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Group bats for lease-free broadband connectivity for digital economy growth
A digital advocacy network said that the Philippines should lift the lease payments for the setup of internet connection, emphasizing that it will have a positive impact on Filipino web users......»»
GMA naglabas ng statement sa pamamaalam ng Tahanang Pinakamasaya
NAGLABAS na rin ng opisyal na pahayag ang GMA Network hinggil sa pamamaalam sa ere ng noontime show ng TAPE Inc. na “Tahanang Pinakamasaya“. Matatandaang umeere ang noontime show ng TAPE Inc. sa Kapuso network sa pamamagitan ng “bloctime agreement.” Sa kanilang Facebook page ay ibinahagi ng GMA Network ang kanilang official statement. “Due to.....»»
PRO-7 warns against use of marijuana-flavored vapes
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) has issued a stern warning against the use and proliferation of marijuana-flavored vape products. Police Lieutenant Colonel Gerard Ace Pelare, the PRO-7 spokesperson, said that they will arrest individuals who sell vapes mixed with marijuana oil. The sale and use of marijuana remains.....»»
Producers Savings Bank acquires Leyte rural bank
Producers Savings Bank Corp. has completed its merger with one more rural bank, bolstering the bank’s assets and profit growth via its branch network expansion......»»
As door closes for Sky, window opens for Converge
Is cable TV in the Philippines dead? Broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. thinks otherwise, as it plans to even expand its presence in the pay TV segment with the impending shutdown of a major player......»»
Converge allots P5 billion for data centers
Broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. will allocate up to P5 billion for the delivery of data centers in the next three years to house its planned digital platforms......»»
PBA All Stars hopping over to Davao next
The PBA is looking at Davao as potentially the next venue for the annual All-Star Weekend as it considers bringing the annual festivities to Mindanao after back-to-back stops in the Visayas......»»
Rama ‘worried’ about Duterte-Marcos dispute
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama expressed concern about the ongoing political dispute in the country between former President Rodrigo Duterte and the incumbent President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The issue has become a matter of concern for Rama, given his personal relationship with both Duterte and Marcos, whom he considers “friends.” He.....»»
‘I’m a music lover’: Marcos shrugs off Coldplay concert backlash
Marcos — who did not complete his bachelor’s degree at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom — said he “studied music for many years” and considers Coldplay to be “unmissable.”.....»»
Converge doubling capex in 2024
Broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. is doubling its capital expenditures to as much as P19 billion this year to pay for new projects that aim to improve customer experience......»»
Dela Rosa considers war with China but admits: ‘Hindi naman natin kaya’
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa is already fed up with China’s persistent harassments in the West Philippine Sea, prompting thoughts of engaging in war with Beijing. But he knows, war is not an option. “Naubos na ang sasabihin ko dapat dyan. Short of declaring war na tayo dyan against sa kanila e,.....»»
Liza Soberano values double cleansing, sunblock in skincare routines
In an exclusive interview with Philstar.com, the actress shared what she currently considers the most important step of her daily skincare routine......»»
Teenage pregnancy, a case study: ‘At 18, I found out I was pregnant’
CEBU CITY, Philippines – “I was only 18 years old when I found out that I was pregnant,” Loiuse said as she began to recall what she considers one of the darkest hours of her life. “I was confused and scared that time. My partner and I were not ready at all. We even planned.....»»
Melanie Marquez considers her children the highlights of her colorful life
Melanie Marquez was a picture of a proud mother when she recently guested on The Interviewer of The Boy Abunda Talk Channel together with her son Abraham......»»
Philippines to improve 9 of its islands in South China Sea
MANILA, The Philippines: The Philippines is set to enhance the habitability of islands it considers part of its territory in the South China Sea, according to Romeo Brawner, Manila's military chief. These plans are unfolding amid escalating tensions between the Philippines and China, as both nations claim South China Sea territory and have accused each other of provocative actions in the region. Apart fr.....»»
Philippines to enhance habitability of its islands in South China Sea
MANILA, The Philippines: The Philippines is set to enhance the habitability of islands it considers part of its territory in the South China Sea, according to Romeo Brawner, Manila's military chief. These plans are unfolding amid escalating tensions between the Philippines and China, as both nations claim South China Sea territory and have accused each other of provocative actions in the region. Apart fr.....»»
Philippines internet divide expanding
According to an April 4 World Bank blog report titled “Upgrading Philippine Internet for Faster and Inclusive Growth,” jointly written by Naoto Kanehira, Mitch Abdon and Mary Grace Mirandilla-Santos, the access gap in broadband internet between the rich and the poor in the Philippines has been rapidly expanding, making digital opportunities out of reach for many......»»
Digital connectivity space tackled in amendments to National Building Code
A pending legislation at the House of Representatives amending the 47-year-old National Building Code of the Philippines would make it more responsive to the broadband connectivity demands of a digital economy, a citizen advocacy group said......»»
So long to Sky Cable
News is out that Sky Cable will sign off by month’s end, making it the second major broadcast carrier and communications conglomerate to write 30 in as many months, after CNN Philippines last January. PLDT’s purchase of the cable provider has finally been approved by the concerned agencies, so Sky pay TV will transition to Cignal while still retaining its broadband service......»»
PLDT to offer gigabit speed broadband
“What we are doing is the equivalent of the transition to 5G from 4G in mobile communication. We are pushing the boundary in internet access in the Philippines, giving the Filipino consumer a taste of first-world connectivity.”.....»»