MANILA, PHILIPPINES — On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the local technology ecosystem hit a historic milestone with the official launch of the first-ever Huawei Cloud User Group in the Philippines. Titled “The Builders of the Cloud: Huawei Cloud Developers User Group PH Kick-Off 2026,” the groundbreaking inaugural event ran from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, hosted by official venue partner and sponsor, White Cloak Technologies, Inc. The landmark tech gathering brought together software engineers, cloud architects, DevOps practitioners, and tech students under one roof to build an open, collaborative ecosystem centered around next-generation cloud architectures, infrastructure, and enterprise deployment strategies.
Program Overview
The pre-kick off event was systematically structured to combine corporate insight, specialized tech deep-dives, and interactive networking models. The core technical tracks were divided into two distinct blocks, beginning with a 30-minute segment by White Cloak Technologies exploring corporate tech insights and developer culture, which was immediately followed by an interactive Q&A session. Huawei Cloud then took the stage at 6:50 PM to detail its latest enterprise innovations, IaaS systems, and developer opportunities, concluding with its own dedicated Q&A block. The milestone launch wrapped up with an extensive, 90-minute networking session with food, where attendees engaged in open architectural discussions and cross-organization collaboration well into the evening.
Featured Presentations & Infrastructure Deep-Dives
The success of the inaugural kick-off was driven by a lineup of dedicated community leaders and industry experts who brought the vision of the developer network to life. White Cloak’s Head of Cloud, Data and AI Innovation, Raphael Quisumbing Jr, kicked off the evening’s presentations by warmly welcoming the community to the venue. He shared an inspiring retrospective on the history of White Cloak Technologies and articulated the foundational vision behind establishing the Huawei Cloud Developers User Group (HCDG) in the Philippines, setting a collaborative tone for the night. As one of the pioneering community leads in the Philippines, he jokingly shared that his decision to support cloud communities and education turned out to be a great investment in helping upskill Filipino talent and create opportunities in the industry. That’s also why, in a strategic way, he believes supporting HCDUG early is a smart move because of the community’s strong potential for success and growth.
Shifting the focus toward professional development and local talent enablement, Julianne Cera from White Cloak Technologies took the stage to share her Huawei Cloud Developer Associate – AI Certification journey. Her session resonated strongly with the audience as she provided practical yet relatable high-value strategy exam taking tips and resources for aspiring exam-takers looking to validate their cloud architecture expertise in Huawei Cloud.
Huawei Cloud Philippines CTO Romulo Gapuz Jr. delivered a comprehensive deep-dive on Huawei’s innovations and impact. He showcased Huawei Cloud’s ecosystem and insights on operating as the country’s first 3-Availability Zone (3AZ) public cloud provider, through having a dedicated Huawei Cloud Philippines Region located in Manila. He also showcased Huawei’s pioneering products and technology. Furthermore, he shared their advocacy of fostering the Filipino ecosystem and pledges support through strategic opportunities, cloud credits, and ecosystem programs specifically tailored for local developers and corporate partners looking to scale their digital infrastructure.
Ecosystem Highlights & Community Value
The defining highlight of the event was the extended 90-minute technical networking session. Over shared meals, participants engaged in unscripted, deep-dive discussions. Veteran engineers, senior sysadmins, and student innovators grouped up to troubleshoot production deployment pipelines, exchange best practices, and lay out plans for upcoming local developer study clusters.
By creating an independent, developer-first hub, this first-of-its-kind user group bridges the gap between regional cloud providers and local engineering talent. Backed by Huawei Cloud and supported by White Cloak Technologies, the Huawei Cloud Developers User Group PH is set to be a driving force for cloud-native literacy, empowering Filipino makers, builders, and tinkerers to engineer scalable global software applications.
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About The Author
Honeylet I. Igot is a fourth-year Information Technology student and a passionate community advocate who believes that technology is best experienced through collaboration, shared learning, and mutual support. Stepping up to support the spaces where peers connect and grow, she actively contributes her time to student and professional networks, including Cisco NetConnect PUP – Manila, CyberPH, and GDG on Campus PUP.
Driven by a genuine desire to help cultivate welcoming spaces for fellow tech enthusiasts, Honeylet is a familiar face in the local developer and maker scenes. She frequently channels her energy into the groundwork of the tech ecosystem, dedicating her time as an active volunteer and organizer for major events like Arduino Day Philippines 2026. Whether diving into network configurations, exploring cybersecurity modules, or helping coordinate large-scale tech gatherings, Honeylet remains grounded in a simple, personal mission: to help build and sustain the communities that bring creators, tinkerers, and everyday builders together.
