Thriving in Davao’s Digital Surge

Ariel Mendiola Ello, Founder of Huar I.T. Solutions 

The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally transformed our relationship with technology, highlighting the critical importance of internet connectivity in modern professional and personal life. As cities worldwide embrace this digital transformation, Davao City and Region stand at the forefront of this technological revolution. The DICT-Davao initiative is strategically positioning the city as an emerging IT-BPM hub, with ambitious plans to expand the region's IT-BPM workforce by 150,000 professionals by 2028. Recent 2024, surveys indicate significant progress, with the department already successfully growing the regional workforce by 80,000.

From Davao with Love

Big Bean Cafe Store Operations Manager, Divine Villaruz

A new homebrew aroma is emanating from the corner of Leon M. Guerrero St, Davao City. Its source? Big Bean Cafe. Open twenty-four hours a day, serving a wide range of high-quality coffee, beverages & refreshments. Complemented by a menu of pasta, Neapolitan pizza, breakfast meals, baked goods, and many more. Wafting above the rest in terms of service and food quality.

The reason? Handcrafted doughs, according to Divine Villaruz, Store Operations Manager of Big Bean Cafe. Serving their customers artisanal foods that taste like home with each bite. Displaying a level of personal care that distinguishes it from established brands and typical coffee shops.

Chief to Chef: Transforming His Community Through Taste

Chad’s Cafe Bar and Grill CEO and Head Chef Richard Gomez

Establishing a new venture in today's competitive landscape presents challenges. Yet, CEO and Head Chef Richard Gomez and his restaurant, Chad's Cafe, Bar & Grill distinguish themselves with their community-focused approach. A former police officer, Mr. Gomez became an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW), beginning his journey as a dishwasher in Madrid. There he discovered his passion for cooking. Late last year, fulfilled his dream by opening Chad’s Cafe, Bar & Grill in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur.

Brgy S2S: Walang-Sawang Saya, Laro, Papremyo at Mas Pinabilis na Prepaid Fiber Internet Hatid sa mga Cagay-anon!

Cagayan De Oro – Kasunod ng matagumpay na paglulunsad ng BRGY S2S sa General Trias, Cavite, maghahatid naman ng kasiyahan, palaro, at papremyo ang Surf2Sawa at Converge sa darating na Sabado, November 30, 2024, sa Calaanan Zone 10 Covered Court, Brgy. Canitoan, Cagayan de Oro City mula 7AM hanggang 6PM! Halina’t makiisa sa mga exciting na activities at tuklasin ang mas pinabilis na prepaid fiber internet ng Surf2Sawa na ngayon ay magiging available na sa Cagayan de Oro!

Brgy S2S: Walang-Sawang Saya, Laro, Papremyo at Mas Pinabilis na Prepaid Fiber Internet Para sa Lahat ng Caviteño

Kasunod ng matagumpay na launch ng BRGY S2S sa San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, maghahatid naman ng kasiyahan, palaro, at papremyo ang Surf2Sawa at Converge sa darating na Sabado, November 9, 2024, sa General Trias Memorial Elementary School Brgy. San Juan, General Trias Cavite mula 7AM hanggang 6PM! Kasabay nito ang paglunsad ng mas pinabilis na prepaid fiber internet ng Surf2Sawa na maari nang magamit ng mga Caviteno!

Sa mga nakaraang taon lamang, malaki ang naiambag ng Cavite sa pag-unlad ng Pilipinas. Pati na rin sa bilang ng populasyon, itinuturing ang Cavite bilang isa sa mga pinakamalalaki at pinakamabilis na lumagong probinsya sa bansa. Dahil dito, ikinagagalak ng Surf2Sawa na bumisita sa Cavite upang magbigay ligaya sa mga tao at itampok ang kahalagahan ng pagtutulungan at pagiging konektado ng bawat komunidad.

Converge ICT Solutions Inc. Secures Win at Asian Experience Awards 2024

The telecommunication service provider was given commendation for its one-stop application that caters to customers’ tailored needs.

Converge ICT Solutions Inc. was regarded as the Philippines Digital Experience of the Year - Broadband Telecommunication awardee at the Asian Experience Awards 2024. The company received such an honour for its innovative Converge GoFiber app and FB Chatbot.

Digital transformation journey

As the digital landscape rapidly advances, Converge has pursued to fundamentally transform its technology and business processes through the Converge GoFiber app and FB Chatbot. More than being traditional system upgrades, these initiatives represent a complete reimagining of the customer experience.

Brgy S2S: Walang-Sawang Saya, Laro, Papremyo at Mas Pinabilis na Prepaid Fiber Internet Para sa Lahat ng Bulakenyo!

San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan – Matapos ang matagumpay na pagdiriwang sa BRGY S2S - Cebu, handog ng Surf2Sawa, powered by Converge, ang isa nanamang masayang selebrasyon na ngayon ay gaganapin sa Brgy. Gaya-Gaya, San Jose del Monte, Bulacan. Papaunlakan ang event sa Marangal Elementary School, Novaliches Street sa darating na Sabado, October 19, 2024 mula 7AM hanggang 6PM. Inaasahang makikisalo ang mga kilalang personalidad na tagapaghatid ng S2S tulad nina Melai Cantiveros - Francisco, Cheche Tolentino, Joy Cancio, at SB New Gen! Ang kapanapanabik na kaganapan ay hindi lang maghahatid ng saya, palaro at mga premyo dahil kaabikat ng mga aktibidad na ito ang layuning magpaabot ng access sa mas pinabilis na prepaid internet connection na Unli, Mura at Walang Kontrata! 

Brgy S2S - Cebu, Matagumpay: Mga Cebuano Nagalak sa Pinabilis Na Prepaid Fiber Internet

Talisay City, Cebu – 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.

Brgy S2S: Walang-Sawang Saya, Laro, Papremyo at Mas Pinabilis na Prepaid Fiber Internet Hatid sa Cebu

Talisay City, Cebu – 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.

Converge Unlocks Next-Level Hospitality with Converge Concierge with SkyTV

Converge ICT Solutions Inc., the Philippines’ leading fiber broadband and business solutions provider, unveiled its groundbreaking product, Converge Concierge with SkyTV, set to transform the Philippine hospitality sector. This innovative all-in-one smart tv solution promises to streamline hotel operations and to elevate guests’ experiences, marking a new era in hospitality technology.

Converge Concierge with SkyTV integrates world-class cutting-edge technology with the company’s renowned high-speed broadband internet to create a comprehensive hospitality solution. The product features an in-room entertainment and information hub, complete with IoT-enabled smart controls and the high-definition IPTV solution, “SkyTV”.

Converge Crowned Fastest Internet Provider in Philippines for Second Consecutive Year

Ookla® Speedtest Awards™ recognizes Converge for unparalleled speed and consistency

Converge ICT Solutions Inc. (PSE: CNVRG), the Philippines’ leading fiber broadband provider, has once again secured its position as the undisputed leader in broadband industry, clinching the prestigious Ookla® Speedtest Award™ for the *Fastest Internet Provider in the Philippines for the first two quarters of 2024. This marks the second consecutive year that Converge has outpaced competitors, solidifying its commitment to delivering unparalleled digital experiences to Filipino households and businesses.

Brgy S2S: Walang-Sawang Saya, Palaro, at Papremyo Hatid ng Surf2Sawa at Converge sa Inyong Lugar

Ayon sa census (PSA 2020), halos 35 porsyento ng populasyon sa bansa o kulang-kulang 9.5 milyong households ang kabilang sa may mga pinakamababang income. Ang nasabing bilang ng mga pamilya ay nagsusumikap na matustusan ang kanilang pang araw-araw na pangangailangan tulad ng tirahan, pagkain, edukasyon, at pati na rin access sa internet data.

Kaya naman nakakatuwa ang kalalabas lang na balita na mas dumami na ang bilang ng masang Pilipino ang naging konektado sa unlimited internet dahil sa reliable, affordable, at flexible prepaid fiber plan ng Converge na Surf2Sawa (S2S).

Kaya para ipagdiwang ang patuloy na paglago ng S2S, inanunsyo ng kumpanya ang bagong proyekto na siguradong kagigiliwan ng mga fiberkads sa iba't-ibang lugar sa bansa. 

Globe, Converge embark on co-build projects in Bicol and Leyte for improved capacity, network resilience

Globe and Converge are spearheading co-build projects in the Bicol Region and Leyte Province to extend fiber optic networks and improve delivery of reliable connectivity, marking a key industry milestone in collaborative network expansion.

Through a partnership sealed in February 2022, Globe and Converge embarked on its first joint project in 2022: a co-build spanning 137 kilometers from Pili, Camarines Sur, to Legazpi City, Albay. Utilizing cutting-edge technology, this venture includes the deployment of state-of-the-art microduct solution underground facilities. This project wrapped up in  Q3 of 2022.

Following the success of the initial undertaking, a second co-build project in Leyte Province began in the third quarter of 2023. Spanning 209 kilometers to connect Tacloban and Maasin via Baybay, it is currently 80% complete and is expected to conclude by the third quarter of 2024.

Converge capped off 2021 strong with improved consistency scores across 5 regions

Ookla®, the global leader in internet testing and analysis, recently verified Converge ICT Solutions Inc. as the most consistent fixed internet provider in 5 regions for the last quarter of 2021, namely Metro Manila, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Ilocos Region, and Cagayan Valley with consistency scores of 82.6, 81.45, 82.99, 80.36, and 85.59 respectively.

Converge’s Q4 2021 score also showed improvement from the same year’s Q1 score of 72.75 to 82.2% consistency score, measuring the percentage of a provider’s samples that equals or exceeds a fixed threshold of 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload.

Likewise, with the thousands of consumer-initiated tests taken with Speedtest®, Converge results showed a median latency rate of 4ms and a jitter rate of 2ms for the last quarter of 2021. The former measures how quickly a device gets a response after a user sends out a request, while the latter measures the delay between when a signal is transmitted and when it’s received. 

Redefining the telecommunications industry, Converge Time of Day bags 3 international awards in 2021

Its first-in-the-market Time of Day offering leads in bringing in the accolades because of its unique and innovative service

In line with Converge ICT Solutions, Inc.’s commitment to defying the status quo and disrupting the Philippine market, the company continues to make a mark in the telecommunications industry through its multi-awarded product, Time of Day. Seven months after its launch, Time of Day bags recognitions from international awarding bodies 2021 Asian Technology Excellence Awards, 2021 International Business Magazine Excellence Awards, and 2021 International Finance Awards.

Converge takes home coveted Technology Company of the Year Award

Converge ICT Solutions Inc., the country’s leading fiber broadband provider, continues to gain national prominence as it was recently awarded as the Straive Technology Company of the Year Award in the 12th Asia CEO Awards, besting seven other Philippine ICT companies for the coveted award.

Converge continues its winning streak in both the international and national stage for its demonstrated innovation and technological prowess with the recent win in the annual Asia CEO Awards. According to the national award-giving body, nominees of the Straive Technology Company of the Year award are judged according to: management achievement, financial contribution, recognition, pioneering achievements, and social commitment.

Thus, the category recognizes Converge’s excellence across the areas of technical expertise, financial growth, company reputation, and social responsibility - reflecting a well-rounded and holistic growth.

Converge bags 2 regional awards for entrepreneurial excellence

Converge ICT Solutions Inc., the country’s only pure fiber broadband provider, was recognized at the 15th Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2021 Regional Edition as a beacon of excellence in the Philippines telecommunications & ICT industry. The company was awarded for Corporate Excellence while Co-Founder and CEO, Dennis Anthony H. Uy was lauded as a Master Entrepreneur for the second year in a row. 

“I started Converge several years ago with the goal to reach the unserved and underserved in the Philippines, to provide internet connection that is at par with the best in the world,” said Converge CEO Dennis Anthony H. Uy who received the award. “This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication that we have put into building a world-class digital highway for the country.”

Converge expands domestic footprint to boost fiber power in Luzon

Converge ICT Solutions Inc., the country’s first pure end-to-end fiber internet service provider, is strengthening its foothold in South, Central, and North Luzon with its ‘Go Deep’ strategy. 

With this roadmap, Converge aims to deepen the penetration and network reach in the existing markets, as well as expand in untapped provinces especially in North Luzon. The company continues to extensively rollout its fiber optic network to cover more cities and boost its customer service by adding manpower, communications channels, and service vehicles to proceed with its aggressive efforts despite the challenges of the pandemic. 

5 Benefits of Having Fast and Consistent Internet Connection in our Everyday Lives

When strong and reliable connectivity is no longer a luxury, but now a necessity  

With the pandemic forcing the majority of people to work or study from home, and even shift their businesses to online platforms, it has become imperative for every Filipino to be constantly connected to the internet. However, it is not enough to simply be connected. Ideally, you would want your internet connection to be strong, reliable, and consistent all the time, regardless if you’re working from home or binge-watching your favorite Netflix series.

Converge ICT beats other providers in Netflix’s ISP Speed Index

The monthly index by Netflix showcases the best internet provider for streaming

Popular streaming service, Netflix, has long taken the Philippines by storm. With content ranging from animated movies perfect for kids and kids-at-heart, works from talented local filmmakers, to feel-good K-dramas, more and more Filipino subscribers are hooked to Netflix.

As an online streaming service, availing a Netflix subscription and enjoying the millions of hours of its content, uninterrupted and in the highest possible quality, require a stable internet connection for subscribers to fully enjoy their viewing experience.