Converge is the most consistent fixed internet in serviceable regions in Q2 of 2021

MANILA— Ookla®, the global leader in internet testing and analysis, recently verified Converge ICT Solutions Inc. as the most consistent fixed internet provider* in six regions, including Metro Manila, based on the recent Ookla Speedtest Intelligence® analysis for the second quarter of the year. The other regions with consistent Converge internet connectivity are Calabarzon (Cavite-Laguna-Batangas-RizalQuezon), Ilocos, Central Luzon, Bicol and the Cordillera Administrative

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Converge garnered a consistency score of 79.46%*. This score measures the percentage of a provider’s samples that equals or exceeds a fixed threshold of 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload.

According to Ookla Speedtest Intelligence® analysis** for Q2 2021, Converge average internet download speeds for the major regions such as Metro Manila is at 71.22 Mbps, Calabarzon at 74.20 Mbps and Bicol region at 54.44 Mbps.

In June 2021, Philippines’ internet ranking went up to 62nd spot with 66.55 Mbps***, out of 180 countries in the fixed broadband category. Converge’s average internet download speed is at 78.88 Mbps in the same month.

“Converge has been aggressively expanding and continuously hardening the network to consistently provide world-class internet connectivity to more areas nationwide,” said Converge Chief Operations Officer Jesus Romero.

“Being cited by credible entities like Ookla validates our hard work. We take pride in delivering the reliable connectivity that Filipinos deserve. For us, we do all of these initiatives, network enhancements locally and internationally, because we want to stay true to our promise - for everyone to experience better online,” added Romer o.

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MANILA---Emperador Inc. – the largest global brandy company owning the world’s iconic and bestselling brandy Emperador Brandy – saw net profit to owners grow by 53% year-on-year to P5.1 billion in the first half of 2021, while revenues rose by 18 percent to P25.3 billion.

Emperador Inc. president Winston Co said, “The gradual easing of quarantine restrictions in various parts of the world has buoyed our first half business performance. On-sites have started to return. We see the brandy business led by Fundador growing by double digit in the UK, US, Canada, Spain, Mexico, Canada, and Asia, including the Philippines. The whisky business continues to pace strongly led by North America, Europe and Asia, led by China.”

Mr. Co added, “We are extremely happy to report a record first-half net profit of P5.1 billion. Both brandy and whisky segments showed increased margins and robust profitability given the benefits from improving product mix and positive operating efficiency. We hope global economies continue to rebound and return to some form of normalcy.”

Emperador Inc. owns the multi-awarded Fundador Spanish Brandy de Jerez, having recently won the highest Platinum Award bestowed by the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, particularly for Fundador Supremo 18.

It also owns Whyte & Mackay, the world’s fifth largest Scotch whisky producer, which was recently recognized as ‘Distiller of the Year’at the Icons of Whisky Scotland 2021.

Emperador brandy and whisky products are available in more than 100 countries.

Emperador, Inc. (EMP) is a publicly- listed company at the Philippine Stock Exchange. (PR)