Education, Health & Science

Glope partner schools prepare students for safe digital future Education/Health Globe has partnered with Unibersidad de Manila (UDM) and the Technological Institute of the Philippines (T.I.P.) Manila to promote responsible digital use among students through its Digital Thumbprint Program. Globe president and CEO Carl Cruz attended the event at UDM, where over 200 freshmen took part in cybersecurity workshops led by trained student ambassadors from T.I.P. Manila. The sessions covered cyber threats, online privacy, and proper online conduct. Launched almost 10 years ago, the program has now reached more than two million students across the country, with plans to expand further to help young Filipinos become safe and responsible digital citizens.

As San Beda University celebrates its 125th founding anniversary, it is partnering with PLDT Enterprise to upgrade digital systems across its campuses in Mendiola, Taytay, and Alabang.

Maxicare Healthcare Corp. is tapping financial technology to make preventive healthcare more affordable, partnering with consumer finance platform Billease to let Filipinos pay for prepaid health plans in installments instead of one upfront payment.

For generations, the Filipino dream came with a familiar checklist. Build a house. Buy land. Leave something tangible for the children.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. used his fifth State of the Nation Address on Monday to present an agenda centered on lowering household costs, strengthening energy security and accelerating infrastructure, signaling a renewed focus on economic resilience as global uncertainties persist.