Phinma, Globe partner to boost flexible learning

MANILA, Philippines — Phinma Education Holdings Inc. has teamed up with Globe Telecoms to boost its flexible learning program.

Under the partnership, Globe will provide mobile data to selected schools in Phinma’s system, such as Phinma Araullo University in Nueva Ecija and Phinma Cagayan de Oro College.

Aside from mobile data, the Ayala-led telco will help Phinma equip its Nueva Ecija and Cagayan de Oro campuses with internet connectivity and digital payment facilities.

“With where education is heading in the long run, now is the right time to put digital solutions to work, and sustain the advantages it has to offer,” Globe Business senior vice president Peter Maquera said.

“Our collaboration with Phinma Education will not only allow us to showcase the power of connectivity and digital technologies, but will also create an opportunity for us to serve the Filipino youth and their families as they figure out how to navigate the complexities caused by the pandemic,” he said.

Phinma Education, the education services subsidiary of Phinma Corp., opted for a flexible learning structure that maximizes mobile data, often the primary means for students from underserved communities to access the internet.

Each student will be given mobile data to access apps designed to make remote learning more efficient such as Hangouts, Viber, WhatsApp, Zoom, GSuite, Office 365, Canva, Canvas, and Course Hero.

“Education must continue regardless of the situation and challenges that lie ahead. We believe that every Filipino student, especially those who have the determination to learn but don’t have the financial resources to do so, should have access to quality education,” Phinma Education Philippines country head Raymundo Reyes said.

“We’re thankful to have the support of Globe in helping our students succeed, allowing them to remain safe, and ensuring they have the tools they need to take charge of their future,” Reyes said.

Phinma Education previously entered into a partnership with PLDT to provide mobile data and access to learning platforms to students of Phinma University of Pangasinan in Dagupan City, Phinma UPang College in Urdaneta City, Phinma University of Iloilo, Phinma St. Jude College in Manila, Phinma Republican College in Quezon City, and Southwestern University Phinma in Cebu City.

Phinma is a Filipino-owned conglomerate with investments in education, property development, hospitality, and construction materials.

It owns and operates seven schools across the Philippines and manages one in Karawang, West Java, Indonesia