Acer welcomes SB19 as their newest brand ambassador

Phenomenal Filipino boy group SB19 joins “Popstar Royalty”, Sarah Geronimo, and the hottest loveteam, Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, as brand ambassadors of the ICT giant, Acer.

The group—composed of Stell, Josh, Pablo, Ken and Justin—is the first Filipino and Southeast Asian act to be nominated for the Billboard Music Awards under the top social artist category, where they competed against the likes of K-pop groups BTS, Blackpink, Seventeen, and American artist Ariana Grande.

Geronimo, Bernardo, Padilla and SB19 headline the first ever Acer Day 2021 online concert on August 7 at 8PM, which will be livestreamed on Acer Philippines’ Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/AcerPH/).

Inspired by K-pop and influenced by American pop, SB19 has a loyal fandom in A’tin (pronounced 18). The group is regularly trending on social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

Their recent blockbuster “Back in the Zone”, an online concert on KTX, showcased a new repertoire from their six-track EP “Pagsibol”, a follow-up to successful “Get in the Zone”, which also became a nationwide concert tour in 2019.

“SB19 is undoubtedly the most popular group in the Philippines right now and we at Acer are very proud that Stell, Josh, Pablo, Ken, and Justin are now officially part of the Acer family. We cannot wait to share with everyone what SB19 will bring to the table,” said Acer Philippines Managing Director Manuel Wong.

In celebration of Acer Day 2021, Acer’s Learn-from-Home promo is also extended until August 15, 2021! Get up to Php8,000 off and a FREE Acer Tablet when you buy participating laptops, monitors, and projects on Acer’s ecommerce store (https://store.acer.com/en-ph/).

Calling all A’Tin! Acer wants to know how you live your world despite the pandemic. Join their Twitter promo and get a chance to win a brand-new laptop! Just tweet how you live your world with the hashtags #LiveYourWorldWithAcer and #AcerDay2021 and the corresponding SB19 fan group hashtag: #SB19ForAcer from August 7 to 8, 2021 and one winner from the fandom will take home a brand-new Acer laptop!

Another chance for you to win an Acer laptop is to stay tuned for the post on Acer’s Twitter page during the set of SB19 at the Acer Day 2021 online concert. Retweet it with your answer to the question presented on the post, and use the hashtag #LiveYourWorldWithAcer #AcerDay2021 and #SB19ForAcer.

Visit Acer’s official social media pages for more updates and details: Facebook - @AcerPH, Instagram - @acerph, Twitter - @acerphils, and on their website www.acer.com.

Power Mac Center invites you to tune in on Facebook this Saturday, August 7, at 6PM for the live launch of the Microsoft Electronic Software Delivery (ESD) suite. Amid the transition to hybrid work and school arrangements in the new normal, the premier Apple partner strengthens its productivity suite offerings that can work on multiple devices.

The ESD innovation enables the digital delivery of the product key directly to consumers via authorized channels, thereby making it convenient and safe to acquire technology amid the quarantine restrictions.

During the event, Microsoft experts will be present to help you discover the right products that will empower you and your organization to make your devices limitless and achieve more. Exciting prizes and promos also await lucky participants and customers so be sure to stay until the end of the program. To join, register at https://forms.office.com/r/vk6qWiy1yC

More information about Power Mac Center is available at the website  and on Facebook. You may also follow Microsoft on Facebook or Instagram 

Leading fiber internet services provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. (PSE: CNVRG) has qualified for early inclusion in the benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) as its market capitalization reached nearly P180 billion at the close of trade Thursday. The pure fiber broadband operator will likewise be included in the Services Index.

The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) approved policy adjustments following its July 2020 to June 2021 review, with the change in the PSEi composition taking effect on August 16, 2021. The PSEi is composed of 30 members which represent the largest, most valuable, and most liquid companies in the local exchange.

“This was a pleasant surprise to us as we are really just focused on delivering our commitment to reach the underserved and unserved areas in the country with world-class pure fiber broadband connectivity,” Converge CEO Dennis Anthony Uy said.

Converge is aiming to reach 55% of total Filipino households by 2025. As of end-April, Converge has connected Visayas and Mindanao to its national fiber backbone. It launched its services in Cebu in early-June and expects to commercially roll-out in Mindanao and the rest of the Visayas in the second half of the year.

Converge President Grace Uy noted the early inclusion of CNVRG in the PSEi demonstrates the confidence of both retail and institutional investors in the growth prospects of the company. “We welcome our early inclusion in the PSEi as it reflects the fast growth of the company which we hope to sustain amid our aggressive expansion plans nationwide.”

In the first quarter of the year alone, Converge deployed half a million ports, allowing the pure fiber broadband provider to reach more than 7 million homes or 28% of total households in the country. By the end of the year, Converge aims to connect 1.6 million to 1.7 million subscribers to its end-to-end fiber network.

The PSE said in a statement that the stocks included in the 30-company index are those that meet the free float level, rank among the top 25% by median daily value per month for at least nine out of 12 months, and rank among the highest in market capitalization, plus the relevant financial criteria during the review period.

PSE President and CEO Ramon Monzon said the Exchange “reviewed the index policies of peer exchanges and took note of provisions that will make our own policies more consistent with what was practiced globally.’’

This review resulted in the early inclusion of large issuances, including Converge which listed on the PSE on October 26, 2020 with an offering size of P25 billion, making its Initial Public Offering (IPO) one of the biggest in PSE history at that time. As of August 5, 2021, Converge was the 24th largest company listed on the PSE by market capitalization.

The 30-company PSEi as a broad-based index serves as a barometer of the general state of the business climate in the country. The PSE Services Index is among the main six sector-based indices of the local exchange.

To recall, Converge also earned inclusion recently in the FTSE Asean All-Share Index and the FTSE Renaissance IPO Index, further cementing its reputation as a stable and increasingly valuable company.

Get up to 40% OFF on realme’s newest TechLife offerings, along with other smartphones and AIOT devices 

realme, the country’s no. 1 smartphone brand for Q1 2021 continues to strengthen its presence in the AIOT category with the exciting launch of two new products this month: the realme TechLife Air Purifier and the realme Cobble Bluetooth Speaker.   

Launching officially on August 8, these two new devices are in line with realme’s mission to provide Filipinos with a full-circle digital ecosystem that would enable them to stay connected, and accomplish tasks more efficiently and conveniently.  

Aside from the launch of these new TechLife products, the realme Squad can also look forward to incredible deals during the realme 8.8 Sale on both Shopee and Lazada. Products such as the realme 8 Series, the realme C25S, the realme Watch 2 Series, and other Smart Home and Smart Audio devices will be available at discounted prices of up to 40% OFF.  

Breathe Better, Live Better with the realme TechLife Air Purifier 

Designed to help you and your family breathe and live better, the realme TechLife Air Purifier is a must-have for everyone’s homes. It boasts a high-level purification capacity of 330m³/h CADR, which means that it is able to quickly and efficiently provide excellent purification results in a relatively short amount of time. For a standard indoor area of 1059ft³(30m³) for example, it only takes 14.4 minutes to complete a single purification process. That makes the realme TechLife Air Purifier both an efficient and time-saving solution for delivering clean indoor air into your home.  

The realme TechLife Air Purifier is also equipped with an industry-leading HEPA H12 filter that is made up of 60-plus layers of an effective pleated design that is capable of filtering at least 99.5% of airborne particles. In addition, it features a powerful 3-stage filtration system, delivering up to 99.95% filtration efficiency. With all these features and more, the realme TechLife Air Purifier is well equipped to bring high-level air purification and is the ideal solution to air quality problems in your living space, providing you and your family with a healthy breathing environment. 

 As an early-bird offer on August 8, the realme TechLife Air Purifier will be available for only P4,990 (P1000 OFF SRP) on both Shopee and Lazada.  

Experience the Pure Bass Powerhouse with the realme Cobble Bluetooth Speaker 

Another impressive addition to realme’s fast-growing Smart Audio lineup, the realme Cobble Bluetooth Speaker allows music-loving fans to experience pure bass like never before. It comes packed with a 5W Dynamic Bass Boost Driver to guarantee a heart-thumping and immersive audio quality. 

Equipped with realme’s Bass Boost+ audio technology, the speaker fully leverages the power of the large dynamic driver to deliver a bass experience that sounds truly alive. It also boasts 9 hours of playback with its 1,500mAh battery, and an IPX5 water resistance rating for an all-around audio experience.  

In addition, you can pair two realme Cobble Bluetooth Speakers together by controlling the speaker’s multifunction button or realme Link for the supreme audio experience. The device comes in three equalizer presets — Bass, Dynamic, and Bright, which can all be configured from the realme Link app, allowing you to customize the way your music sounds exactly.  

Coming in two colors: Metal Black and Electric Blue, the realme Cobble Bluetooth Speaker will be available for only P1,190 (P400 OFF SRP) as an early-bird offer during the Shopee and Lazada 8.8 Sale. 

For more info and updates, follow realme on Facebook at facebook.com/realmePhilippines, @realme_PH on Twitter, and @realmephilippines on Instagram.  

Whether during the summer or rainy season, Filipino households have practically deemed air conditioning units as one of the most essential appliances at home. XTREME Appliances, the country’s leading one-stop shop appliances, offers a wide range of air-cooling products to cater to the needs and preferences of Filipino households — window type, split type, floor standing, ceiling cassette, and ceiling mounted. Throughout the years, with the continuous innovation and lifestyle evolution, Filipinos have been given the choice to choose from these two popular compressor options: the inverter and non-inverter. 

In line with its mission in bringing comfort and convenience to every Filipino household, XTREME Appliances has been continuously offering products that will not only keep our homes comfortable but suit specific and varying needs as well. Just recently, the brand launched its newest addition to its impressive lineup of air cooling products under the XTREME Cool category — the portable aircon.

This XTREME Cool Portable Air Conditioner is the most convenient and simplest solution to your air cooling needs. In this article, we list down 4 advantages of having XTREME Cool Portable Air Conditioner at home.

Mobility and Convenience

Perhaps the biggest advantage of XTREME Cool Portable Aircon is its portability. Compared to window mounted or wall mounted units, you can just roll your portable aircon to any room that you need to keep cool — thanks to its built-in wheels for smoother mobility. 

On the other hand, XTREME Cool Portable Aircons have an Auto-Restart feature, which means they will turn back on and start cooling at the same settings after a power outage.

Affordable and Perfect for Small Spaces

XTREME Appliances makes your dream of purchasing a portable aircon easily affordable as it is one of the most budget-friendly of its kind in the market. The 1.0HP unit (XACPT10) is priced at Php 16,995 while the 1.5HP unit (XACPT15) costs only Php 17,995.

If your homes don’t require constant and extensive cooling throughout, the XTREME Cool Portable aircon boasts a Strong Wind feature that makes it a practical alternative to mounted units. XTREME Cool Portable Aircon is a great way of saving money without sacrificing comfort for you.

No Installation Needed

XTREME Cool Portable Aircon unit does not require installation, hence saving you installation costs. All you need is to unpack the unit from its packaging, connect to a compatible electrical outlet, find an exit of the exhaust hose out of the window, and turn it on. You don’t also have to worry about figuring out the appropriate location or should you have a possibility of renovating your home’s interior in the future. 

Stylish minimalist design

While XTREME Appliances always make sure to provide quality and dependable appliances for our homes, the visual impact is also highly considered. XTREME Cool Portable aircon boasts an icy white design finish that follows a new emerging style trend for your modern Filipino living.

To keep updated on the latest news and happenings of XTREME Appliances, like and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok accounts and join their official online community on Facebook, XTREME Fam. For the full list of products and exclusive discounts, please visit XTREME on Website, Lazada, and Shopee e-commerce.

Huawei announced its plan to invest US$100 million in startup support at the inaugural HUAWEI CLOUD Spark Founders Summit, which took place simultaneously in Singapore and Hong Kong. Huawei said the investment would go towards its Spark Program in Asia Pacific region including the Philippines, which aims to build a sustainable startup ecosystem over the next three years. 

Huawei has been helping Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Thailand build their startup hubs. At the summit, Huawei also announced the Philippines, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam, as four additional startup hubs – in with the overarching aim of recruiting a total of 1,000 startups into the Spark accelerator program and shaping 100 of them into scaleups.

Huawei also launched its Cloud-plus-Cloud Collaboration and Joint Innovation Program, to further ramp up its support for startups around the world. Huawei will devote ongoing efforts and leverage its complete business portfolio in the cloud-plus-cloud collaboration space to foster technological innovation, global and local services, and business ecosystems, accelerating the growth of startups.

Three additional initiatives under the Asia Pacific Spark Program were launched: The Spark Developer Program, which aims to nurture a developer ecosystem powered by HUAWEI CLOUD in the Asia Pacific region; the Spark Pitstop Program, designed to onboard and support startups on HUAWEI CLOUD to accelerate product development; and the Spark Innovation Program (SIP), focused on facilitating enterprise innovation through the Spark startup ecosystem.

Huawei Senior Vice President and Board Member Catherine Chen opened the summit by emphasizing how important startups are to social advancement and what Huawei is doing to support startups: "Startups and SMEs are the innovators, disruptors, and pioneers of our times. 34 years ago, Huawei was a startup with just 5,000 dollars of registered capital. Recently, we have been thinking: How can we leverage our experience and resources to help more startups address their challenges? Doing so would allow them to seize the opportunities posed by digital transformation, achieve business success, and develop more innovative products and solutions for the world."

Zhang Ping'an, CEO of Huawei's Cloud Business Unit, noted, "Since its launch in 2017, HUAWEI CLOUD has been the world's fastest-growing cloud, and has driven the growth of countless startups. Last year, we launched the Spark Program in Asia Pacific. Through this program, we are working with local governments, leading incubators, well-known VC firms, and top universities to build support platforms for startups in many regions. Now 40 startups are participating in our program."

Zhang continued, "Starting today, we are stepping up our support for startups through four new initiatives, aimed at cloud-plus-cloud collaboration, continuous tech innovation, global and local services, and high-quality business ecosystems. Today, we launched our Cloud-plus-Cloud Collaboration and Joint Innovation Program, through which we will support startups with US$40 million worth of resources. Half of that investment is coming from HUAWEI CLOUD, half from Huawei Mobile Services (HMS). In 2021, our plan is to support 200 startups in the HMS ecosystem, and share our network of channel resources with developers worldwide who together serve 1 billion Huawei device users. In addition, we will open an HMS Developer Innovation Center to support 100,000 HMS cloud-native developers."

Also present was Dr. Lim Jui, CEO of SGInnovate, who said, "The true impact of the Deep Tech Economy is realized when we're able to come together to catalyze new opportunities. Working alongside partners like Huawei enables us to accomplish our mission of supporting promising talent and emerging tech startups in Singapore."

More and more startups are pursuing end-to-end digitalization as they move towards a fully connected, intelligent world. HUAWEI CLOUD infrastructure works in conjunction with Huawei Mobile Services to support startups from all industries. Huawei's cloud offerings help developers and partners to unify accounts, development platforms, and app distribution and operation. HMS is now the world's third largest mobile app ecosystem, and is helping many startups expand their global influence. Currently, 4.5 million developers from over 170 countries and regions rely on HMS.

Huawei recognizes startups as key partners. At the HUAWEI CLOUD Spark Founders Summit, Huawei unveiled the latest data on its innovation research programs with startups. The data shows solid relationships between Huawei and more than 2,000 partners from across the Asia Pacific region, with ongoing initiatives to build support platforms in close partnerships with governments, top VC firms.

Huawei rounded off the series of announcements with a plan to build an HMS Developer Innovation Center. Through this center, Huawei aims to cultivate future talent in cooperation with 210 leading universities across the Asia Pacific region.

Jeffery Liu, President for Asia Pacific Region of Huawei, added that, "For the past two decades, we have remained committed to being 'In Asia Pacific, For Asia Pacific'. Leveraging Huawei's global customer base and full-stack technologies, the Spark Program will invest more than US$100 million over the next three years, and provide comprehensive support to the establishment of a sustainable startup ecosystem that creates new value for this dynamic region."

This summit was attended by representatives from many prominent Asian startups, academia, various industries and governments, and the media, as well as more than 50 regional top venture capitalists and over 300 startup founders. Speeches and panels at the event focused on the social value of this startup ecosystem and how startups can promote technological and ecosystem innovation, to contribute to local communities and drive socioeconomic development.

The annual Acer Day celebration is back this year and will be held virtually across 10 regions. Amid the challenges of the pandemic, this event which features fabulous rewards, promotions, and gifts has been themed ‘Live Your World’ to encourage everybody to make the best of whatever situation they are in. 

Acer Day was first introduced in 2017 to celebrate the brand’s achievements with customers. This year, Acer is bringing the celebration online due to public health concerns during the pandemic. In line with the ‘Live Your World’ theme, Acer collaborated with six young and vibrant singers virtually to produce the special song of the theme title. Singing for the Philippines is the Pop Royalty Sarah Geronimo. She is joined by five other singers namely Aina Abdul from Malaysia, Earth Patravee from Thailand, Prince from Indonesia, GBOYSWAG from Taiwan, and VP Ba Vuong from Vietnam.

 

“Most of us are encouraged to stay home and reduce social activities. However, we want to tell all our fans that staying at home does not mean you have to be alone. The Acer Day theme of ‘Live Your World’ this year draws inspiration from the belief that all of us can make the best of any situation and continue to live our lives, no matter where we are and what constraints we are under. Technology has broken barriers and enabled people to stay connected even more. We believe music is the best medium to transcend borders and circumstances, that’s why we invited the artists to create a special song -Live Your World,” said Andrew Hou, president of Acer Pan Asia Pacific Operations.

Acer has prepared a series of performances and activities that will go live at 8:00PM PST on August 7, 2021 as a platform for everyone to connect simultaneously this year. The event can be viewed together by all at Acer Facebook.

At the same time, adding further excitement to Acer Day in the Philippines, the hottest stars Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla, and SB19 will also perform at the online concert. The event will be hosted by our very own Robi Domingo.

Acer’s Learn From Home promo is also extended until August 15, 2021! Get up to Php8,000 off and a FREE Acer Tablet when you buy participating laptops, monitors, and projects on Acer’s ecommerce store (https://store.acer.com/en-ph/).

Calling also all KathNiel Fans, Popsters, and A’Tin! Acer wants to know how you live your world despite the pandemic. Join their Twitter promo and get a chance to win a brand new laptop! Just tweet how you live your world with the hashtags #LiveYourWorldWithAcer and #AcerDay2021 and the corresponding fan group hashtags: Popsters - #SarahGxAcerDay2021, KathNiel - #KathNielxAcerDay2021, A’Tin - #SB19xAcerDay2021 from August 7 to 8, 2021 and one winner per fandom will take home a brand new Acer laptop! 

So make sure to mark your calendars and set your alarms on August 7, 2021 at 8:00 PM PST for the #AcerDay2021 Online Concert!

Visit Acer’s official social media pages for more updates and details: Facebook - @AcerPH, Instagram - @acerph, Twitter - @acerphils, and on their website www.acer.com. 

As the nation marks a historic milestone with its first multiple medal finish in the Olympics since 1932—Hidilyn Diaz completing the near century-long quest for the Philippines’ first gold—realme, the country’s number 1 smartphone brand for Q1 2021, gives Filipinos another reason to celebrate with a winning offer for its real value champ: the realme C11 2021.  

Launched earlier this year, the realme C11 2021 has proven to be a well-rounded contender in the entry-level category. It comes packed with a 5000mAh massive battery with Ultra saving mode that allows you to do more heavy lifting when it comes to your tech needs. Equipped with a 6.5-inch Large Display, the realme C11 2021 also delivers a larger field of view, providing a stunning and immersive visual experience.  

In terms of camera features, it has an 8MP primary AI camera with f/2.0 large aperture that secures enough light to make your pictures clearer and brighter. In addition, the realme C11 2021 has a 32GB large memory, and is also equipped with 3-card slots to accommodate two SIM cards and one SD card (up to 256GB). It comes in two colors: Iron Grey and Lake Blue. 

Get the realme C11 2021 at P400 OFF 

With all these features and more, the realme C11 2021 is truly an all-around smartphone ideal for today’s youth. Starting this month, you too can #DareToBeAChampion as the realme C11 2021 (2GB+32GB) will be available for only P4,590 (P400 OFF SRP) via realme's official flagship store in Shopee and Lazada. It is also available in more than 500 realme stores and over 4,000 partner dealers nationwide.   

For more info and updates on the realme C11 2021, follow realme Philippines on Facebook at facebook.com/realmePhilippines, @realme_PH on Twitter, and @realmephilippines on Instagram. #DareToBeAChampion #realmePH 

Offers special deals on selected Xiaomi smart products during the one-day-only Xiaomi Fans Appreciation Day campaign

Global technology leader Xiaomi has just announced its upcoming Xiaomi Fans Appreciation Day in partnership with Lazada on Xiaomi’s LazMall Super Brand Day. The special one–day-only online campaign will be happening on August 3 and aims to reward Xiaomi Fans and customers for their support over the years. Fan favorite Xiaomi smart products such as Redmi Note 10, Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop Pro, selected Mi TV P1 series and many more can be purchased at amazing deals exclusively on Xiaomi’s official LazMall flagship store!

At Xiaomi, fans have always held a special place and have been a big part of the brand like close friends that are irreplaceable. Xiaomi is where they are today thanks to all the support given by Xiaomi Fans, and have already climbed up as the second biggest smartphone brand in the world1. Xiaomi promises fans to continue with their good work based on the mission of dual-engine ‘Smartphone X AIoT’ strategy to create a world of intelligence that is both innovative and accessible for everyone at an affordable price-to-performance ratio.

Kenny Cheong, Country Manager, Xiaomi Philippines shares, “We are excited to partner with Lazada for this special campaign to celebrate the Xiaomi Fans Appreciation Day. We are thankful to have such great support from our Xiaomi Fans, customers and brand partners, like Lazada, of which we have witnessed the growth of Xiaomi along the years. Lazada’s open and extensive platform has allowed Xiaomi to grow exponentially in the Philippines and we hope for more amazing collaborations in the long run. We hope that our fans and customers in the Philippines will enjoy this special reward day to purchase their longtime favorite smart products.”

Lake Hu, Regional LazMall Electronics Director of Lazada Group said, “Lazada is pleased to be part of Xiaomi's Mi Fans Appreciation Day held in conjunction with the Xiaomi LazMall Super Brand Day. This celebration not just highlights the great partnership and trust Xiaomi has placed with the platform, but also the delight we are able to continually bring to consumers across Southeast Asia with the best promotions and quality accessible smart products." 

Please see the full list of Xiaomi smart products included during the Xiaomi Fans Appreciation Day below: 

Participants in the webinar entitled “Accelerate Digital Economy for Inclusive Integration in Asia Pacific – Connecting Digital Industries in Pandemic” called for leveraging digital opportunities to build an inclusive ecosystem and promoting regional integration, which is particularly important while still combating the pandemic.   

A digital economy is increasingly perceived as the way to overcome disruptions caused by COVID-19. Representatives and thought leaders from governmental, industrial and academic sectors across Asia Pacific joined a virtual conversation organized by Huawei to explore the multiple facets of digital economy, from a market, technology, inclusiveness and sustainability perspective.  

Based on digital knowledge and infrastructure, the digital economy has powered a growing proportion of regional GDP and boosted resilience amid the pandemic. ASEAN predicts the digital economy will contribute 1 trillion US dollars to regional GDP by year. 

Countries from the region have released future-oriented roadmaps on removing trade barriers, improving digital coverage and ensuring ubiquitous access to digital services to facilitate the implementation of the digital economy. 

Being part of the ecosystem, Huawei is committed to enabling ASEAN’s Digital Masterplan 2025 in three key areas, namely ICT connectivity, talent empowerment and ecosystem incubation, according to Jay Chen, Vice President at Huawei Asia Pacific. The digital economy unfolding in the region addresses inclusive access to digital service, a landscape facilitating startup scale-up, and a circular, sustainable economy.

Dr. Alvin P. Ang from Ateneo de Manila University agreed with the openly accessible approach on upskilling public with digital knowledge. “The education system must put in context at the foundational elements of digitalization. Whether it’s in the basic education level or in the middle ages or those who are working already, trying to learn and upgrade themselves. We have to invest in them and give our rural areas an opportunity to catch up by at least providing them with the basic skills to get through the technology highway,” he said.

Huawei has long recognized the critical importance of providing everyone digital skills and leave no one behind as economies digitalize. Over the years, Huawei has launched multiple programs to train over 100,000 people with ICT empowerments in the region in cooperation with governments, universities, and NGOs. In the Philippines, during the past 4 years, more than 50 Philippine universities joined Huawei ICT Academy, over 6000 students benefited from the ICT training offered by Huawei.

Conveying the business perspective, Professor Jose Decolongon, COO & Managing Director of Corporate Foresight, Embiggen Consulting Philippines said “Micro, small, medium enterprises need to have understanding on digitalization to perceive the opportunities when it comes to exploring the digital side of the business. Challenges are faced by these enterprises but also the large organizations. It's related to coverage and speed of digital infrastructure. This is where telecom players such as Huawei and our local players can play an important role.”

For a sustainable digital economic ecosystem, new technologies such as 5G, Internet of Things and Cloud provide great promise in terms of enhancing de-carbonization and the circular economy. In the Philippines, Huawei has increased investment in sustainable green solutions, leveraging clean power generation, electric transportation, and smart energy storage. 

“The next five years could see the ASEAN region make giant strides towards becoming a digital society, and the transformation will enable member states to recover faster from the pandemic. Huawei, together with ASEAN partners, is committed to enabling the ASEAN Digital Master Plan 2025 and create new value for the leading digital community and economic bloc,” said Jay.