The SM Foundation College Scholarship is now officially accepting applications for School Year 2026–2027, opening doors to higher education for financially deserving Filipino students across the country. The online application period runs from February 1 to February 28, 2026, giving incoming college freshmen the chance to take the first step toward a brighter future. Spearheaded by SM Foundation, Inc. (SMFI), the social good arm of the SM Group, the scholarship program continues the vision of its founder, Henry Sy Sr., to make quality education accessible to hardworking and high-potential youth. Since its launch in 1993, the program has supported thousands of scholars who have successfully completed their college education and gone on to build meaningful careers. Designed to support students who show both academic excellence and financial need, the SM College Scholarship helps ease the burden of college expenses and allows scholars to focus on their studies. In previous years, the...
PLDT Home is sharpening its growth strategy around two levers it sees shaping the next phase of the broadband market: expanding portfolio of digital home services and accelerating prepaid fiber to widen the addressable base while maintaining capital discipline and deliver clear, everyday value to Filipino households. John Y. Palanca, Senior Vice President and Head of Consumer Business – Home The fixed broadband unit of PLDT Inc. is leaning more aggressively into digital services as households spend a larger share of time and wallet on streaming, smart-home tools, and gaming. PLDT Home reports continued uptake in bundled plans that integrate Netflix, Cignal , and HBO Max—products that strengthen customer loyalty and support higher-value subscriptions. Under its Home Life lineup, mesh WiFi and home security kits are being positioned as practical add ons that convert basic connectivity into smarter, safer living. Meanwhile, IGV Game Pass—providing access to ov...