Mindanaoan businesses elevate tech with ePLDT’s ASCEND Cloud Tech Day
By Advertiser on May 31, 2024
Amil Azurin, VP and Head of Cloud Tech Product Management, Innovations & Strategic Partnerships at ePLDT, Jiggs Calixto, AVP and Head of Customer Relationship Management Team for Mindanao at PLDT Enterprise, and Reggie Regino, VP and Chief Sales Officer at ePLDT lead the toast in ASCEND Davao towards a digitally-empowered Mindanao
ePLDT, the ICT subsidiary of PLDT Group, together with the PLDT’s business arm, PLDT Enterprise brought together enterprises, organizations, and members of the local government in Davao and Cagayan De Oro to explore the potential of Cloud, AI, and Data Center technologies in elevating their tech to their businesses’ and Mindanao’s advantage.
Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Regional Director Sittie Rahma Alawi (1st photo; 5th from left) and Davao City Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President, Roland Suico (2nd photo; 3rd from left), and Vice President for ICT, Xavier Eric Manalastas (2nd photo; 4th from left), joined the event.
Over 100 key executives and IT experts from various industries across Mindanao convened at the ASCEND Cloud Tech Days in Davao and Cagayan de Oro. The event highlighted the value of cloud and data center solutions integrated with cybersecurity strategies, offering Mindanaoan business leaders insights into solutions such as Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and Google Cloud Platform, Genesys Contact Center as a Solution, and Alibaba Cloud, among others.
Jerecho Ong (1st from left) and April Ong (2nd from left) of Red Construction Technik Ronald Chan (2nd from left) and Arvin Padayhag (1st from left) of Davao Light & Power Co. of Aboitiz Power(L-R) JP Silva from San Pedro College, Paulo Tajon from Davao Del Sur Provincial Hospital, and May Tajon from San Pedro College(L-R) Ritchie Roa and Caesar Chavez from WISP Network and Data Solution and Andre Baluete and Faith Baluete from AFTech.(L-R) Joselito Caharian from NAPOCOR -Mindanao Generation; Mary Ann Telen and Alex Maureal from USTP-CDO; and Karel Mark Dagus (5th from left) and John Rey Toston (6th from left) from Philippine Sinter Corporation(L-R) Christian Dale Varquez, Maria Christi Ionnisa Sala, Vanroe Ramas, Neil Gilbert Jamito, and Shin Jabonga from First Community Cooperative (FICCO)(L-R) Keithe Joseph Billones, Rhea Mykah Raterta, and Aldie Alia (8th from left) from MSU-IIT NMPC; Ferdinand Gacutno (4th from left), Raymond Curillan, and Glennlie Bendoy from Parasat Cable TV(L-R) Jason Kim Jurial, Network Administrator, Albert Alolino, Jr. System Administrator, Cleopy Ysula, IT System Admin, and Jessie Boy Magat, Jr. Network Administrator from Mindanao Consolidated Cooperative Bank (MCCB)Xavier Eric Manalastas (3rd from left), CEO of BPO Solutions Inc. and Vice President for ICT at Davao City Chamber of Commerce, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Domingo (4th and 5th from left), Part Owners of ShowTelJohnny Garcia (2nd from left), IT Director of Jose Rizal Memorial State UniversityJerome Arcenas (2nd from left), IT Staff, and Patrick Gamboa (3rd from left), MIS Head, from St. Peter’s College IliganJoselito Caharian (2nd from left), Division Manager at NAPOCOR -Mindanao Generation, Kathyline Bantilan (4th from left), IS / IT Specialist at NAPOCOR – AGUS 6&7 HPPC, and Nilo Manabat (5th from left), IS / IT Specialist at NAPOCOR – AGUS 6&7 HPPC
