Nokia APAC-Japan Head John Harrington to join Philippine Digital Convention 2021’s panel line-up

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Nokia’s Senior Vice President and Head of Asia-Pacific and Japan John Harrington is set to join the Philippine Digital Convention (PH Digicon) 2021 as one of its esteemed panelists during one of the event’s plenary sessions.

Carrying the theme “REVOLUTION,” the PH Digicon 2021 happening October 6 to 8 will highlight industry experts and thought leaders in various industries to talk about game-changing insights that could help companies revolutionize their organizations to thrive in this ever-changing business landscape.

Mr. Harrington is one of the many sought after global technology experts and thought leaders expected to grace the said digital convention. He will join several PLDT executives and global technology thought leaders during the event’s opening plenary session where they will talk about the revolutionary technologies of the present that will pave the way for the next digital revolution.

As SVP and Head of Asia-Pacific and Japan for Nokia, Mr. Harrington manages and oversees the company’s Customer Experience organization, business and operations in the region.

He has extensive expertise in technical sales, customer relationship management, and business development across Asia, Europe, and North America. He also has over 25 years of experience in the telecommunications industry.

In his career, Mr. Harrington took charge of one of Nokia’s largest accounts and one of the most advanced communications service providers globally, AT&T, to support its 4G enhancement, IoT deployment and 5G preparation.

Likewise, he has held various international leadership roles as part of the acquisition of the Alcatel-Lucent business, which focused on the latest advancements in wireless technology.

The Nokia executive started his career with Motorola as a system engineer for GSM/CDMA deployment after completing his Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering.

Now on its seventh iteration, the country’s most prestigious thought leadership event, the PH Digicon, will empower delegates as they embrace the revolutionary change and explore the possibilities of the new world of business.

The convention is poised to attract over 10,000 delegates composed of multi-national companies, global thought leaders and industry experts, C-level executives, and key decision-makers across all industries.

Nokia is a keystone sponsor of the PH Digicon 2021. Its Head of the Philippines, Carlos Reyes, will also join the event’s closing plenary session.

The registration for PH Digicon 2021 is free and open to the public. Register now at phdigicon2021.com

For more information on PH Digicon 2021, visit pldtenterpise.com/phdigicon2021.


COVER PHOTO: John Harrington, Nokia Senior Vice President and Head of Asia-Pacific and Japan

Pharmally executive Linconn Ong backs out of speaking with executive session of the Senate Blue Ribbon committee

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"Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corp director Linconn Ong on Monday backed out of the executive session or closed door meeting with senators in connection with the government procurement of COVID-19 medical supplies from his company."

Ong declined the panel’s offer to disclose all his knowledge on Pharmally’s transactions with the government in an executive session. 

Ong indicated in the hearing on September 24, 2021 that he would consider the offer of testifying in executive session.

It’s on the record during last Friday’s hearing that Ong asked for an executive session.

Now he submits a handwritten letter indicating his change of mind.

Grabe... Di man lang official letter.  Ano yan? Pinunit lang sa planner? May budget for luxury cars, walang pambili Ng kahit man Lang bond paper?

Reflects the respect they have for our judicial process. 

Earlier, it was Ping lacson who divulged that Linconn Ong is willing to speak before an executive session..

Is the withdrawal has something to do with the disappearance of Krizelle Mago? He got scared?

Davao boys on the move?

Atty Ferdinand Topacio, now counsel of Pharmally exec Linconn Ong is now looking at dissuading his client to participate in Senate hearings: Because this is not a fair forum. This is a Kangaroo forum...Some members of the blue ribbon committee are not out to get the truth.

Senate President Tito Sotto shrugs off the threat of Topacio that they will file charges against the senators who are probing the Pharmally deal. Topacio should read the journal of the committee before issuing threats, says Sotto.

Sotto lashed out at Topacio for calling the chamber a "kangaroo court". "Never threaten or call the Senate names! What do they expect by threatening the Senate? That we roll over and die? Will never happen!"

Topacio says "We will leave no legal remedies unavailed of, in order to protect the rights of my client. Ang Senado is not above the law. It is not immune to legal processes. It is not immune to criminal cases.The senators themselves have no immunity in case."

Senate Minority Leader Frank Drilon on the threat of Linconn Ong's counsel that they will sue the senators for supposedly violating his client's basic rights: He (Atty Ferdinand Topacio) can do his worst. I will do my best to seek the truth in the proceedings.

Kapag si mismong head honcho ba naman ang backer...

At the back of Linconn Ong, there is the BIGGEST fish to catch!! The mastermind of all CORRUPTor during this pandemic. The blood sucker of the life blood of all FILIPINOS dying of Covid. Sino pa ba? Kailangan pa bang i-memorize yarn? Alam na!

"A truth can walk naked, but a lie always needs to be dressed"

The Crocs in Congress defending those involved in the Pharmally scam

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These crocs in Congress are evil allies of the Duterte administration. They intentionally refuse to see the wrong just to protect Duterte and his minions.

We are grateful to the Senate for their courage to do a real investigation unlike this moro moro in Congress.

Nakakahiya itong mga supposedly representatives for trying to insult the intelligence of the Filipino people.

"Rep. Aglipay is shooting himself in the foot here. This is what you become if you keep on defending the indefensible, if you keep on peddling lies in the name of political convenience. Mawalang galang na po sir, pero sa katatanggol nyo sa tiwali, nalulubog kayo sa pusali. Keep in mind that power is not forever. 

Himayin natin yung logic ng assumption nya ha.

Aglipay: "If face shield were expired, did anyone die?"

For context: Umamin na kasi ang Pharmally na pinalitan nila ang expiration dates ng mga faceshield na sinupply sa gobyerno at ipapagamit sa mga health care workers. Kaya hirit ni DIWA Partylist Rep. Aglipay, "wala namang namatay."

Maling mali ang lohika nito. Kayo halimbawa ang turukan ng expired na bakuna, pero hindi kayo namatay, walang problema? The fact na inilapit kayo sa potensyal na kapahamakan, it is already a crime, namatay ka man  o hindi. Nasaktan ka man o hindi. Hindi na nga dapat pinagtatalunan yan eh. And don't tell me na flawed ang analogy ko dahil magkaiba ang levels of risk ng bakuna at faceshield, because the same logic applies. Mandato ng gobyerno na ibigay ang pinakamahusay at pinakaligtas na medical equipment para sa ating mga frontliner na isinusubo ang buhay sa ngalan ng propesyon. Kung ang PNP kaya ang bigyan ng mga baril na nagmamalfunction sa gitna ng putukan? Would Aglipay also argue na "eh ano kung supot ang mga baril, may namatay ba?"

Balik tayo sa expired na face shields. So what now? Magpasalamat pa ba dapat ang mga health care workers dahil hindi nila kinamatay ang mga expired na faceshield? Trabaho ng mga kongresista na kumatawan sa interes ng publiko at hindi ang mag-abugado sa mga pribadong kumpanya na sinungaling at magnanakaw!

Wala bang namatay?

Heto ang totoong nakamamatay:

Government's neglect. Culture of impunity. Institutionalized corruption. Blind loyalty."