August 4, 2023

KodeGo bridges STEM gender-employment gap, opens new opportunities for women in tech

KodeGo, the innovative online tech boot camp by Globe's 917Ventures, is charting a new course for women in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields by providing opportunities that aim to address gender disparity in local employment.

The Philippines currently exhibits a 22% gender-based disparity in the STEM workforce, the largest in Southeast Asia, according to a study by professional networking platform LinkedIn. Although women make up 58.8% of employees in non-STEM fields, this figure dramatically falls to a mere 36.3% within the STEM sectors.

KodeGo's mission to democratize education for all is proving to be instrumental in this context, equalizing opportunities for women in these rapidly evolving and highly sought-after disciplines.

The online boot camp has a curriculum patterned after in-demand tech skills and soft skills sought by companies. Short-term tech-related courses include Full-Stack Web Development, UX Design, and WordPress Development.

KodeGo has seen an increasing number of women enrolling in its programs, with the number rising as
KodeGo increased the number of boot camps it offers. Currently, women make up 26% of KodeGo’s student population, with a total of 572 as of June 2023– a testament to increased female interest in traditionally male-dominated fields because of KodeGo’s dedication to offering accessible, gender-neutral education.

"KodeGo is deeply committed to addressing the glaring STEM gender-employment gaps in the country," said Cristina Gervasio, Entrepreneur-in-Residence at KodeGo. "By providing quality training, we aim to empower Filipinos, no matter what their gender may be so that they could be more competitive in the IT industry. We envision a future where the tech world sees equal representation of genders, fostering innovation, diversity, and resilience."

Recognizing that the most significant drop in female representation in the STEM workforce occurs between graduation and employment, KodeGo is intensifying efforts to provide a seamless transition for its graduates. By partnering with top-tier companies, KodeGo ensures graduates receive first-rate education and gain hands-on experience in real-world projects, further cementing their place in the STEM workforce.

As an initiative under 917Ventures, KodeGo signifies the Globe Group's ongoing commitment to improving the caliber of Filipino software engineers and promoting gender equality in the tech sector.

For more information about KodeGo and 917Ventures and how they are empowering women in the STEM fields, please visit www.kodego.ph and www.917ventures.com.



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About KodeGo
KodeGo is a study now, pay later tech school offering boot camps on different IT courses to equip beginners, upskillers, and career shifters with critical and highly in-demand skills while offering company-matching support to jumpstart and progress their IT career. KodeGo is a portfolio company under Globe’s corporate venture builder, 917Ventures.

Bringing out your Awesome: Do More, Be More with Galaxy A24 LTE


Do more and be more with a phone that lets you discover more of the awesome life: the Galaxy A24 LTE. From using multiple apps to watching videos or making content to capture your style, it is hitting all levels of awesomeness with every click. Whether you are finding new hobbies, living your main character era, or catching the latest trending video on social media, this phone is here to help you display and capture your most awesome self!

Be on track with every click and snap

Get the best out of your long list of activities as the Galaxy A24 LTE offers the powerful Mediatek 6789 processor. This awesome phone can absolutely keep up with all your apps, from accomplishing assignments, attending meetings, beating deadlines, giving time to learning new hobbies, or even observing hours spent on social media platforms. On top of that, the MT6789 is super energy efficient so low battery worries are a thing of the past.

It is always a time to learn more while utilizing the Galaxy A24 LTE to unlock your skills. Whether you want to explore content creation and editing or take a couple of masterclasses, the Galaxy A24 LTE provides excellent performance and an awesome super AMOLED display for brighter screens and more brilliant colors— all while consuming less power so you stay online for longer.

Always awesomely on point in every take

The Galaxy A24 LTE definitely captures every bit of awesomeness when it comes to content creation. Whether you take photos from the front or 0.5x selfies, do fit checks, record vlogs for the gram, live-stream, you can be sure your content will always be on point! With the 50-megapixel main camera, a 5-megapixel ultra-wide, and a 2-megapixel macro lens of the Galaxy A24 LTE, you will be able see how you slayed at every angle.

Revamp your presence, upgrade the awesomeness

With effortless shifting from one app to another with the Galaxy A24 LTE, you can be sure to swiftly launch your social media glow-up. Scrolling is quick and easy, so revamping your social media presence and sharing memes is super smooth. You also don’t need to worry about the memory space it may take up as the Galaxy A24 offers 128GB storage so you have room to spare to capture all the awesome events - you even have up to 1TB of Micro SD slot for core memories you want to keep.

An awesome smartphone at an awesome price

Showcase your awesome vibe as Samsung offers this in two captivating colors: – the funky trendsetting Awesome Lime and the mysterious baddie Awesome Graphite - and get the Samsung Galaxy A24 LTE now at the pocket-friendly price of only PHP 14,990! When you purchase the Galaxy A24 LTE from May 15 to August 6, you'll also receive a free 25W travel adapter and 128GB SD card worth P1,749 from authorized Samsung Stores. You can also take advantage of 0% installment via credit card and affordable installment plans with Home Credit.

Get these exclusive deals so you can do more and be more awesome!

For more information, check out: https://www.samsung.com/ph/



August 3, 2023

From Spectator to Finalist: A Dancer’s Journey to the Red Bull Dance Your Style National Finals

The  Red Bull Dance Your Style Cebu Qualifiers has been nothing short of spectacular! The energy in the venue was electrifying as dancers from all over Cebu showcased their incredible talent and passion for dance. The Red Bull Dance Your Style competition truly lived up to its name, with each dancer bringing their unique style and flair to the stage.

On the right: Baby Titan and Taw

Red Bull Dance Your Style Philippines brings talent, skill, and unique moves to the stage for all to witness. Having experienced pure talent dominate the stage leaves an encouraging and inspiring note to the dancers and enthusiasts in the audience that it could be them dancing on the stage one day. It was certainly that way for a finalist of the Cebu Qualifiers, Taw.

As someone who’s been an audience member in the first Red Bull Dance Your Style tournament, Taw had always admired the dancers' performances from afar. His admiration eventually led him to travel from Bacolod to Manila just to show support for the first Red Bull Dance Your Style winner, Mickey. A year later, Taw decided to take a leap of faith and participate in the next Red Bull Dance Your Style Cebu Qualifiers.

When asked what his practice regimen was like, Taw answered, “Lagi ko pong minamaster yung mga basic foundation ng style ko. Yung hinihigitan ko po yung mga vocabs ko then nag aaral ng mga panibagong sets/blowups. Laking tulong po talaga yung pag training araw-araw.”

Despite having to balance his work and his solo dance training, as well as not allowing himself to slack off, Taw’s hard work, dedication, and confidence in himself and his skills paid off, even landing him a spot as a regional finalist.

“Di ko inexpect na na-appreciate ng mga tao yung pinakita kong rounds during the Cebu Qualifier. Kaya sobrang saya ko na isa ako sa mga nakapasok sa National Finals. Hanggang ngayon hindi parin ako makapaniwala.” Taw shared after being asked what it felt like to get into the National Finals.

While Taw’s story is nothing short of inspirational, it’s not without its challenges, particularly when it comes to financial constraints. According to him, his life so far meant there are needs within his family that needed to be prioritized, leaving little for himself and his creative endeavors. With a lot of support from his friends and family, however, Taw was able to seek financial assistance and aid, receiving sponsorships and donations from his friends and students.

Knowing that the Red Bull Dance Your Style National Finals would be a fierce competition, Taw is determined to triple his efforts in preparing for the competition. He recognizes that, to stand out among the best dancers in the world, he needs to push himself beyond his limits and elevate his skills to a whole new level.

Even with the tough competition ahead, Taw is optimistic and leaves an encouraging message to anyone looking for a sign to participate in future Red Bull Dance Your Style qualifiers. “Sa mga gustong mag try battle and matutong sumayaw wag po kayong kabahan. Lahat naman po ay may tamang proseso. Invest your craft and learn your style kasi better na alam mo yung ginagawa mo at yung sayaw mo. Lagi niyong isipin na lahat tayo ay nagsimula sa hindi marunong. Kasi kung kinaya po namin, kaya nito rin ‘yan. Huwag matakot sumubok, wala namang mawawala.”

Taw is set to be one of 16 finalists competing at the National Finals this September 2. The champion of the National Finals will then advance to the World Finals, representing the Philippines against the top dancers from around the globe —the World Finals of Red Bull Dance Your Style in Germany in November this year.

For more updates and news about the upcoming Red Bull Dance Your Style event, visit https://redbulldanceyourstyle.com/ and the following social media pages:

Instagram and TikTok: @redbullph @redbulldance

Landco Towers, Family-friendly Resort Condominiums South of Metro Manila

Landco Towers at East Bay Residences, are modern resort condominiums in a laid-back neighborhood strategically situated at KM21 East Service Road, Sucat, Muntinlupa City. 

There are five Landco Towers that offer an ideal home for families to enjoy a leisurely pace of urban life amid a scenic resort landscape, the convenience of a retail strip and family-friendly facilities, and accessibility to business hubs and schools.
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Landco offers RFO (Ready for Occupancy) Units in East Bay Residences
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With a community built to make one’s family feel right at home, it is natural to pick the vibrant neighborhood of Landco Towers to settle down in, especially with the availability of RFO (Ready for Occupancy) units built by Landco Pacific Corporation. The Landco Towers in this mid-rise condominium enclave are comprised of Chelsea Towers 1 to 3 and Bryant Tower with 25.5 sqm. studio, 37.1 sqm. one-bedroom and 46.8 sqm two-bedroom units; and Hudson Tower which houses the 28.06 sqm. regular, 33 sqm. deluxe, 35.08 sqm. premier and 39.26 sqm. executive units.

Charisse Santiano, Sales and Marketing Manager, Landco, zeroed in on her perfect family home in a condo unit at Landco Towers. As a single mom, she shared her experience to help future condo buyers, and investors on their house hunt.

A pleasant community that is located near top-rated schools, business, and leisure hubs


Santiano decided to invest in a 2-bedroom unit at Landco Towers (then named Tribeca) in 2015 and move in a year after. The location and its environment are crucial factors when she determined her new home with her family. She deemed that children are very much a product of the environment in which they are raised. The condominium community is nearby high-performing schools, and individuals and families that live on the property are mostly professionals or business owners who also value hard work and integrity. Landco Towers are ideal homes for raising children.

“My children went to De La Salle Zobel from grade school to high school and travel time from my former home in Las Pinas was around 45 minutes to one hour due to the heavy traffic along Alabang-Zapote Road. As a hands-on mom, I used to bring them to and fetch them back from school, despite my full-time work. I grew tired of the daily grind and decided to transfer to Landco Towers to cut my travel time to about 15-20 minutes. My kids eventually transferred to the Vermosa campus of DLSZ, located along Daang Hari, which is very accessible from Landco Towers via the MCX (Muntinlupa Cavite expressway) exit,” Santiano said.

“For work, my office in Alabang is just 15 minutes away and I seldom get caught up in traffic jams. On weekends, when my family would like to go to the shopping mall or dine out, Makati, Bonifacio Global City and Alabang commercial hubs are very accessible via SLEX or Skyway. Sta. Rosa and Tagaytay are relatively nearby for out-of-town getaways. Batangas is approximately two to three hours away. Even the northern destinations such as Pampanga, Clark, or Subic are accessible via Skyway,’ she expounded.

“It's an added advantage that the resort condominium community is very peaceful and quiet, making long walks around the property enjoyable. Everyone is friendly here from my neighbors to the property management staff composed of the security, maintenance, and administrative team,” she added.

When one’s children are raised in a good neighborhood, parents give them a good head start in life and set for them a standard to follow when they are grown-ups and looking to start up their own families.

The Convenience of One-Stop-Shopping at East Bay Retail Row

Having access to shopping and service facilities that are within the property is very important for working parents who have busy schedules and might need to dash to the shop and rush back home to the kids. Landco Towers provide one-stop shopping without having to leave the property. The Retail Row is a few steps away from the residential towers and features curated shops, services, restaurants, and a bank: Starbucks Coffee, The MarketPlace, Lawson, Pan de Manila, Suds Go laundry, Prim and Pretty and BDO, to name a few.

“As a single mom with a full-time job, juggling my duties at work and responsibilities at home can be quite challenging. It’s hard to manage my time and I really appreciate the convenience of having almost everything that I need within my reach at the Retail Row,” Santiano attested.

“Laundry can be dropped off and picked up easily. I don’t need to leave the property to get essential items, a massage, or my nails done. There are also restaurants nearby that deliver meals within 15 minutes or so when I don’t have time to prepare,” she elaborated.

“At this stage in my life, my two children are now both graduating students of De La Salle University. JC, my 23-year-old firstborn son, is enrolled at the College of Saint Benilde, and Chloe, my 21-year-old daughter is at the university’s main campus. Though they often stay in a rented condominium in Manila during their studies, they still like to spend their free time with me at the Landco Towers. My son usually goes to The Marketplace premium grocery store at the Retail Row for its variety of healthy food choices. We like to engage in late-night runs and cap our activity with light refreshments from Starbucks coffee shop or Lawson convenience store which are also at the Retail Row,” she further shared.

Resort, Active Lifestyle and Essential Amenities

The amenities at the resort condominium complex also play a key role in the quality of life and health and safety of its residents. At Landco Towers, families enjoy a spacious lobby, clubhouse with a swimming pool, gym, 24-hour security, high-speed elevators, fire alarms, sprinkler system, and adequate parking space.

“We are a very active family. We love early morning or late evening runs around the outdoor resort-inspired spaces of the property. On warm days, I take a dip at the swimming pool which is amply sized and never feels crowded. My daughter likes inviting her friends to swim here. There are enough parking spaces for guests and visitors, making it convenient for family or friends coming over for a get-together,” she cited.

Pet-friendly Community

Landco Towers also host a thriving community of pet lovers. With its wide walkways and outdoor spaces, neighbors show their care for the furry kind with meet-ups for their pets to play with their fur friends.

Long-term Investment and High-Value Appreciation

Renowned for pioneering premium landscapes for more than 30 years, Landco develops premier properties with a track record of high property appreciation in key locations of the country. With its sophisticated urban resort living at Landco Towers, homebuyers can also anticipate high-value appreciation for their investments.

Santiano acquired her unit at Landco Towers when she was an employee of Landco about eight years ago, before she briefly transferred to PLDT and rejoined Landco last year.

“I had the privilege of being part of the team that mounted the groundbreaking ceremony and blessing of Landco Towers. As an employee, I know how Landco sets its vision to make a difference and our entire team works hard to develop properties throughout the country that are of the highest quality standard. The value of my unit at Landco Towers has already appreciated in a span of a few years, and I’m happy to consider it not just as a home for my family but also as a good long-term investment,” Santiano noted.

“There are also rental income opportunities for units at Landco Towers, given its strategic location, Retail Row, and resort amenities,” she added as a tip for home buyers and investors.

For more info about Landco Towers at East Bay Residences and Landco’s latest developments, visit https://www.landco.ph/ or https://www.facebook.com/LandcoPacificCorporation.

August 2, 2023

More than an e-wallet: GCash equips MSMEs to thrive in the digital economy

GCash, the Philippines’ number one financial super app, empowers micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to take on opportunities and navigate through the digital economy through its fintech solutions.
A local market vendor in Baguio benefiting from GCash’s effective fintech solutions

“This MSME month, GCash underscores its key role in helping businesses in the country level up through our extensive suite of digital financial services. From affordable lending for business expansion; business insurance to protect their assets and operations; as well as cashless transaction tools to help them reach more customers – GCash is evolving to becoming more than an e-wallet,” said Ren-Ren Reyes, President and CEO of G-Xchange, Inc. (GXI), the mobile wallet operator of GCash.

GCash offers GLoan which provides instant cash loans to kickstart business goals; and GInsure, through Negosyo Insure of its partner, Malayan Insurance, to protect hard-earned investments. Business owners can also enjoy seamless payment experiences with Scan-To-Pay, enabling easy QR code payments offline.

Easy access to loans for entrepreneurs

GLoan boasts of an easy application process as it considers users’ in-app behavior to provide them with pre-approved loans. Eligible users can easily access GLoan and use the funds to start or expand their business.

35% of GCash’s borrower base are business owners and it’s looking at providing 1.5 million more informal sellers with lending solutions to help grow their business.

Business Protection made affordable and accessible

GCash also understands that starting businesses may be risky, that is why the super app has made available, via GInsure, Negosyo Insure, underwritten by Malayan Insurance and powered by Igloo. For as low as PHP525 per year, MSMEs can be assured of secure and insured business operations for accidents that may happen to them, their property, and even their money.

GInsure can easily be accessed through the GCash app, with minimal requirements and steps for processing.

Additional income made easy via GCash PO

GCash has also created a way for sari-sari store owners to grow their business by earning as much as Php 50,000 per month, through commissions or bonuses earned as a GCash Pera Outlet (PO). This not only enables small businesses to grow, but also helps locals have a convenient one-stop-shop in their communities so they may avail of GCash’s services such as Cash In, Cash Out, Pay Bills, and Send Money.

Signing up for this has been made simple in the GCash app - all one has to do is click “GCash PO” under business services on the GCash dashboard, fill up the application form and submit along with business registration. Approval will be released within five (5) to seven (7) business days.

“In line with our mission to achieve 'Finance for All', we make sure we are able to pave the way for our MSMEs to meet their business goals. To date, we are empowering 845,000 small-scale community merchants from public market vendors, to sari-sari store owners, and tricycle driver associations,” added Reyes.

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