Array
(
    [results] => Array
        (
            [0] => Array
                (
                    [ArticleID] => 305299
                    [Title] => SEC okays Digitel capital hike to P3.8B
                    [Summary] => The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the plan of Digitel Mobile Phils. Inc., the cellular unit of the Gokongwei group, to raise its authorized capital stock to P3.8 billion from only P100 million.


The capital hike is intended to cover the mobile phone firm’s network expansion program aimed at strengthening its capacity to accommodate as much as six million subscribers by yearend.  Operating under the brand name Sun Cellular, Digitel Mobile has earmarked $200 million for its network expansion to compete with major rivals Smart and Globe.  


                    [DatePublished] => 2005-11-05 00:00:00
                    [ColumnID] => 133272
                    [Focus] => 0
                    [AuthorID] => 1804021
                    [AuthorName] => Zinnia B. Dela Peña
                    [SectionName] => Business
                    [SectionUrl] => business
                    [URL] => 
                )

            [1] => Array
                (
                    [ArticleID] => 244682
                    [Title] => NTC to prepare rules governing 3G technology
                    [Summary] => The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) is to prepare a regulatory framework before May to govern the allocation, possibly through bidding, of new frequencies that will allow local mobile phone service providers to go into the controversial third-generation (3G) of wireless communications technology, currently the rage in Europe and Japan. 


                    [DatePublished] => 2004-03-31 00:00:00
                    [ColumnID] => 133272
                    [Focus] => 0
                    [AuthorID] => 
                    [AuthorName] => 
                    [SectionName] => Business
                    [SectionUrl] => business
                    [URL] => 
                )

            [2] => Array
                (
                    [ArticleID] => 244243
                    [Title] => Sun Cellular expands provincial network coverage
                    [Summary] => Sun Cellular has launched an aggressive provincial network expansion to provide enhanced coverage to the growing number of its subscriber base. The move is aimed at delivering quality network reach around the country and secure its position as the fastest growing cellular phone service provider in the Philippines.


                    [DatePublished] => 2004-03-28 00:00:00
                    [ColumnID] => 133272
                    [Focus] => 0
                    [AuthorID] => 
                    [AuthorName] => 
                    [SectionName] => Business
                    [SectionUrl] => business
                    [URL] => 
                )

            [3] => Array
                (
                    [ArticleID] => 242661
                    [Title] => Sun Cellular expands provincial network
                    [Summary] => Sun Cellular has launched an aggressive provincial network expansion to provide enhanced coverage to its growing subscriber base. 


Sun Cellular recently strengthened its network coverage in Baguio City and nearby La Trinidad, Benguet. The same expansion is continuing in the cities of Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, Davao and Iloilo and in some of their neighboring municipalities.


The mobile company also beefed up its facilities in Ilocos Sur, Bulacan and Cavite. More expansions are slated in the near future.


                    [DatePublished] => 2004-03-15 00:00:00
                    [ColumnID] => 133272
                    [Focus] => 0
                    [AuthorID] => 
                    [AuthorName] => 
                    [SectionName] => Telecoms
                    [SectionUrl] => telecoms
                    [URL] => 
                )

            [4] => Array
                (
                    [ArticleID] => 238839
                    [Title] => Sun Cellular doubles cellsites
                    [Summary] => Sun Cellular is continuing its aggressive network coverage rollout to better serve its rapidly increasing subscriber base. The company said plans are already underway to double its cellsite around the country in partnership with the biggest network/infrastructure providers in the world – Ericsson and Alcatel.


                    [DatePublished] => 2004-02-14 00:00:00
                    [ColumnID] => 133272
                    [Focus] => 0
                    [AuthorID] => 
                    [AuthorName] => 
                    [SectionName] => Business
                    [SectionUrl] => business
                    [URL] => 
                )

        )

)

ERICSSON AND ALCATEL

Array
(
    [results] => Array
        (
            [0] => Array
                (
                    [ArticleID] => 305299
                    [Title] => SEC okays Digitel capital hike to P3.8B
                    [Summary] => The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the plan of Digitel Mobile Phils. Inc., the cellular unit of the Gokongwei group, to raise its authorized capital stock to P3.8 billion from only P100 million.


The capital hike is intended to cover the mobile phone firm’s network expansion program aimed at strengthening its capacity to accommodate as much as six million subscribers by yearend.  Operating under the brand name Sun Cellular, Digitel Mobile has earmarked $200 million for its network expansion to compete with major rivals Smart and Globe.  


                    [DatePublished] => 2005-11-05 00:00:00
                    [ColumnID] => 133272
                    [Focus] => 0
                    [AuthorID] => 1804021
                    [AuthorName] => Zinnia B. Dela Peña
                    [SectionName] => Business
                    [SectionUrl] => business
                    [URL] => 
                )

            [1] => Array
                (
                    [ArticleID] => 244682
                    [Title] => NTC to prepare rules governing 3G technology
                    [Summary] => The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) is to prepare a regulatory framework before May to govern the allocation, possibly through bidding, of new frequencies that will allow local mobile phone service providers to go into the controversial third-generation (3G) of wireless communications technology, currently the rage in Europe and Japan. 


                    [DatePublished] => 2004-03-31 00:00:00
                    [ColumnID] => 133272
                    [Focus] => 0
                    [AuthorID] => 
                    [AuthorName] => 
                    [SectionName] => Business
                    [SectionUrl] => business
                    [URL] => 
                )

            [2] => Array
                (
                    [ArticleID] => 244243
                    [Title] => Sun Cellular expands provincial network coverage
                    [Summary] => Sun Cellular has launched an aggressive provincial network expansion to provide enhanced coverage to the growing number of its subscriber base. The move is aimed at delivering quality network reach around the country and secure its position as the fastest growing cellular phone service provider in the Philippines.


                    [DatePublished] => 2004-03-28 00:00:00
                    [ColumnID] => 133272
                    [Focus] => 0
                    [AuthorID] => 
                    [AuthorName] => 
                    [SectionName] => Business
                    [SectionUrl] => business
                    [URL] => 
                )

            [3] => Array
                (
                    [ArticleID] => 242661
                    [Title] => Sun Cellular expands provincial network
                    [Summary] => Sun Cellular has launched an aggressive provincial network expansion to provide enhanced coverage to its growing subscriber base. 


Sun Cellular recently strengthened its network coverage in Baguio City and nearby La Trinidad, Benguet. The same expansion is continuing in the cities of Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, Davao and Iloilo and in some of their neighboring municipalities.


The mobile company also beefed up its facilities in Ilocos Sur, Bulacan and Cavite. More expansions are slated in the near future.


                    [DatePublished] => 2004-03-15 00:00:00
                    [ColumnID] => 133272
                    [Focus] => 0
                    [AuthorID] => 
                    [AuthorName] => 
                    [SectionName] => Telecoms
                    [SectionUrl] => telecoms
                    [URL] => 
                )

            [4] => Array
                (
                    [ArticleID] => 238839
                    [Title] => Sun Cellular doubles cellsites
                    [Summary] => Sun Cellular is continuing its aggressive network coverage rollout to better serve its rapidly increasing subscriber base. The company said plans are already underway to double its cellsite around the country in partnership with the biggest network/infrastructure providers in the world – Ericsson and Alcatel.


                    [DatePublished] => 2004-02-14 00:00:00
                    [ColumnID] => 133272
                    [Focus] => 0
                    [AuthorID] => 
                    [AuthorName] => 
                    [SectionName] => Business
                    [SectionUrl] => business
                    [URL] => 
                )

        )

)

abtest

SEC okays Digitel capital hike to P3.8B

By Zinnia B. Dela Peña | November 5, 2005 - 12:00am

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the plan of Digitel Mobile Phils. Inc., the cellular unit of the Gokongwei group, to raise its authorized capital stock to P3.8 billion from only P100 million. The...

Business

NTC to prepare rules governing 3G technology

March 31, 2004 - 12:00am

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) is to prepare a regulatory framework before May to govern the allocation, possibly through bidding, of new frequencies that will allow local mobile phone service providers...

Business

Sun Cellular expands provincial network coverage

March 28, 2004 - 12:00am

Sun Cellular has launched an aggressive provincial network expansion to provide enhanced coverage to the growing number of its subscriber base. The move is aimed at delivering quality network reach around the country...

Business

Sun Cellular expands provincial network

March 15, 2004 - 12:00am

Sun Cellular has launched an aggressive provincial network expansion to provide enhanced coverage to its growing subscriber base. Sun Cellular recently strengthened its network coverage in Baguio City and nearby...

Telecoms

Sun Cellular doubles cellsites

February 14, 2004 - 12:00am

Sun Cellular is continuing its aggressive network coverage rollout to better serve its rapidly increasing subscriber base. The company said plans are already underway to double its cellsite around the country in...

Business