PLDT, Smart launch ‘Internet of Possibilities’ to enable a truly connected world for businesses

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PLDT and Smart, through its B2B arm PLDT Enterprise, have officially launched their newest digital offering called the Internet of Possibilities by PLDT and Smart which aims to open up new possibilities for Internet of Things (IoT) applications and deployment among enterprises and consumers in the country.

During the Philippine Digital Convention 2021, PLDT Enterprise Core Business Solutions FVP and Head Jojo Gendrano introduced PLDT Group’s latest solution—a first in the country—to help push IoT solutions further across different industries.

“We are very excited that we are finally bringing the power of IoT to businesses in the Philippines as we see a huge opportunity to leverage the power of this technology. It’s a powerful tool that is set to transform the way Internet of Things applications are deployed and managed in the country,” said Gendrano.

The Internet of Possibilities by PLDT and Smart is a unified platform for the effective management of connectivity and usage of a multitude of connected IoT devices within enterprises. It seamlessly integrates existing business processes into a common, open platform for data and insights that can be used to open unlimited business growth opportunities to various industries.

“Our thrust at PLDT Enterprise is to enable business growth and help companies make possible what we all thought was impossible. With its capabilities to simplify and optimize the deployment of IoT applications, the platform is set to transform the way businesses conduct their operations,” Gendrano shared.

The Internet of Possibilities by PLDT and Smart empowers industries by allowing full control, visibility, transparency, and self-care among their connected IoT devices. It is designed to give businesses more ways to be efficient with time and resources by improving business processes through automated workflows. Among others, this includes the ability to monitor assets connectivity easily through data usage and status monitoring.

The transportation and logistics industry, for instance, can now easily set up and activate fleet of connected vehicles nationwide using a single user interface with just a push of a button at their own pace and time.

Meanwhile, it allows the monitoring of health care devices for better patient care for the healthcare sector. Other industries that can benefit from the said platform include manufacturing, education, utilities, and even consumers.

“PLDT Enterprise and Smart have always been investing in the digital future of businesses in the Philippines. Internet of Possibilities by PLDT and Smart is a breakthrough all-in-one platform that opens up new horizons of opportunities where technology meets human capability,” said Jovy I. Hernandez, ePLDT President & CEO and SVP & Head of PLDT and Smart Enterprise and International Business Groups.

“Our goal is to make it easier for our business customers to adopt these kinds of solutions for their business needs, deploy them faster and more affordably—enabling enterprises to turn data into real-time actionable information,” Hernandez added.

Internet of Possibilities by PLDT and Smart is expected to build tomorrow’s smarter communities and cities and open doors to the next wave of innovation for consumers, homes, and enterprises.

For more information, visit pldtenterprise.com. 

Bongbong Marcos does not have an Oxford degree

Wazzup Pilipinas!?

Remember when Bongbong Marcos claimed he got a degree in political science from Oxford? He didn't.

Whathe actually got was a "special diploma", which was Oxford's way of saying in effect "that guy? sure he enrolled here, but he never made it past first year"

I couldn't understand why he still won as Senator and later ran for VP. Buti na lang, natalo. Nagdemand for recount pero talo pa rin." 

In April 10, 2016, BongBong Marcos lied in the VP Debate by saying that the Marcos family was not involved in the forfeiture of Marcos assets & claims for HR victims. Later, the PCGG revealed BongBong blocked the return of $42million Arelma Funds to the Gov't to be used for compensation.  

Here's the link to Inquirer: PCGG: Bongbong blocked return of $40M to gov’t

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/779476/pcgg-bongbong-blocked-return-of-40m-to-govt/

Now he's running for President?

Is this how Philippine democracy works?" We let these kind of politician make a mockery of our election?

"Emergency Alert" campaigns for Bongbong Marcos

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On the day former senator Bongbong Marcos filed his certificate of candidacy, members of the media covering the Harbor Garden Tent of Sofitel Philippine Plaza received an “emergency alert” announcing his presidential bid.

People have reported receiving an emergency-like phone alert promoting BBM, the acronym is defeated 2016 VP bet and dictator's son Bongbong Marcos. 

The public usually only gets these notifications during natural calamities. 

COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez says "There is no penalty specifically for the use of emergency channels for campaigning - at least not under electoral laws; however, it can be assumed that the emergency alert system operates under guidelines that would prevent the use of the system for non-emergency uses."

"While there is no doubt that this use of the emergency alert system is ill-advised at best, whether or not criminal liability will attach to those who are behind this move will have to be determined by the appropriate agencies of government."

Former Bayan Muna Rep. Neri Colmenares said that if proven that Bongbong Marcos is indeed behind the hijacking of emergency alert texts for his presidential campaign, then it seems that the Marcoses would also be guilty of robbing the country’s airwaves. 

This should be further investigated. It's very wrong. Hinahayaan na lang na ang mga ganitong opportunista ay gamitin ang lahat ng paraan para lang makapangdaya. It will be a disappointment if COMELEC just let this happen ng wala silang ginagawa...or at least refer this to the appropriate authorities to investigate. ...The problem, almost every agency is under the Duterte administration who has close ties with the Marcoses.

Kailangan may managot. Umpisa pa lang tila may nagbabadya na sa halalan sa Mayo, never again, walisin linisin agad ang dumi. Di maaring manahimik na lang lagi, kinabukasan ng pamilya natin nakasalalay dito.

That is...Only if it can be traced back to him. And we know that can't happen in our current situation...and administration.

Either ginagamit ng BBM camp ang emergency SMS facility ng gobyerno or they are misrepresenting as an emergency alert what is clearly a political ad. Nakakadismaya na may ganitong mga pakulo ang isang kandidato.

This should not be allowed either case. emergency alerts should always be a true emergency alert. If politicians like Marcos do this, people will eventually not take emergency alerts seriously and that can have dire consequences for the people.

Walang government position pero abusado at may access na sa government resources? What more kung naka pwesto na?

Ultimo sa pagkampanya, pagnanakaw pa rin ang alam gawin! Napakahirap bang intindihin yung salitang "emergency" at ang emergency alerts ng gobyerno ay dapat pang emergency lang.

Marcos is weaponizing the country's institutions to improve his election chances.

The disaster emergency messaging system is being sabotaged. There is a clear violation of the law! This is a clear violation of RA 10639.

Can you just imagine if all the candidates running for office do the same thing that Marcos did? people will be swamped with fake “emergency alerts” on a 24/7 basis.

Nakakatakot dahil kaya nilang gamitin ang pang emergency na alert para sa political ad nila. The unsolicited messaging over public service channels is a violation of privacy and basis for everyone to look elsewhere when choosing a president.

If the NDRRMC denies posting this, sinong bayarang telecom network ang nagsend nito? They need to be reprimanded heavily. This is unfair and dirty. The telecoms should be held liable kasi sa kanila ang transmission ng mga emergency alerts if this is true.

But I don’t think this is the NDRMMC emergency alert. I think Marcos has an app that allowed him to send texts to everyone who has a cellphone. 

NDRRMC executive director Ricardo Jalad says they have nothing to do with Bongbong Marcos ‘emergency alerts’.

‘Big NO! Ours go through the telcos. They will surely not accept that from us. We are allowed only by RA 10639 to send alert messages on impending hazards.’ 

Jalad says it’s possible for private entities to make arrangements with telco firms for such types of messages.

Malamang ung mga susunod na emergency na totoo..isasawalang bahala na ng mga tao..

kasi iisipin..ay si BBM lang yan...

The Boy who cried Wolf.

That's extra special garapal. Did a government agency allow that political propaganda?

Hindi ba ang emergency alert ay ginagamit bilang babala sa paparating na sakuna?

Consider yourselves warned.

Sakto lang, the thought of Marcos back in Malacañang is alarming talaga. Tama naman. Pinaghahanda tayo sa nakaambang kalamidad - a Marcos back in the palace! National Emergency talaga yan kasi baka magbalik ang anak ng corrupt at diktador!

Obviously he's too desperate to win this election para makapagnakaw rin kagaya ng ginawa ng tatay niyang diktador. 

Kaya nga ngayon pa lang ang sabi nya sa mga chekwa di sya lalaban. Nagpapa rinig na ang anak ng magnanakaw na nakinabang sa ninakaw ng ama at ina nya, na friends sya with the chekwa. At since naghahanap ng “alternative” Manchurian candidate mga chekwa (aside from Manny, Isko, Sara, Ping) eto si Bongbong. Friendly sa chekwa, mababa ang moralidad, anak ng magnanakaw at mamamatay tao, sanay sa kurapsyon, sanay sa pagiging diktador, sanay mangloko ng Pinoy at gahaman sa kapangyarihan. Hey, kanino pa mapupunta at dadagsa ang tulong ng mga chekwa di ba?

Can anyone else confirm receiving this?

What network are you on?

Where was your area or general location when you received this?

The NTC has ordered an urgent investigation into the emergency text blasts announcing the presidential bid of dictator's son Bongbong Marcos, deputy commissioner Edgardo V. Cabarios said. 

Cabarios said these may have originated from illegal mobile cell sites. 

Cabarios said portable cell sites are typically used by the NDRMMC to air alerts in areas hit by calamities.  

Apart from NDRMMC & those given permission, it is illegal to buy and sell portable cell sites, he said.

Cabarios said they also coordinated with the telcos, which denied involvement in the text blasts. 

He said their regulation department would soon come up with recommendations & possible action with law enforcement agencies.

Government using our tax-paid resources to campaign for Bongbong Marcos? Or BBM sending out political ad mimicking government’s emergency alert system? Either way, appears illegal?

Didn’t know they also used the emergency alert system to announce that thieves and human rights violators are nearby. That’s definitely a severe emergency.

On a serious note, this emergency alert is also a warning that some candidates are already—and blatantly—engaging in illegal campaigning tactics.