Converge Earns Prestigious MEF 3.0 Certification, Reinforcing Commitment to Global Standards and Innovation

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Manila, Philippines - February 12, 2025 – Converge ICT Solutions Inc. (Converge), a leader in fiber optic technology, today announced it has earned the prestigious MEF 3.0 certification—a remarkable leap forward for connectivity and digital excellence in the Philippines. This milestone underscores Converge's unwavering dedication to meeting the industry's highest global standards for performance, assurance, and agility.

The MEF 3.0 certification stands as a globally recognized mark of excellence in network services, validating that Converge’s Carrier Ethernet solutions meet the most stringent benchmarks for quality, interoperability, and security. This achievement not only cements Converge status as a world-class provider prepared to address the dynamic challenges of today’s digital economy, but also marks Converge entry into the newly evolved Mplify Alliance. This evolution, accelerating the AI-powered digital economy with standardized and trusted automated services, enables Converge to become part of a global federation of automated networks—unlocking new opportunities and demonstrating commitment to innovation on a global scale.

"Securing the MEF 3.0 Certification is a game-changer that underscores our strict adherence to international standards," said Paulo Martin Santos, Converge Chief Technology Officer. "By aligning with the world's highest benchmarks for performance and agility, we are providing our clients with a third-party seal of approval on the quality of our network. This validation gives Filipino businesses the confidence to compete on the international stage with faster, more agile, and more secure connections."

This definitive achievement signals that Converge has moved beyond being a local player to becoming a world-class technology powerhouse. As the company transitions into a full-scale techco, its infrastructure is being optimized to exceed the rigorous demands of the global digital economy. This evolution proves that the Philippines is no longer just catching up—it is setting the pace for world-class connectivity.

For enterprise and wholesale clients, this framework ensures seamless connection with international carriers and guaranteed performance backed by strict reliability standards. The infrastructure is purpose-built to support next-generation connectivity solutions allowing Filipino enterprises to adopt secure remote work setups and high-capacity data transfers with absolute confidence.

While this foundational certification is now secured, the company is nearing the completion of several other variant certifications. This ongoing roadmap ensures that every layer of the network operates at peak global efficiency, reinforcing the status of Converge as a world-class technology provider dedicated to powering the Philippines' digital future.

DepEd engages ASEAN partners to advance AI-driven digital infrastructure in basic education

 

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PASIG CITY, 10 February 2026  — The Department of Education (DepEd) is pushing forward a regional effort with its Southeast Asian counterparts to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence–driven digital infrastructure in basic education, positioning technology as a practical tool to raise learning outcomes and ease teachers’ day-to-day workload.

As part of this push, DepEd actively engaged education leaders, digital policymakers, and development partners during the 3rd Regional Policy Convening of the AI Ready ASEAN Programme on Monday in Pasig City.

The Philippines’ participation in the regional effort is anchored on Project AGAP.AI, DepEd’s flagship program on artificial intelligence in education. Through the AI Ready ASEAN Program, nearly 796,000 Filipinos, including educators and learners, have already completed training on the fundamentals of AI literacy.

“The Philippines does not see the digital race as a solitary journey. We stand ready to walk alongside our ASEAN neighbors—sharing our insights, our resources, and our steadfast commitment,” Angara said in a message. “Together, we can build a digitally empowered region where growth is shared and progress is collective.”

“A future-ready ASEAN cannot be built on guesswork or lofty rhetoric alone. It must be grounded in the lived realities of our people,” he added.

The convening was held under the AI Ready ASEAN initiative of the ASEAN Foundation, supported by a grant from Google.org. The regional program seeks to expand AI literacy and promote the responsible use of emerging technologies across all ASEAN member states.

For Filipino learners, the regional collaboration is intended to deliver more accessible digital learning tools, better-designed online and blended learning platforms, and data-driven interventions that help schools identify and address learning gaps early. These efforts are aimed at making learning more responsive to individual needs while ensuring that the use of technology remains ethical, inclusive, and age-appropriate.

Teachers, meanwhile, are set to gain from shared ASEAN policy frameworks that prioritize practical classroom support. DepEd officials said AI-enabled systems are being positioned to streamline administrative work, strengthen lesson planning through smarter digital resources, and provide timely insights on student progress—allowing teachers to spend more time on teaching and direct learner engagement.

The ASEAN Foundation also expressed its intent to align the AI Ready ASEAN activities with the Philippines’ chairship of ASEAN in 2026, particularly in advancing digitalization in education and ensuring that the benefits of AI reach learners and teachers across diverse communities.

DepEd said it will continue to engage regional partners to ensure that the adoption of AI in basic education strengthens—not replaces—the role of teachers, while giving learners the digital skills they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

PHLPost Grows Its Nationwide Presence to Fulfill Last-Mile Service Mandate

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With renewed focus on its role as the nation’s last-mile delivery service provider, the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) continues to expand its nationwide presence through the opening of new post offices and postal stations across far-flung and remote communities in the country.

The newly opened facilities include the Macrohon Post Office, located at the Municipal Hall in Barangay San Vicente (Poblacion), Macrohon, Southern Leyte; the Matina Davao City Post Office along General Douglas MacArthur Highway in Matina Crossing, Davao City; the Limasawa Island Post Office in Southern Leyte; and the Baco Postal Station in the Municipality of Baco, Oriental Mindoro.

These strategic branch openings form part of PHLPost’s sustained efforts to strengthen its nationwide network and ensure that essential postal and logistics services reach Filipinos wherever they are. By expanding its physical presence not only in growing urban centers but also in geographically isolated communities, PHLPost reinforces its mandate to serve as the country’s only dependable last-mile delivery partner.

PHLPost’s leadership emphasized that the expansion is not simply about increasing the number of facilities, but about improving access to government services and enhancing service reliability at the community level. Each new post office brings core services closer to the public, including mail and parcel delivery, express mail services, Postal ID processing, and other related offerings that support everyday needs, local commerce, and public service continuity.

One of the main thrusts under the leadership of Acting Postmaster General Maximo Sta. Maria III is to honor its commitment to bring government services closer to the people. By strengthening its presence at the grassroots level, the postal service reaffirms its role as a vital public service institution dedicated to bridging the basic yet evolving needs of the Filipino people.

PHLPost is modernizing its operations and strengthening its delivery network while staying true to its mission of connecting people, businesses, and public services. By expanding and improving its services, the Corporation continues to link communities nationwide and support national development.