Arch. Kaydee Velasco’s brilliant ideas on National Development

Last February 7, 2021, The dashing and always witty Secretary Salvador Panelo discussed in his radio program under RTVM the need for urban planning and mentioned Arch. Kaydee Marie Velasco, the award winning and young protege of Arch. Felino “Jun” Palafox who is the respected and premier urban planner of our generation. 

Arch. Kaydee Marie Velasco, the group CEO of VI Group of Companies where the award winning real estate company KMV Asia Development Corp is under, was commended by Secretary Panelo for her contributions as an advocate for green architecture and for her brilliant ideas in solving the problems especially in urban planning. 

Here’s the transcript of Secretary Salvador Panelo’s talk during his program. 

Elha Nympha reasserts confidence with new soulful single, “Do It”

Listen to Elha Nympha’s “Do It”: https://ElhaNympha.lnk.to/DoIt

Elha Nympha arrives with both finesse and maturity on “Do It,” her comeback single under MCA Music Inc. 

Now exploring a more sophisticated take on R&B, pop, and neo-soul, the former champion of The Voice Kids Season 2 reasserts confidence and sass in delivering a romantic confession that appeals beyond her particular demographic. 

How 5G technology could help one’s everyday life

Globe’s nationwide rollout of 5G technology is set to impact Filipinos’ lives in more ways than one.  This next-generation network is causing a ripple of developments that can help consumers keep in step with today’s fast-paced life.

Much like how the MIT Technology Review once described 5G as a “technological paradigm shift, similar to the shift from typewriter to computer,” Globe will help usher in a new era of connectivity that will help Filipinos discover and enjoy new ways to connect, watch, play and so much more.

Globe 5G is up to 20x faster than LTE, with fiber-fast speeds of up to 100 Mbps. It has an almost real-time latency allowing faster response time needed for new technologies.

New HBO Drama Series The Nevers Debuts This April

Created and Executive Produced by Joss Whedon, The Series Is Set In Victorian-era London About People Who Suddenly Manifest Special Abilities.

Created and executive produced by Joss Whedon, HBO’s new drama series The Nevers will debut this April with six-episodes on HBO GO and HBO. Watch the teaser trailer here. In the last years of Victoria’s reign, London is beset by the “Touched”: people – mostly women – who suddenly manifest abnormal abilities – some charming, some very disturbing. Among them are Amalia True (Laura Donnelly), a mysterious, quick-fisted widow, and Penance Adair (Ann Skelly), a brilliant young inventor. They are the champions of this new underclass, making a home for the Touched, while fighting the forces of… well, pretty much all the forces – to make room for those whom history as we know it has no place.

GMA Network launches game-changing device GMA Now

Innovating digital TV viewing with online interactivity on-the-go

Philippine media giant GMA Network is innovating Filipinos’ TV viewing experience anew as it officially unveils its mobile digital terrestrial television (DTT) receiver ‘GMA Now’ – a plug-and-play dongle that allows users to watch TV on the go for free and enjoy exclusive interactive features.

Globe builds teacher skills on early language literacy

Globe has launched another professional development training for teachers now focusing on early language literacy. Recognized by the Department of Education National Educators Academy of the Philippines, (DepED - NEAP)  this series of webinars coaches educators to effectively help very young students develop their communication skills through blended learning. This is in line with the DepEd campaign to improve teacher productivity and student performance.  

The training is led by Teach for the Philippines (TFP) under the banner of Globe’s Global Filipino Teachers (GFT) program featuring webinars that promote 21st century learning and digital resources for teachers. TFP is an award-winning non-stock, non-profit organization that works to provide Filipino children with inclusive, relevant, and excellent education.

ABS-CBN names Aldrin M. Cerrado as new Global COO

ABS-CBN Corporation, a leading media and entertainment network in Southeast Asia with global presence, has announced the appointment of Aldrin M. Cerrado as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of ABS-CBN Global Ltd., which oversees all of ABS-CBN's international subsidiaries and manages its global flagship brand, The Filipino Channel (TFC).

Cerrado succeeds Olivia De Jesus who has retired from the company effective January 31, 2021.  Prior to this appointment, Cerrado served as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Compliance Officer of ABS-CBN Corporation and was immediate past CFO of ABS-CBN Global.

In his capacity as ABS-CBN Global COO, Cerrado will provide the vision and leadership in steering and growing the business in a highly challenging global economic environment and in fast-evolving regional Filipino markets overseas.