Microsoft celebrates 25 years in PH

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – Microsoft commemorated its 25th year in the Philippines through an all-virtual celebration on November 10 for customers, partners and the Filipino public.

More than five thousand guests from across the Philippines attended the virtual event. Inspiring messages were presented from representatives of Microsoft’s Philippines, Asia Pacific and global leadership. Key government and enterprise partners offered testimonials, and interactive breakout sessions were designed to engage and inspire Microsoft Philippines stakeholders for the next 25 years of growth and partnership in this high-growth market.

A special focus of the 25th Anniversary proceedings centered on how Microsoft has supported stakeholders in countries around the world during the Covid19 pandemic and particularly, in the Philippine market.

“Since the very start of the of the pandemic, your Microsoft Philippines team resolved to be the country’s digital first responders, supporting key government and civic functions while introducing new innovations to help Filipinos respond, recover and reimagine their reality,” said Andres Ortola,

Microsoft Philippines country general man

ager.

The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the need for progressive and innovative digital solutions across all sectors of Philippine society. Since March 2020, Microsoft launched significant initiatives to empower both the government and private sector to support and create sustainable impact across the country. (PR)