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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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

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......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

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.”.....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

PLDT buys 35% of Meralco unit

Telco giant PLDT Inc. is showing no signs of slowing down its broadband expansion, this time investing P2.12 billion to acquire more than a third of shares in a sister subsidiary......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

EastWest ramping up credit business

Gotianun-led East West Banking Corp. is strengthening its credit business for possible upticks in loan demand later this year, its top officia.....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

Marcos sees internet access for all via fiber backbone project

The government is ramping up efforts to provide internet access for all Filipinos amid its importance in trade and communication, President Marcos said on Friday......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

Dito ramps up operations

After investing nearly $1 billion to build up its network and as it nears its compliance by the fifth year of its operations to provide the mandated 84 percent connectivity to its target population by the middle of this year, Dito Telecommunity is ramping up commercial operations to finally monetize and gain it rightful share of the market, according to Eric Alberto, president and CEO of Dito......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

SM supports agriculture sector through farm-to-store program

The SM Group is ramping up its support for the country’s agriculture sector through a wider farm-to-store program being undertaken by food retail affiliate and community shopping mall chain WalterMart......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

ASEAN expands regional payment connectivity

The Association of Southeast Asian Nation has onboarded Brunei Darussalam Central Bank and Bank of the Lao PDR in ramping up cross-border payments in the region, bringing the number of total central banks participating in the regional payment connectivity initiative to eight......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Jollibee ramps up shift to renewable energy

The Jollibee Group is ramping up its sustainability efforts this year with plans to bolster further the shift of its stores and manufacturing facilities to renewable energy......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

'There s today momentum in India which has to be experienced to be believed': Jaishankar in Singapore

Singapore, March 23 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said there's today momentum in India which has to be experienced to be believed and the country is going to be a much bigger economy in the coming years. Jaishankar, who reached Singapore earlier today as part of his three-nation visit, said apart from increase in ease of living and ease of doing business, India is ramping up its infrastructure.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

'There s today momentum in India which has to be experienced to be believed': Jaishankar in Singapore

Singapore, March 23 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said there's today momentum in India which has to be experienced to be believed and the country is going to be a much bigger economy in the coming years. Jaishankar, who reached Singapore earlier today as part of his three-nation visit, said apart from increase in ease of living and ease of doing business, India is ramping up its infrastructure.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

‘Inflation uptick far from over’

The uptick in inflation is far from over as more expensive commodity prices could last until the second quarter, with the government ramping up efforts to ensure food security amid threats of El Niño......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

BIR doubles down on vape industry

The Bureau of Internal Revenue is ramping up efforts to monitor the vape industry after scoring a major win in a P1.2-billion tax evasion case......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

Jollibee named world’s 2nd fastest-growing restaurant brand

Asian fast-food giant Jollibee Foods Corp. is ramping up its global expansion after being hailed as the second fastest-growing restaurant brand in the world by consultancy giant Brand Finance......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024