra Park Residences Avia, which secured its second consecutive win as Best Housing Development (Mindanao), demonstrates the company’s leadership in delivering high-quality, thoughtfully designed housing developments. Avia Estate’s win as Best Mixed Use Development underscores Alsons Dev’s capability to create integrated, purposeful developments that combine residential, commercial, and leisure spaces in one masterplanned environment. Additionally, Mahogany South made a strong debut at the awards, earning a commendation that affirms its potential as a promising new residential community in Metro Davao.

“We are grateful to PropertyGuru Philippines for recognizing our work in Mindanao. These awards affirm our ongoing efforts to create well-planned communities that not only meet the needs of families today but also add long-term value to the region. It is especially meaningful to see Mindanao developments highlighted on a national stage, and we remain committed to building places that drive growth and opportunity for generations to come,” said Ms. Jolla Soriaga, Vice President for Business Development and Management of Alsons Dev.

Alsons Dev representatives pose for a photo after accepting three prestigious awards at the 13th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards, including Best Mixed-Use Development and Highly Commended for Best Housing Development (Metro Davao).

These accolades reinforce the company’s long-term commitment to building people-first communities in Mindanao. Alsons Dev’s approach centers on creating developments that are both accessible and aspirational, blending affordability with elevated living experiences. This strategy ensures that the developer’s projects meet the needs of the market and contribute to the long-term progress of the communities they serve.

With a reputation for creating developments that are useful, affordable, and long-lasting, Alsons Dev is still a well-known brand in Mindanao real estate and will continue to be a partner in community development for many years to come.

Visit https://alsonsdev.com/ to find out more about Alsons Dev’s active projects and award-winning developments.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

August 28, 2025 by
Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

MedGrocer and Novo Nordisk collaborate to improve obesity treatment in the Philippines

Together, Novo Nordisk and MedGrocer have launched ForwardMG by MedGrocer, the first cardiometabolic-focused ePharmacy in the Philippines that supports individuals with obesity and other chronic illnesses. With MedGrocer’s experience in digital healthcare and Novo Nordisk’s scientific leadership, the partnership seeks to make high-quality care more patient-centered, approachable, and less frightening. Through a single, integrated platform, ForwardMG offers a comprehensive care ecosystem, including access to physicians, medications, dietitians, and mental health assistance. Over a million Filipinos are already served annually by MedGrocer’s digitally connected healthcare solutions, and this collaboration furthers the company’s goal of revolutionizing chronic illness treatment in the nation. This program is also a component of Novo Nordisk’s Truth About Weight (TAW) campaign, which aims to increase knowledge, fight stigma, and support evidence-based, well-informed ways to treating obesity. (L-R) Geraldine Perez, Novo Nordisk Philippines’ director of market access and business development; Wei Sun, Novo Nordisk Philippines’ general manager; Germaine Kaw, co-founder and co-CEO of MedGrocer; and Raphael Santos, MedGrocer’s wellness lead.

 

August 28, 2025 by
Lifestyle, Sports

Pickleball and Proud Alliances

PPF Successfully Hosts the First-Ever Philippine Pickleball National Championship 2025 with Skechers Philippines

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In the Philippines, pickleball is more than simply a game. It is a celebration of community, movement, and strategy. The Philippine Pickleball Federation (PPF) and its partner Skechers Philippines, a world leader in comfort and performance footwear, are at the center of the action as the sport continues to attract players of all ages and skill levels, fostering the nation’s growing pickleball fervor.

At the historic, first-ever Philippine Pickleball National Championship 2025, which took place at Dink and Shot in Marikina from May 30 to June 1, the excitement reached new heights. Skechers gladly supported its athletes, such as SJ Lim and Leander Lazaro, who competed while wearing their high-performance, agility-, stability-, and unbelievably comfortable Skechers Pickleball shoes.

Leander Lazaro and SJ Lim

The championship featured Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Doubles divisions, spanning age groups from 19 to 55 and above, bringing in a mix of seasoned athletes and up-and-coming talents from across the country, all playing with passion, grit, and true sportsmanship.

Adding to the celebration, the tournament’s gold medalists from each division took home their well-deserved prizes, a pair of Skechers Pickleball shoes. Additionally, it is from the elite group of gold medalists where the Philippine Pickleball Federation will select the official athletes for inclusion in the national pool of pickleball athletes. The winners received their Skechers pairs in a special ceremony, marking another milestone in our partnership’s unwavering commitment to the sport.

Awarding

“Here in the Philippines, Skechers is beyond excited and optimistic about how the Pickleball community will grow. After being part of a monumental first for the Pickleball community with the recently concluded National Championship, we’re ready to support athletes and individuals who aspire to join the Pickleball community,” shares Suzette Pasustento, Country Manager of Skechers Philippines.

Suzette Pasustento

As pickleball gains even more momentum in the Philippines, PPF and Skechers stand ready to support every serve, volley, and victory. With footwear built for performance and comfort, Skechers ensures players at every level can step onto the court with confidence.

Skechers Viper Court Pro 2.0

The game is expanding. The neighborhood is flourishing. Additionally, PPF and Skechers will be there at all times.

By following Skechers Philippines on Instagram and Facebook, pickleball players and fans may receive the most recent information about Skechers Pickleball product launches and more.

August 27, 2025 by
Lifestyle, Tech

Big Flavors, UNSTPPBL Energy: GOMO customers experience the First Scratch Session

GOMO is turning up the flavor in its mission to inspire subscribers to live an UNSTPPBL life by breaking limits, defying norms, and making every moment count. More than just connectivity, GOMO is about bringing fresh, bold experiences that fuel culture and creativity. That’s why the digital telco has partnered with Scratch Smashburgers as the Official Co-Presenter of the first-ever Scratch Session, a dining experience that fuses food, culture, and creativity.

On August 20, the debut Scratch Session will dish out a mash-up of flavors as Manila culinary heavyweights Stephen Duhesem (Automat, Metiz) and Mikko Reyes, Executive Chef of Scratch Smashburgers, join forces for an exclusive collab. Putting a fearless Filipino spin on the burger-and-fries classic, the duo brings to life GOMO’s vibe of breaking limits and turning the everyday into the extraordinary.

Headlining the menu is The Double MetCheeze, a double smash burger with mostaza, bagoong chili mayo, and fermented pineapple glaze. Also on offer is Twirly Spaghetti Fries, a playful spin on banana ketchup spaghetti served over fries with Malabon longganisa, samjang mayo, fermented red onions, and Gouda cheese.

GOMO subscribers can redeem these exclusives through the GOMO app using ‘Mo Creds. Get the Double MetCheeze for 15GB, Twirly Spaghetti Fries for 15GB, or both for 25GB.

“GOMO has always been about pushing boundaries and redefining what your telco can do for you.” said Dom Brucal, Head of GOMO PH. “Scratch Sessions is proof that our No Expiry Data doesn’t just connect people – it creates culture. With GOMO, you can turn your data into something tangible, memorable, and unique.

Scratch Sessions will continue as a series bringing together chefs, artists, and fashion creatives for fresh, surprising concepts.

“This menu was our playground for local ingredients and daring combinations,” added Chef Stephen Duhesem. “It’s a celebration of Filipino flavors in a way you’ve never experienced before.”“At Scratch Smashburgers, we thrive on pushing flavor boundaries, and this partnership with GOMO lets us take that creative freedom even further,” said Chef Mikko Reyes. “We wanted to create something fun, bold, and totally unexpected.”

GOMO is fueling the excitement for adventurous foodies and digital thrill-seekers, inviting everyone to share their bites with #ScratchSessions and #WeDontStop #WeGOMO.

Follow the action on GOMO’s Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook for an all-access pass to behind-the-scenes moments and an up-close, mouth-watering look at dishes that make this food journey anything but ordinary.

Switch to GOMO by ordering a SIM at gomo.ph and unlock exclusive perks like Scratch Sessions and turn GBs into experiences with ‘Mo Creds.

 

August 26, 2025 by
Food, Lifestyle

Partnership between PCPPI and Plastic Bank creates shared value from plastic waste

13,000 metric tons of plastic recovered in 2024 alone

PCPPI Plant

In 2024, Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI) recovered 13,000 metric tons of plastic waste through its ongoing partnership with Plastic Bank, an international social fintech with a global bottle deposit program, setting a new standard for sustainability in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry.

In addition to guaranteeing adherence to the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Law, which mandates that businesses recover a portion of the amount of plastic they produce, the program educated local communities, empowered waste collectors, and established PCPPI as one of the nation’s most progressive businesses in terms of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) leadership practices.

“Plastic Bank partnered with us into thinking beyond compliance. We transformed sustainability into a company-wide mindset that involves every employee, partner, and community we touch,” said Atty. Carina Bayon, Chief ESG Officer of PCPPI. “This has created real, measurable value across our business and the communities we serve.”

Since launching the partnership in 2022, PCPPI has been funding the recovery of plastic equivalent to its entire annual footprint in the Philippines, covering key areas like Cebu, Pampanga, Davao, and Muntinlupa. This is after Plastic Bank gave PCPPI access to a scalable plastic recovery infrastructure aligned with the country’s evolving environmental policies.

But the effort goes beyond waste collection. It supports local recycling ecosystems, improves livelihoods of waste collectors, and strengthens grassroots partnerships with local government units (LGUs) through projects like Adopt-a-River and community-based material recovery initiatives.

“PCPPI’s corporate responsibility goes beyond compliance and leads by example in uplifting communities across the Philippines while preventing plastic from polluting the environment,” said David Katz, Founder and CEO of Plastic Bank. “Together, we’re proving that solving the plastic crisis is possible when companies lead with purpose and create prosperity for the people and the planet.”

From Bottling Beverages to Bottling Change

PCPPI’s sustainability model doesn’t end at recovery. “It aims to empower,” Atty. Carina Bayon added.

The company’s workforce has been mobilized as ESG champions through internal campaigns, bottle collection drives, and learning sessions with Plastic Bank.

With the appointment of its first Chief ESG Officer in 2023, PCPPI unified its sustainability, compliance, legal, and people strategies into one forward-thinking framework. This alignment has led to faster, more impactful decisions and solidified the company’s leadership in the ESG space.

Additionally, PCPPI’s dedication to sustainability is improving its reputation. The business gained recognition at international ESG events in Singapore and Jakarta, which increased it’s appeal to partners and investors who prioritize sustainability.

“The company’s transparency and consistency in passing EPR audits are also building consumer trust in a landscape where environmental credibility is increasingly non-negotiable,” said Atty. Carina Bayon. “By embedding ESG into our core strategy, PCPPI has proven that environmental responsibility is not just good business, it is good citizenship, for the common good.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

August 26, 2025 by
Lifestyle, News

Delaware Philippines and NutriAsia Collaborate on a Revolutionary SAP Migration Project

The manufacturer of the Philippines’ best condiments and sauces successfully achieved a high-impact digital transformation with delaware Philippines.

The leading producer of sauces and condiments in the Philippines, NutriAsia, has effectively moved its primary SAP system to the cloud using RISE with SAP, a thorough transformation process designed to assist businesses in moving to cloud ERP and using the capabilities of SAP Business Suite. This is a significant initiative in NutriAsia’s history, working with Delaware Philippines, an official SAP Partner in the Philippines and a worldwide supplier of cutting-edge ICT solutions.

NutriAsia, one of the fastest-growing FMCG companies in the Philippines, needed to upgrade its enterprise system to support its current and future growth, particularly as it adjusts to changing customer and consumer trends and expectations. The company has a complex sales and distribution operation across over 100 markets through a combination of direct operations and distributor partnerships. NutriAsia was able to modernize enterprise systems, improve its current infrastructure, and guarantee not only sustainability but also enterprise analytic scalability to meet future demands by moving its SAP ERP Central Component (SAP ECC) system to the cloud with RISE with SAP, as well as moving SAP Business Warehouse, SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence suite, and SAP Data Services to Microsoft Azure.

Providing leadership and critical support throughout the project, delaware Philippines served as system integration partner, ensuring minimal disruption and smooth transition through strategic planning, system architecture design, and seamless execution.

According to NutriAsia President and Chief Operating Officer, Angie Flaminiano, the migration project marked a significant step in the company’s digital transformation efforts.

“This project was a key step in our ongoing journey towards digital transformation and sustainable growth. By migrating our SAP ECC system to the cloud through RISE with SAP and leveraging Azure, we’ve established a more scalable and resilient infrastructure for NutriAsia’s operations. This investment positions us to improve operational reliability and better support our evolving business needs,” she said.

Meanwhile, NutrAsia Information Technology and Digital Transformation Group Head Vergel Villacorta shared how the project’s technical aspects have enabled the company to maintain its competitive edge.

“This migration was a cornerstone of our digital transformation, enhancing NutriAsia’s infrastructure with cloud capabilities. Through this transition, we improved system accessibility, maintained seamless reporting capabilities, and laid the foundation for scalability of our enterprise analytics to meet future business needs and support our digital roadmap. The solutions deployed in this project provide a flexible and reliable platform for continued growth and innovation,” he added.

To ensure the seamless integration of critical systems during the migration, delaware Philippines needed to safeguard the company’s existing processes and reporting functionalities, while implementing rigorous validation procedures to ensure system integrity. It also provided comprehensive training for the NutriAsia teams which facilitated the smooth transition to the upgraded platforms.

“This project is a showcase of the strength of our collaboration with NutriAsia. Our combined efforts have enabled a successful migration to a cloud-based infrastructure, laying the foundation for operational excellence and paving the way for future innovation. While underscoring NutriAsia’s commitment to harnessing cutting-edge technology to drive operational efficiency and business agility, our partnership also sets a benchmark for transformative IT solutions in the FMCG industry,” said Rosette Carrao, Partner and Managing Director of delaware Philippines.

Senior Vice President for Customer Success of delaware Philippines Simone Pigason expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “This partnership marked a significant milestone in NutriAsia’s digital transformation journey, and we are proud to have been chosen as their system integrator for this cloud migration. It reinforces our commitment to the Food and Beverage industry.”

Delaware Philippines, a reputable SAP partner with a particular emphasis on the food and beverage industry, is committed to providing solutions that tackle sector-specific issues and promote ongoing innovation and expansion. This partnership demonstrates the company’s dedication to providing companies like NutriAsia with the resources and know-how needed to prosper in a changing marketplace.

Visit Delaware Philippines’ website at https://www.delaware.pro/en-ph to find out more about their offerings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

August 26, 2025 by
Lifestyle

By 2026, Manila Water’s seismically resilient San Juan Reservoir will improve water security for expanding communities

Aerial view of the ongoing demolition of the old San Juan Reservoir and the construction of the new 56ML earthquake-resilient facility along N. Domingo Street in Quezon City. Scheduled for completion by the third quarter of 2026, the reservoir will help secure reliable water supply for the growing populations of Quezon City, Mandaluyong, and San Juan in the years ahead.

Manila Water is developing an earthquake-resilient reservoir to strengthen water supply reliability for the fast increasing cities of Quezon City, San Juan, and Mandaluyong. The ₱932-million San Juan Reservoir project, located along N. Domingo Street in Quezon City is built to resist earthquakes up to magnitude 7.2 and hold up to 56 million liters (ML) of water, guaranteeing uninterrupted operation even during significant seismic activity.

Modern technical standards, including improved electrical, instrumentation, mechanical, and site development systems, are incorporated into the new facility, which replaces the original reservoir constructed in 1968. Its sturdy design shows Manila Water’s commitment to creating resilient infrastructure that can meet the region’s expanding demand for clean and reliable water.

“The San Juan Reservoir is more than just a new facility. It’s a forward-looking investment in resilience and reliability. As our cities continue to grow, we must ensure that our infrastructure keeps pace. This project reflects Manila Water’s commitment to safeguarding water supply for our communities, even in the face of natural disasters like major earthquakes,” Manila Water Communication Affairs Group Director Jeric Sevilla.

As of July 2025, the project has reached 26.90% completion and is on track for full completion by the third quarter of 2026. Upcoming construction milestones include continuous excavation and lean concreting, rebar fabrication for Phase 1 Mat Foundation, and installation of Mat Foundation Rebar. To minimize disruption to nearby communities, acoustic barriers have been installed to reduce noise and other construction-related disturbances.

This reservoir is a calculated investment in long-term preparedness for emergencies and water security. The San Juan Reservoir will be essential to Manila Water’s larger initiatives to develop and protect water delivery infrastructure throughout the East Zone as Metro Manila’s population grows.

 

 

 

August 26, 2025 by
Lifestyle, Tech

Globe Takes First Place in Two Stevie® Award Contests for Innovation in Technology and Employer Excellence

Globe’s numerous victories in two esteemed international award platforms—the 10th annual Stevie® Awards for Great Employers and the Stevie® Awards for Technology Excellence—further cement its position as a forward-thinking employer and digital pioneer. Globe’s steadfast dedication to technology advancement and employee empowerment is demonstrated by these accolades.

The business was one of just three to win 14 trophies at the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, which recognize the best workplaces, HR departments, and people-centered projects worldwide. At the same time, Globe won a Silver Stevie Award for Technology Team of the Year from the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence, which honors innovative accomplishments in the technology sector.

“These awards reaffirm our status as an employer of choice and a technology-driven organization on the global stage,” said Globe President and CEO Carl Cruz. “We are and we will always be a premier destination for top talent in the Philippines and Southeast Asia.”

Excellence in People Strategy

Globe bagged two coveted Gold trophies at the Stevie® Awards for Great Employers, cementing its position as a global leader in people-first transformation. The Leading Transformation Award celebrated Globe’s agile and future-ready workforce model, while the Best Use of People Analytics honored how data is powering strategic HR decisions and long-term organizational growth.

These awards are the result of a deeply rooted belief that people strategy is business strategy. Globe has invested in reshaping the employee experience through data-powered transformation, a skills-first approach, and bold leadership development initiatives that scale talent with the future in mind.

“We are proud that the Stevie Awards recognized our people-first culture and placed our employer brand at par with global leaders in HR excellence,” Cruz added.

The company was also awarded:

  • Silver for Achievement in Executive Development, Most Innovative Deployment,and HR Technology Innovation
  • Bronze for New Employee Onboardingand Best Talent Acquisition Process, spotlighting its skills-first, AI-enabled hiring model

Individual honors went to standout Ka-Globe leaders:

  • Silver: Culture Transformation Leader of the Year– Mark Dimaisip, Head of Employer Branding & Employee Experience
  • Bronze: CHRO of the Year– Ato Jiao; HR Executives of the Year – Anna Manlapit and Nico Bambao; HR Professional of the Year – Aldwin Mahusay; Internal Communications Professional of the Year – JL Benedict Gutierrez; Rising HR Star of the Year – Reba Magampon

Together, these recognitions highlight Globe’s holistic and forward-thinking HR strategy, one that marries empathy with innovation, and builds a workplace where every Ka-Globe can thrive.

Powering a Data-Driven Future

Globe won a Silver Stevie® for Technology Team of the Year at the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence 2025.

The winning nomination showcased three high-impact Data & Analytics initiatives led or supported by Enterprise Data & Strategic Services (EDS), in partnership with various teams across Globe:

  • Next Best Offer (NBO) – by  Globe rewards team, Feel Valued Tribe, in collaboration with EDS.
  • Customer Experience Management (CEM) Program – by Globe Customer Experience ,  Network Technical Group & EDS.
  • True Modern Open Data Architecture – by EDS &  Globe Information Systems Group.

These initiatives reflect Globe’s strategic push to advance enterprise-wide analytics maturity, optimize performance, and improve customer outcomes.

A key milestone is the deployment of the Next Best Offer (NBO) engine, an AI-driven platform that generates 5 billion scores weekly and delivers 2.5 billion personalized offers twice a week. The platform boosted campaign efficiency by +304% and increased offer acceptance by 317%, clearly demonstrating the ROI of data-driven personalization.

The Customer Experience Management (CEM) Program—powered by the real-time Customer Experience Index (CEI)—enabled faster, more market-responsive decisions. This led to incremental revenue across 420 locations and helped reduce customer complaints by 20%. The CEI dashboard now facilitates hourly monitoring of network quality, trimming issue resolution times by 30%.

Meanwhile, Globe also became an early adopter of True Modern Open Architecture, implementing Apache Iceberg v2 in a cloud-agnostic environment. The transformation improved “Time to Insight,” cutting ETL execution time by up to 90% and yielding 84–93% cost savings. For instance, one use case showed a drop in processing time from 23 minutes to just 1 minute.

These developments highlight Globe’s sustained dedication to developing into an AI-enabled, data-smart company where technology is not only a capacity but also a competitive advantage.

Globe’s professional options can be found at https://www.globe.com.ph/about-us/careers#gref.

 

 

 

 

 

 

August 22, 2025 by
Lifestyle, News

Celebrating Future Educators: REX and UP Honors Outstanding Graduates of UP College of Education with Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence

Rex Education recently recognized the exceptional achievements of the 2025 graduating class of the University of the Philippines College of Education by presenting the REX Edukampyon–UP College of Education Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence to this year’s summa cum laude graduates.

Earning the distinction of summa cum laude is no small feat. It demands years of discipline, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to excellence—not just in academics, but in personal growth and service to others. For students in the College of Education, the journey is especially challenging. It means mastering one’s field of specialization while also honing the patience, empathy, and communication skills that the teaching profession requires. Many balance these demands alongside community involvement, part-time work, or family responsibilities, making their success even more remarkable.

Understanding the importance of recognizing this hard work, Rex Education, in partnership with the University of the Philippines College of Education, presented the REX Edukampyon–UP College of Education Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence to nine members of the 2025 graduating class. The award recognizes students who graduated summa cum laude and highlights their academic achievement and readiness to enter the teaching profession.

The 2025 award recipients are the following:

  • Jacob Renz R. Ambrocio—Bachelor of Secondary Education, major in Biology Education
  • Carla Denise M. Borlongan—Bachelor of Elementary Education, major in Special Education
  • Sean Mikkail Nolasco D. Capili—Bachelor of Secondary Education, major in Biology Education
  • Jana Mykah G. Diaz—Bachelor of Elementary Education, major in Early Education
  • Leni Noelle L. Garcia—Bachelor of Elementary Education, major in Special Education
  • Alyssa Anne M. Liao—Bachelor of Elementary Education, major in Special Education
  • Jeneva Rose S. Narrido—Bachelor of Secondary Education, major in English Language Education; minor in Filipino Language Education
  • Yuji L. Santos—Bachelor of Elementary Education, major in Special Education
  • Varon D. Tabajonda—Bachelor of Secondary Education, major in Special Education

The REX Edukampyon–UP College of Education Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence is part of REX’s enduring mission to strengthen the education sector by celebrating outstanding graduates who have shown steadfast dedication to their studies and to the calling of teaching. It carries with it the hope that they will be inspired and encouraged to continue their teaching journey, sharing their talents with schools and contributing to the growth of the Filipino learners, communities, and the country.

As Rex Education celebrates its 75th anniversary, this recognition also reaffirms its steadfast commitment to be a katuwang of every Filipino learner in their lifelong learning journey. By uplifting these young achievers, REX continues to invest in the future of education, nurturing those who will one day carry forward the mission of teaching with the same passion and service—para sa bata, para sa mamamayan, para sa bayan.

Congratulations, Edukampyons!

 

August 19, 2025 by
Lifestyle, Tech

Amid the rise of AI, Schneider Electric advocates for scalable, energy-efficient data centers

  • The Philippines’ growing digital transformation and AI adoption are driving increased demand for high-density data centers.
  • Rising power consumption from these data centers is adding pressure on the country’s existing power infrastructure.
  • To support local operators, Schneider Electric next-generation infrastructure solutions tailored for AI and high-performance computing workloads, alongside a global partnership with NVIDIA to advance the physical and operational backbone for next-gen GPU clusters.
  • Designed for energy efficiency and seamless grid integration, these innovations empower operators and developers to build sustainable, resilient digital and physical infrastructure in the Philippines.

Schneider Electric unveils its next-gen EcoStruxure™ Pod and Rack Solutions—modular, liquid-cooled, and AI-ready infrastructure designed to power high-performance computing at scale.

As artificial intelligence (AI) increases demand for high-density data centers, Schneider Electric, the global leader in digital energy management and automation, is calling for more sustainable and efficient infrastructure. The company recently launched new EcoStruxure™ Data Center Solutions and announced a global collaboration with NVIDIA to develop power, cooling, controls, and high-density rack systems for the next generation of AI data centers.

At Schneider Electric’s Innovation Day Philippines 2025, Uptime Institute emphasized how the Philippines’ already overburdened power infrastructure is being put under more strain as a result of the surge in demand for high-density data centers brought on by the rapid expansion of AI and cloud services.

To help industries stay ahead, Schneider Electric offers a suite of AI-ready data center solutions—including the Prefabricated Modular EcoStruxure Pod and enhanced Rack Solutions—specifically designed to support high-performance AI workloads.

These solutions incorporate Schneider Electric’s validated data center reference designs to shorten planning cycles and address emerging challenges of high-density AI clusters and liquid cooling. Its core features include:

  • Support for up to 120kW per rack, advanced liquid and air cooling for efficient thermal management (Uniflair FWCV fan walls, Uniflair ACSX L2A coolant distribution units or CDUs, and Uniflair CPOR L2L CDUs)
  • Grid-ready power systems with AI-tolerant Uninterruptible Power Supply (Galaxy VXL)
  • Real-time monitoring using EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert, EcoStruxure IT Expert, and AVEVA Unified Operations Center to optimize performance across power and thermal domains.

Built on EcoStruxure™—Schneider Electric’s integrated platform combining Power, Building, and IT systems—these modular, scalable solutions reduce risk, boost energy efficiency, and enable faster deployment of AI data centers.

Schneider Electric also announced its partnership with NVIDIA to co-develop infrastructure solutions designed specifically for AI workloads. Together, the two companies are advancing Research and Development (R&D) in power delivery, thermal management, operational controls, and high-density rack systems to support high-performance Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) clusters. This global initiative contributes to Europe’s €200B “InvestAI” program and serves as a model for regions like Southeast Asia aiming to fast-track AI growth through strategic investments and innovation ecosystems.

“Schneider Electric and NVIDIA are not just partners — our teams are driving advanced R&D, co-developing the infrastructure needed to power the next wave of AI factories globally,” said Olivier Blum, CEO of Schneider Electric. “Together, we’ve seen tremendous success in deploying next-generation power and liquid cooling solutions, purpose-built for AI data centers. This strategic partnership — bringing together the world leaders in sustainability and accelerated computing — allows us to further accelerate this momentum, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible for the AI workloads of tomorrow.”

Schneider Electric works with a range of stakeholders to promote energy efficiency and create data center ecosystems that are prepared for the future as the Philippines quickens its digital transformation and AI adoption. The company is contributing to the development of a more robust digital infrastructure for the nation by integrating sustainability, proven solutions, and decades of worldwide experience into the core of its business strategy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

August 19, 2025 by