Sun‑Powered Spaces: How SM Is Transforming Malls into Energy Hubs

To reduce congestion to the power grid and improve power availability to the communities it serves, SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime) has implemented the use of rooftop solar power systems across its properties and nationwide network of SM Supermalls.

Since its pioneering installation of solar panels over SM North EDSA in 2014, clean solar energy generated through SM is now large enough to power a city as large as Mabalacat, Pampanga or Mandaue, Cebu.  

“The use of solar power enables SM Supermalls to elevate the service we provide to our customers by embedding sustainability into our daily operations,” said SM Supermalls President Steven Tan. “When Filipinos visit their most-loved SM malls, they are entering a space that actively helps preserve the environment through responsible resource management, reducing carbon emissions while ensuring more resources remain available for our surrounding communities.”

Take small steps for big change: SM Waste-Free Future illustrates doable actions for a cleaner, greener planet.

Becoming part of the solution toward better waste management practices has been made easier by SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime) with The SM Waste-Free Future (WFF) Manual. 

Launched at SM’s first Sustainability Expo, the 17-page visual guide offers a simple and easy-to-follow resource on how everyone can engage with waste management touchpoints available in their most-loved SM Supermalls. 

"The easiest way to adopt sustainable practices is a two-pronged approach," said SM Supermalls Vice President for Corporate Compliance and Sustainability, Liza Silerio. "The first is building the avenues that make waste management accessible and easy to do. The second is ensuring that these are easy habits to build and practice in our daily lives.” 

The manual combines text and visuals to enhance the "Learn - Practice - Champion" workflow, a three-step approach to make these practices easy to adapt and eventually pass on, with additional green tips and trivia.  Understanding how even small, thoughtful steps can make a huge difference is key to helping reduce waste sent to landfills. 

Globe Highlights Modernizing Cybersecurity Using AI at Mobile World Congress 2026

Globe underscored the need for telecommunications operators to modernize security practices and prepare their organizations to scale artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly as the technology rapidly reshapes industries and economies worldwide. Speaking at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in Barcelona, Globe Chief AI Officer and Chief Information Security Officer Anton Bonifacio joined global technology leaders in discussions on cybersecurity resilience and the evolving innovation ecosystem.

Bonifacio emphasized the need to modernize security practices within telecommunications networks, noting that IT and network security can no longer be treated separately.  As AI becomes more deeply embedded across these networks and digital services, organizations must rethink how they protect systems and infrastructure to keep pace with rapidly advancing technologies.

Globe Statement on the NTC Directive to Block Roblox

Globe affirms its full support and reiterates its cooperation with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) regarding the blocking of the gaming platform Roblox.

Globe will comply with the NTC directive as it actively participates in making the online space safe for children.  In particular, Globe advocates protecting the youth from grave digital harms, specifically the risks associated with Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) and Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Materials (CSAEM).

OPPO Reno15’s Trinity Engine Powers Performance That Adjusts in Real Time

Smartphones today are expected to keep up with everything whether you use it for intense gaming sessions and multitasking between apps to editing content and staying connected throughout the day. 

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The OPPO Reno15 Series 5G rises to this challenge with its Trinity Engine, a system-level innovation designed to intelligently manage the phone’s performance in real time. By coordinating the CPU, GPU, and memory resources through AI-driven optimization, the Trinity Engine ensures the OPPO Reno15 5G adapts seamlessly to how users work, play, and create - all at the same time. 

PCTO Calls For Measured Implementation Of Konektadong Pinoy Act Amid National Energy Emergency

The Philippine Chamber of Telecommunication Operators (PCTO) hereby respectfully submits this statement of concern in light of the prevailing national energy emergency and its significant impact on the telecommunications sector.

The PCTO acknowledges the importance of the Konektadong Pinoy Act and its objectives of expanding digital connectivity for all Filipinos. However, in consideration of the extraordinary circumstances currently facing the nation, the PCTO respectfully urges all relevant government agencies and regulators to give immediate and serious attention to the following:

TNT launches personalized promo finder in ‘For You Po’ feature

TNT, the value brand of Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), is making it easier for subscribers to discover promos that match their needs with the rollout of its new ‘For You Po’ feature.

Accessible through the Smart App, “For You Po” comes with offers especially tailored for subscribers, helping them quickly find promos that best suit their data, calls, and text needs.

“Instead of spending time checking and comparing different offers, TNT’s ‘For You Po’ feature enables our Ka-Tropas to easily discover and avail of promos that are relevant to their mobile lifestyle,” said Lloyd R. Manaloto, FVP and Co-OIC at Smart.

"Leveraging on our AI capabilities, “For You Po” simplifies the process of choosing a promo, making it faster and more convenient to stay connected," he added.

How to access TNT’s ‘For You Po’

TNT customers can access “For You Po” in three ways:

First, subscribers can log in to the Smart App and tap the “For You Po” tile on the homepage to view their exclusive offers and proceed to checkout to complete their purchase.