Cebu Happenings

  𝐂𝐂𝐂𝐈 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐬 𝐏𝐋𝐃𝐓 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞 The Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) successfully held its annual bowling tournament on November 15, 2023 at SM City Cebu Bowling Center. Drawing participation from 11 esteemed companies, the event not only showcased friendly competition but also served as a poignant testament to the resilience and unity of the local business community following the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The spirited lineup of teams included Coinspect Philippines, Inc., CLI Premier Hotel International Incorporated – Citadines, Systems Variable Technicom, Incorporated, PLDT, Ludo and Luym Corporation, GT Cosmetics Manufacturing, OPASCOR, Plantation Bay, San Miguel Brewery Incorporated, and Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort. The diverse composition of players, hailing from various business tier, added a dynamic flair to the tournament, featuring decision-makers, ex

  𝐒𝐌 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐬 𝟑𝟗𝟕 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫-𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 A Celebration of Triumph: SMFI Presents 397 college scholar-graduates The SM Foundation (SMFI) celebrated the graduation of its 397 scholars from the class of 2023, including 8 summa cum laude, 72 cum laude, 55 magna cum laude, and 26 academic distinction awardees. Held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, the presentation of graduates served as a mark of the significant milestone in the scholars' academic journeys and a testament to their resilience and determination to uplift their families and illuminate a path for future generations. The inspiring event was joined by scholars' families, esteemed partners, and the SM Foundation's heads, including the foundation's Executive Director for Education Programs, Carmen Linda Atayde. In her address, Atayde emphasized the transformative power of education: "Behind these impressive statistics lie stories of triumph over

  𝐀𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐄𝐎 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐍 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 In a country where female representation in leadership roles remains a challenge, Mharicar 'Cai' Castillo-Reyes, President and CEO of the Asticom Group of Companies, emerges as a beacon of inspiration and excellence. The Asticom Group of Companies, a leading tech-enabled shared services and outsourcing provider within the Globe Group, has been making waves in the business sector. This year, the company's achievements were highlighted at the TITAN Women in Business Awards 2023. Under the exceptional guidance of Castillo-Reyes, Asticom clinched two esteemed PLATINUM awards: "Company of the Year" and the "Fastest Growing Company of the Year." With such a visionary leader at the helm, Asticom has witnessed remarkable growth and innovation. In its eight years of operation, the company has catered to a diverse range of industries, achieving an impr

  𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟓𝟒𝐊 𝐒𝐈𝐌𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐮𝐝 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐦 𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐥, 𝟑𝟑𝟒.𝟕% 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐 Leading digital solutions platform Globe blocked another record-high in fraud-linked SIMs in the first nine months of the year via its Stop Spam reporting portal, as it observed a staggering rise in the number of SIMs from other networks used in spam and scam activities. Globe blocked a total of 154,569 SIMs in the first nine months of the year, including 148,515 from other networks blacklisted, and 6,054 from its own network deactivated. This represents a steep climb from the total 35,558 blacklisted and deactivated SIMs within the same period last year. Notably, blacklisted SIMs– which include numbers from other networks– soared this year with 148,515 as of end September, an increase of over 667.8% from the same period last year at 19,343. Meanwhile, the number of Globe SIMs deactivated over fraud links decrease

  6 nabbed in separate cable theft incidents in Manila Globe security team continues close collaboration with local authorities Leading digital solutions platform Globe continues its intensified nationwide campaign against cable theft in close coordination with local authorities, resulting in the recent arrest of six cable thieves in Metro Manila. The incidents affected Globe’s enterprise customers, including those providing critical services such as banks and medical facilities. In an incident on September 20, suspects Edwin Zulueta, Kyle Epola, Joenel Caparas, and Jennerold Ellore were apprehended on M.H. Del Pilar Street, Malate, Manila after they were caught cutting and stealing 200 pairs of Innove copper cable wires approximately 28 meters long, affecting four circuits serving banks, clinics and an electronic store. They were booked at the Manila Police District Station 5 for further investigation and legal proceedings. Three days later, another suspect was caught stealing 20