Eastern Communications Achieves Increased Revenue, Furthers Mindanao Expansion in 2025

[From L to R:] Eastern Communications’ (EC) AVP and Head of Marketing & Customer Experience Jed Estanislao, EC Product Manager Edwin De Jesus, EC CAN Planning & Engineering Head Rachelle Roque, EC Brand Communications Head Hannah Lazatin, and Contributing Editor of Asian Business Review, Simon Hyatt.

According to the latest e-Conomy SEA report by Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company, the Philippines recorded the fastest-growing internet economy among six Southeast Asian nations in 2024. Driven largely by the rising e-commerce sector, the country’s digital economy surged by 20%, with its gross merchandise value (GMV) rising from $26 billion in 2023 to $31 billion in 2024.

Developers and professionals gather in Mindanao to learn new insights in technology

DEVCON celebrates 15 years with a successful Mindanao summit, partners with DOST for climate innovation

DEVCON, the country's leading volunteer tech organization, celebrated its 15th anniversary with a two-day tech summit held on June 29-30 at SMX Convention Center, Lanang, Davao City in Mindanao. This strategic shift towards supporting regional tech ecosystems reflects DEVCON's commitment to a digitally transformed Philippines for all.

A commitment to inclusive innovation

"This year's decision to support and host a major summit in Mindanao wasn't just about location," emphasized Dom De Leon, DEVCON's Executive Director. "It reflects DEVCON’s intention to empower regional tech leaders and bring the best of global technology and inspiration that's most relevant to Mindanao."

Globe expands 5G access in Visayas, Mindanao with fresh builds

Explores life-enabling applications across sectors

Globe installed 41 more 5G sites across Visayas and Mindanao in 2023 in line with its strategic rollout of the technology, as it continues to test for certain applications that will enable Filipinos across social classes.

Globe added 27 more sites in Visayas and 14 new ones in Mindanao last year, as part of its broader initiative to enhance digital connectivity in the areas of health, education, finance, and entertainment.

Visayas, a vibrant and culturally rich region in the heart of the Philippines, is known for its vital contributions to the country's economy through its robust industry and services sector.

Globe expands 5G coverage in 17 cities in NCR, Visayas & Mindanao

Keeping true to its promise of bringing the latest technology to other parts of the country, Globe has expanded its 5G coverage to 17 key cities in Metro Manila, Visayas and Mindanao.

The company is accelerating upgrades of its existing technology to improve further the connectivity, mobile experience, and unlock vast potentials for its customers as 5G technology in Bacolod, Boracay, Iloilo, Talisay, Lapu-Lapu, Cordova, Minglanilla  and Cebu City in Visayas; and in Davao City and Cagayan De Oro in Mindanao becomes available.