JJ's Web Log

MANILA, Philippines – PLDT Enterprise has officially opened registration for Tech Week PH 2025, a multi-city technology event set to take place in Manila, Davao, and Cebu this March. Building on the nine-year legacy of the Philippine Digital Convention (PH Digicon), which has consistently championed digital transformation for Filipino businesses, Tech Week PH 2025 is positioned as the next evolution of PLDT Enterprise’s commitment to innovation. The most recent PH Digicon 2023 drew over 7,000 attendees, showcasing global thought leaders like Simon Sinek while fostering dialogue on the future of business in the digital age. As the latest in this esteemed series, Tech Week PH 2025 will continue the tradition of delivering a dynamic platform for innovation, collaboration, and thought leadership, now expanded to connect directly with key cities across the Philippines. Whether you're an MSME looking to scale, a large enterprise focused on sustainability, or a tech innovator seeking glo...

Taguig City, 6 March 2025 – Pru Life UK welcomes the year by convening agents, partners, and investment experts at Seda Hotel Cebu for an in-depth discussion on 2025’s wealth-building opportunities. The event featured a market outlook presentation by ATRAM Trust Corporation’s Chief Investor Engagement Officer, Phillip Hagedorn, who shared key insights on economic trends. He emphasised the importance of diversification, stable income streams, and technology-driven investments for the year ahead. 2025 Investment Outlook Hagedorn outlined the economic landscape for 2025, highlighting both opportunities and challenges. While global markets are expected to experience moderate but steady growth, he advised investors to be mindful of interest rate fluctuations and inflationary pressures. He stressed that long-term planning and strategic asset allocation would be essential for navigating market uncertainties. "The investment landscape in 2025 is a mix of opportunities and challenges. Suc...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has set global targets to reduce the number of children under five who are stunted by 40% by 2025 and to maintain childhood wasting at less than 5%. Yet, global malnutrition rates remain too high. In the Philippines, one in every four Filipino children below the age of five is malnourished and stunted. Despite concerted efforts, the stunting rate has plateaued over the last decade, indicating a persistent challenge in ensuring adequate nutrition for our nation's youth. To ensure your children's health, it is essential to promote good nutrition. Yet there are some myths around children’s health and nutrition. Dr. Jose Dimaano, Jr., nutrition medical director for Asia Pacific in Abbott dispels some common misconceptions and the truths that parents should be aware of: Myth #1: A child's height is predetermined solely by genetics. Truth: While genetics do play a role in determining a child's height, it is not the sole factor. Nutrition an...

Childhood stunting is a health issue in the Philippines, and 2 in 3 moms are unaware of the long-term effects of stunting on childhood growth The Growth Watch initiative aims to accelerate efforts to help parents identify children’s growth issues early, seek treatment and prevent malnutrition  Abbott is banding with communities to raise awareness, and offer online tools, educational resources, nutrition assessment and counselling to promote childhood growth Dr. Jose Rodolfo Dimaano, Jr., Abbott Medical Director for Asia Pacific (middle), along with Registered Nutritionist-Dietitian Justinne Go, (left) and Cebu Mom Influencer Toni Pino-Oca (right) debunk common Filipino myths and misconceptions, promoting the importance of early and consistent growth monitoring and intervention. MANILA, Philippines, 7 November 2024 — Global statistics show childhood malnutrition is still a persistent health burden, including in the Philippines. According to the Department of Health, 1 in 4 children...