PLDT Enterprise and 6D Technologies Help Businesses Bring IoT Closer to Everyday Operations

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PLDT Enterprise and 6D Technologies formalize their partnership to expand scalable IoT connectivity and support enterprise digital transformation across the Philippines. (L–R): Gilbert Gaw, First Vice President and Head of IT and Transformation Office, PLDT and Smart; Nico Alcoseba, First Vice President and Head of Product Management and Innovation, PLDT Enterprise; Manish Arora, Executive Director and Chief Revenue Officer, 6D Technologies; and Abhishek Bhalla, Vice President for APAC, 6D Technologies.

For many businesses, growth depends on being able to see what is happening across their operations in real time — where assets are, how devices are performing, when systems need attention, and how teams can respond faster when conditions change.

This is where connected technology becomes more than just infrastructure. It becomes a way for businesses to make better decisions, reduce delays, improve visibility, and serve customers with greater confidence.

PLDT Enterprise is taking another step toward making this possible for more Philippine businesses through its strategic partnership with 6D Technologies, a global telecommunications software company specializing in BSS/OSS platforms, IoT connectivity management, and digital transformation solutions for mobile network operators. Through the collaboration, PLDT Enterprise is strengthening its IoT capabilities to support more scalable, flexible, and enterprise-ready connectivity services across the country.

At the heart of the partnership is 6D Technologies’ IoT Connectivity Management Platform (CMP), a carrier-grade platform that helps telecom operators create, package, deploy, and manage IoT services at scale. It supports the full IoT lifecycle, including SIM provisioning, device onboarding, real-time usage monitoring, automated billing, and enterprise self-service portals.

Helping businesses see more and respond faster

The partnership is expected to support more IoT use cases across industries such as logistics, manufacturing, utilities, retail, and public services — sectors where reliable information and timely action can directly affect operations. It opens opportunities for use cases such as fleet tracking, smart metering, industrial automation, cold chain monitoring, smart surveillance, and connected car solutions.

For logistics companies, this can mean better visibility over vehicles and deliveries. For utilities, it can help improve monitoring across meters and field assets. For manufacturers, it can support smarter automation and equipment tracking. For retailers and public service organizations, it can help teams make faster decisions based on more accurate, real-time information.

Built on Smart’s 5G-enabled infrastructure, the platform is also positioned to support deployments even in hard-to-reach areas, helping bring connected solutions closer to businesses and communities that need them.

Making IoT easier to start, manage, and scale

For many enterprises, adopting IoT can feel complex. Businesses need to manage devices, connectivity, data usage, security settings, and cost — often across multiple sites and teams.

Through 6D’s platform capabilities, PLDT Enterprise can develop more dynamic bundled offerings, create more accessible starting points for SMEs and mid-market customers, and support customers as their IoT requirements grow over time. The platform’s flexible commercial engine, multi-tenant structure, and automated SIM and device lifecycle management are designed to help PLDT Enterprise respond more quickly to market demand and support enterprise growth with less back-end intervention.

With the new platform, enterprises can access capabilities such as seamless roaming support for connected devices across regions, eSIM enablement for more flexible and remote device provisioning, data pooling across multiple devices to optimize usage and cost efficiency, and enhanced APN management for more secure and customized network configurations.

The platform also introduces AI-powered IoT connectivity management — capabilities that go beyond dashboards to proactively flag anomalies, predict connectivity issues before they affect operations, and automatically optimize device performance and network usage across an enterprise’s entire connected fleet. For businesses managing hundreds or thousands of devices across multiple sites, this translates to fewer manual interventions and more reliable uptime.

Leaders from PLDT Enterprise and 6D Technologies come together to formalize their partnership aimed at strengthening scalable IoT connectivity solutions for Philippine businesses. (L–R): Manoj Jain, Global Head of Marketing, 6D Technologies; Abhishek Bhalla, Vice President for APAC, 6D Technologies; Manish Arora, Executive Director and Chief Revenue Officer, 6D Technologies; Gilbert Gaw, First Vice President and Head of IT and Transformation Office, PLDT and Smart; and Nico Alcoseba, First Vice President and Head of Product Management and Innovation, PLDT Enterprise.

A commitment to smarter, more connected businesses across the Philippines

For PLDT Enterprise, the partnership reflects a broader commitment to helping Philippine businesses move beyond basic connectivity and toward more intelligent, device-level digital operations.

“This partnership with 6D Technologies strengthens our ability to deliver more scalable and flexible IoT services to businesses across the Philippines,” said Nico Alcoseba, First Vice President and Head of Product Management and Innovation at PLDT Enterprise. “By enhancing our IoT platform capabilities, we are better positioned to help enterprises adopt connected technologies faster, support new use cases, and build smarter, more responsive operations.”

“The Philippines represents one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic IoT growth markets, and we see this partnership with PLDT Enterprise as a significant step in realizing that potential,” shared Manish Arora, Executive Director and Chief Revenue Officer of 6D Technologies. “Our platform is built to give operators the speed, visibility, and flexibility to launch and scale IoT services on their own terms — and we look forward to putting that to work for Philippine enterprises.”

By combining PLDT Enterprise’s network strength with 6D Technologies’ platform flexibility and automated lifecycle management, the collaboration aims to help more enterprises deploy connected solutions that are easier to manage, more responsive to operational needs, and built for long-term growth.

 

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About PLDT Enterprise 

PLDT Enterprise is the corporate business arm of PLDT, the leading telecommunications and digital services provider in the Philippines. Dedicated to delivering innovative fixed-line, wireless, and ICT solutions, PLDT Enterprise enables businesses to adapt to evolving technological needs, optimize efficiency, continuity, and connectivity, and enhance customer experience. With a strong commitment to doing business responsibly, PLDT Enterprise aims to contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by enabling digital transformation, championing meaningful innovations, and bridging the digital divide.

For more information, visit pldtenterprise.com.

About 6D Technologies

6D Technologies is a global telecommunications software company delivering BSS/OSS platforms, IoT connectivity management, and digital transformation solutions to mobile network operators worldwide. With a presence across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America, 6D Technologies enables operators to launch, manage, and scale digital services with greater speed and flexibility. Its product portfolio spans revenue management, subscriber lifecycle management, IoT connectivity, and AI-powered analytics — helping operators modernise their operations and create new revenue streams in an evolving digital landscape.

For more information, visit 6dtechnologies.com.

 

Keep emergency numbers within reach: A home safety reminder for Filipino families

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Emergency preparedness begins at home. Beyond keeping basic supplies such as food, water, medicine, flashlights, and batteries, every household should also have a clear communication plan in case of an emergency.

This includes knowing whom to call, keeping important emergency numbers visible, and ensuring family members have an accessible way to contact emergency hotlines, barangays, hospitals, relatives, or first responders when needed.

As families use different ways to stay connected every day, having a dedicated home phone line can be part of a household’s broader emergency preparedness plan. A landline gives family members, including children, seniors, and household helpers, a fixed and familiar way to contact emergency hotlines, barangays, hospitals, relatives, and first responders when urgent assistance is needed. More importantly, it helps give families added peace of mind at home, knowing that there is an accessible way to call for help when it matters most.

It also serves as an additional communication option at home, especially when family members need to quickly coordinate during an emergency.

Keep emergency numbers visible at home

A prepared household does not only know how to call for help. It also knows who to call.

Families are encouraged to keep a list of important emergency numbers in a visible and accessible area, such as beside the landline, on the refrigerator, near the main door, or in the family emergency kit. This helps ensure that anyone at home can act quickly, even under pressure.

Here are some important emergency numbers Filipino families may keep on hand:

●       National Emergency Hotline: 911

●       Philippine National Police: 117 / (02) 8722-0650

●       Philippine Red Cross: 143

●       MMDA Hotline: 136

●       Bureau of Fire Protection: Check the nearest local fire station or local government emergency hotline in your area.

●       Barangay / City / Municipal Emergency Hotline: Keep local emergency numbers updated and visible at home.

The Philippine Information Agency also reported that the Unified 911 Emergency Hotline handled more than 5.2 million calls from January to April 2026, showing how vital emergency hotlines have become for Filipinos during urgent situations.

Make emergency calling easier for everyone at home

To help households stay prepared, families may also consider the following:

1. Post 911 and other emergency numbers where everyone can see them. Place 911 prominently at the top of the list, followed by other important emergency numbers such as the local barangay, city rescue, fire station, hospital, and police hotlines. Keep the list beside the telephone, on the refrigerator, or in common areas where anyone at home can easily find it.
2. Teach children and seniors how to call for help. Make sure they know when to call 911, how to state their name, location, and the nature of the emergency, and who else  in the family to contact
3. Save local numbers, not just national hotlines. Barangay, city, municipal, hospital, and local rescue numbers can be reached more quickly and be more relevant depending on the situation.
4. Include communication in the family emergency plan. Aside from food, water, flashlights, and medicine, families should also prepare reliable ways to call for help and contact loved ones.

Emergency preparedness is not about relying on only one way to stay connected. It is about ensuring households have clear, accessible, and dependable ways to call for help, stay informed, and respond quickly.

Through its connectivity solutions, PLDT Home supports Filipino families in building safer and more connected homes. With fiber internet plans bundled with a landline phone, households can maintain a dedicated home communication line that supports everyday connection and emergency preparedness.

For more information, visit www.pldthome.com.

 

Grab and UNIQLO Turn Everyday App Moments Into Wearable Summer Keepsakes

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 The limited-edition UTme! “Blueprint for a 5-Star Summer” collection lets Filipinos wear their favorite Grab moments on shirts and totes, from food cravings to barkada rides

This summer, Grab Philippines and UNIQLO are inviting Filipinos to wear their best everyday Grab moments.

The two brands have launched “Blueprint for a 5-Star Summer,” a limited-edition UTme! collection that transforms familiar scenes from the Grab app into playful, wearable designs. Think food cravings finally satisfied, deliveries arriving just when you need them, spontaneous barkada plans, and that all-too-familiar “nagpa-Grab ako” moment brought to life on T-shirts and tote bags.

The collaboration marks the first partnership between a superapp and UNIQLO’s UTme! service in the Philippines. The customizable apparel is now available at select UNIQLO Printer Stores nationwide.

Designed in a blueprint-inspired visual style, the collection reimagines everyday Grab experiences as technical diagrams, complete with witty Filipino annotations. Each piece maps the small but memorable ways Grab fits into Filipino life, whether through a ride, a delivery, a meal, or a last-minute plan made under the summer sun.

Leading the lineup is “GUTOM NA AKO: A Technical Breakdown,” a tribute to the deeply relatable act of rewarding oneself with a well-earned treat, complete with notes like “Dasurb ko ’to.” “PA-GRAB MO NA YAN: A Technical Study” captures the everyday coordination behind successful deliveries, while “A GUIDE TO BOOKING A CHILL RIDE” maps out how Grab helps make spontaneous group plans easier through features like Group Ride.

Rounding out the collection is “THE INNER WORKINGS OF NAG-PA GRAB AKO,” which turns the familiar rush of meeting a rider or delivery-partner at the gate into a fun, wearable schematic.

Customers can print the designs on T-shirts and tote bags at participating UNIQLO Printer Stores, including the UNIQLO Manila Global Flagship Store, UNIQLO Mall of Asia, UNIQLO BGC High Street, UNIQLO Greenhills, UNIQLO Nuvali Sta. Rosa Roadside Store, UNIQLO Ayala Center Cebu, UNIQLO Davao Roadside Store.

To make the experience even more seamless, Grab is also offering users discounted rides to and from selected UNIQLO Roadside and Flagship stores nationwide. The promo gives users 10% off rides, capped at PHP 30 per ride, with no minimum fare requirement. Users can redeem the offer up to four times per month, or up to 36 times across the promo period.

The ride promo runs from 10 April 2026 to 27 February 2027, excluding the UNIQLO Thank You Festival.

Grab Philippines and UNIQLO will roll out the collection in two phases, with Phase 1 available until September 30, 2026. Customers can view the full design catalog and participating stores through UNIQLO’s official UTme! page.

Ballet Manila celebrates love and triumph with historic full-length world premiere of Paquita

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Filipino audiences have long embraced stories of sweeping romance, hidden identities, and hard-won triumph. Ballet Manila now brings these themes to life in a landmark moment: the country’s first ever, full length staging of the classical masterpiece Paquita. Choreographed by the company’s founder and artistic director, Lisa Macuja Elizalde, the production goes onstage at the Aliw Theater, Pasay City, with performances on June 19 at 8:00 p.m. and June 20–21 at 5:00 p.m.

Ballet Manila principal dancers Abigail Oliveiro and Joshua Enciso

Though Paquita is a cornerstone of classical ballet, it is rarely performed in its entirety. And because of its dramatic narrative, Lisa believes that it will be remarkably relatable, to the Filipino. Lisa describes the narrative as “quite like a soap opera, with twists and turns that are amusing and entertaining which is perfect for Filipinos who love a great story or telenovela.”

Set in Spain, the story follows a young Romani woman who saves the life of a French officer, Lucien, from a governor’s assassination plot. Along the way, she discovers her own noble heritage, allowing the couple to overcome rigid social barriers and marry in a happy ending that many Filipinos love.

The journey to this landmark production began in March 2025, when Paquita’s grand divertissement was performed during Ballet Manila’s Pearl Gala celebration. The brief excerpt sparked a deeper curiosity in Lisa as she recalled starting to dig into the story behind the ballet excerpt: “When I finally read it in full, I decided that it would be exciting and perfectly manageable to present a two-act classical ballet to the Filipino audience.”

While the production honors its classical roots, Macuja Elizalde intentionally avoided watching existing versions to keep her choreography entirely her own. “I started to build the ballet chapter by chapter in my head," she explained. "But the actual creation didn’t happen until I was in the studio in front of the dancers.”

Working closely with her team has reinforced Ballet Manila’s strong Russian ballet foundation. Lisa noted that the company’s 40-member ensemble is the perfect size to handle the intricate, challenging choreography. At the heart of this production, two luminous pairs alternate in the main characters role: Joshua Enciso with Abigail Oliveiro, both principal dancers, and Shamira Drapete with Jos David Andes, both soloists. Together they embody the dual spirit of Paquita and Lucien, bringing fresh brilliance to one of classical ballet’s most dazzling showcases.

For Oliveiro, stepping into the shoes of Paquita under Lisa’s guidance has been an incredibly rewarding and collaborative experience, “It is always a good experience, and she is very clear in what she wants while keeping an open mind," Oliveiro shared. "I try to listen and observe what Ma'am Lisa wants from the ballet, character, or scene so I can understand her vision and fulfill it.”

The role also offers Oliveiro a rare chance to showcase a different side of her artistry. “I realized I had to tap into my more playful side which, dare I say, is not a common theme in a lot of my repertoire," she added. "So I’m certainly enjoying being playful.”

Ultimately, the creative team and cast hope the production leaves audiences feeling uplifted and delighted. As Lisa concludes: “I hope the audience will laugh at the comedic scenes and swoon in the romantic ones; as well as stand up and scream during the technically difficult portions! I hope the audience comes out of the theater smiling and humming the music.”

The Philippine ballet scene will reach another milestone with the historic world premiere of Paquita on June 19 at 8:00 p.m., June 20 & 21 at 5:00 p.m. Keep up-to-date with Ballet Manila’s schedule of performances and celebration events by visiting Ballet Manila’s website www.balletmanila.com.ph or Ticketworld page www.ticketworld.com.ph

Ceelin Gummies with Zinc Redefines Protection with Leveled-Up Immunity, Made Fun and Easy for Every Day

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The Vitamin C + Zinc gummy in the market that makes daily defense truly enjoyable for kids

Children are constantly exposed to everyday environments that challenge their immune systems. As parents, how do we ensure that our kids are always protected, even when they’re outside, playing for hours on end? What measures do we take to give them leveled-up immunity support?

Built on the idea that daily protection should be more of a habit than a chore is Ceelin Gummies with Zinc, which presents leveled-up immunity support. As the newest Vitamin C + Zinc gummy in the market, it redefines what daily vitamins can look, feel, and taste like – thoughtfully designed for kids to genuinely enjoy.

Ceelin Gummies with Zinc combines Vitamin C and Zinc in convenient, individually packed bear-shaped, gummies in orange flavor that kids can enjoy anytime, anywhere. It is designed to help support children’s leveled up immunity and make daily supplementation an enjoyable, kid-friendly routine, alongside proper diet and exercise.

Celebrity Mom Host, Nadine Samonte, with Ceelin’s CeeCee Bear and Scouts at the Legazpi Sunday Market

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To fully showcase how taking vitamins can be consistently fun and exciting, Ceelin Gummies with Zinc visited Legazpi Sunday Market in Makati City on May 24 with CeeCee Bear, the best friend of kids for fun, easy, daily immunity. Together with celebrity mom Nadine Samonte, CeeCee Bear interacted with kids and invited them to take on the thrilling “CeeCee Says Challenge.”

Nadine Samonte conversing with moms and kids at the Legazpi Sunday Market

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The CeeCee Says Challenge brought pure joy and lighthearted fun as Nadine and CeeCee Bear led the kids through playful cues that got them shouting, jumping, and laughing. What started as simple actions gradually leveled up into more exciting challenges, mirroring how Ceelin Gummies with Zinc raises the bar with leveled-up immunity support that children can truly enjoy.

Beyond the challenge, the activation also opened up light and engaging immunity conversations with moms, where they were asked simple questions about their everyday habits and routines in helping level up their children’s immunity. To make the experience more authentic, moms and kids were also invited to try Ceelin Gummies with Zinc on the spot, allowing their genuine reactions to the product’s look, feel, and taste to come through naturally.

Moms and kids happily posing at the Ceelin Gummies with Zinc booth at the Legazpi Sunday Market

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To cap it off, Nadine and CeeCee Bear handed out Ceelin Gummies with Zinc to the participants and their parents, encouraging consistency in daily vitamin intake by turning immunity time into something kids can truly look forward to.

Make daily immunity support yummy, enjoyable, convenient, and consistent with the new Ceelin Gummies with Zinc, also available in Ceelin Gummies with Vitamin C, available in drugstores nationwide and on e-commerce platforms. For more information, follow Ceelin on Facebook (@UnilabCeelin), Instagram (@ceelin.ph), and TikTok (@ceelinunilab)

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