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SMNI appeals Indefinite suspension

Lawyers of Sonshine Media Network International filed a motion for reconsideration yesterday asking the National Telecommunications Commission to reverse its decision to impose an indefinite suspension on the operation of the media network......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

CA affirms doctor’s conviction for rape

The Court of Appeals has affirmed celebrity doctor Joel Mendez’s conviction in January 2020 for attempted rape and two counts of rape through sexual assault......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

‘Tekken 8’ review: Stunning visuals, appeals to both hardcore and new players

'Tekken 7' had a good run, but now it’s time to move over, and let 'Tekken 8' take its rightful place at the top of the fighting game food chain......»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

Anti-Kaliwa Dam priest challenges Ombudsman case dismissal

A convener of the Stop Kaliwa Dam Network filed a petition for certiorari before the Court of Appeals on Thursday, challenging the dismissal of an Ombudsman case against officials involved in the construction of the project's access road......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

VP Sara ready to face ICC charges only before a Filipino court

Vice President Sara Duterte expressed her readiness to confront any allegations against her but insisted that she would only do so in front of a Filipino judge and within the jurisdiction of a Filipino court. In a statement on her Facebook page, she emphasized her refusal to participate in any process that could tarnish the reputation and integrity of the Philippine judiciary system. Duterte adamantly opposed the involvement of foreign entities in the country's legal affairs, citing it as a dishonor to the sacrifices made by Filipino heroes for the nation's freedom. Duterte, who previously served as vice mayor and mayor of Davao City, vehemently denied any involvement in the Davao Death Squad during her terms in office. She expressed dismay over the sudden appearance of a witness against her in the International Criminal Court (ICC) after assuming the vice presidency. Duterte dismissed the accusations and questioned the motives behind the allegations, asserting her capability to accomplish tasks without resorting to unlawful means. In a related development, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. voiced his refusal to acknowledge the ICC's jurisdiction in the Philippines, considering it a threat to the country's sovereignty. He issued a directive for all government agencies to refrain from cooperating with the ICC, emphasizing the nation's non-recognition of the court's authority. Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV claimed that ICC investigators had gathered substantial evidence against former President Rodrigo Duterte regarding his administration's war on drugs. He anticipated an imminent issuance of an arrest warrant against the former president. Former President Rodrigo Duterte condemned the ICC's decision to initiate a preliminary investigation into the war on drugs, labeling it an insult to the Philippines and challenging the court's jurisdiction within the country. During his presidency, he initiated the withdrawal of the Philippines' membership from the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the ICC. The ICC appeals chamber recently granted a request to resume the investigation into alleged crimes against humanity related to the Philippines' controversial drug campaign, spanning from November 2011 to March 2019. The developments surrounding the ICC's probe into the Philippines' internal affairs have sparked a contentious debate, with key political figures and rights groups expressing divergent views on the matter. The ongoing tensions between the Philippines and the ICC underscore the complex intersection of international law, national sovereignty, and human rights issues......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Jinggoy Estrada acquitted of plunder, convicted of bribery in pork barrel scam

(4th UPDATE) Estrada was convicted of one count of direct bribery and two counts of indirect bribery. He will remain free as he appeals those convictions......»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Smart backs Paris-bound Philippines athletes

Smart Communications, Inc. has signed a partnership agreement with the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) to strengthen the telco’s support for the Philippine delegation to the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

PLDT rings in P9.8 B profit in Q1, up by 9%

PLDT, the country’s largest telco, is adjusting well to the shrinking market for broadband products and spiraling cost of goods and services as it generated earnings of almost P10 billion in the first quarter of the year......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

PLDT cited among world’s best procurement teams

The country’s largest integrated telco, PLDT, is among the global organizations recognized at the prestigious World Procurement Awards 2024, for having achieved procurement excellence......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Dangerous move

The Court of Appeals may have cleared the way for a telecommunications company operating in the Philippines and partly owned by a Chinese state-owned enterprise to secure radio telecom frequency that can be used to enhance China’s espionage and surveillance capabilities and endanger the Filipinos’ constitutional right to privacy, according to local telco Now Telecom......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

PLDT completes P2 billion investment in Radius

PLDT Inc. has placed a P2 billion investment in a unit of a sister company, marking another expansion for the telco leader working on solidifying its industry dominance......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

Dito na si Marian at Dingdong

Entertainment power couple Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera just turned up the heat at Dito Telecommunity by becoming their latest endorsers under the third telco player’s campaign “Dito sa puso ko.”.....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

PLDT, Smart ramp up cloud initiatives

Telco giant PLDT Inc. and its wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. are bolstering their cloud initiatives with the establishment of the cloud center of excellence......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Telco licensing needs to be reformed – study

The government has to revamp the licensing system for connectivity providers as an initial step to bringing down the cost of internet as well as improving accessibility and reliability, according to a study......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

3rd telco to offer free WiFi at NAIA

A third telecommunications company will offer free WiFi at all the terminals at Ninoy Aquino International Airport to boost the connectivity of the passengers, Manila International Airport Authority spokesman Chris Bendijo said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

Globe gets P5 billion from sale of towers

Telco-to-tech provider Globe Telecom Inc. raised almost P5 billion from the sale of towers in the first quarter, providing it with some of the capital needed to upgrade services and pay debts......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

PLDT puts up new unit for data centers

Telco leader PLDT Inc. has formed a new unit under its technology arm, delegating it with the task of building and operating data centers......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

PLDT taps ACEN for renewable shift

Telco leader PLDT Inc. is doubling down on efforts to mitigate its carbon emissions, tapping the help of ACEN Corp. in switching dozens of facilities to renewable energy......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

PLDT close to settling US lawsuit

Telco giant PLDT Inc. is inching closer in settling a class action suit filed by investors in the US over its budget fiasco in 2022......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

PLDT back on growth track, doubles profit to P26.61 billion

Telco leader PLDT Inc. returned to growth mode in 2023 as its profit doubled from a year ago, as it cleaned up the P33-billion budget overrun that messed up its balance sheet in 2022......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024