Dennis Anthony Uy, CEO and Co-Founder of leading fiber broadband operator Converge ICT Solutions Inc., has been awarded with the Global Excellence Award by the International Chamber of Commerce Philippines, joining the ranks of top Philippine tycoons who have received the prestigious recognition.
Leading the “fiber revolution” in the Philippines and a stalwart in improving the country’s fixed broadband penetration, Mr. Uy’s time in the spotlight has long been coming but was accelerated in large part due to the onset of the pandemic in 2020.
“We belong to an industry that has become a lifeline for Filipinos everywhere. Internet connectivity has become as essential today as food and medicine. For us, at Converge, internet access is not just a necessity but a right of every Filipino,” said Converge CEO and Co-founder Dennis Uy says upon receiving the ICCP Global Excellence Award
These achievements built over three decades were recently recognized by the International Chamber of Commerce Philippines – the local faction to the global network of business chambers. In their citation, ICCP praised Uy’s “business zeal and expertise which continues to help the country achieve competitiveness and productivity”, in bestowing the Global Excellence award.
“It is an honor to be recognized as a leader of a company that is responsible for the livelihood and work of so many Filipinos. Since my first venture into broadcast and cable solutions in disaster-stricken Pampanga in the 90s, I’ve always had in mind how my technology can uplift the lives of others. More than two decades later, we continue to be there for Filipinos in their time of need,” said Dennis Anthony Uy during the ceremony.
Other notable recipients of the Global Excellence Award are Ramon S. Ang, and Megaworld’s Dr. Andrew L. Tan.
With demand for fixed broadband seen to be sustained in the medium term, Converge is moving up its target to achieve 55% household coverage in 2023, from its original 2025 target date./PN
