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Mga abusadong 'wangwangero'

By John Rey Saavedra | May 23, 2007 - 12:00am

Metro

PLDT to retire debts of fixed line business by 2008

August 6, 2005 - 12:00am

Telecommunications leader Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) expects to retire completely the debts of its fixed line business by 2008. By the end of 2005, PLDT’s fixed gross debt will be at $1.46...

Business

Meridian inks pact with Bangladesh firm

March 20, 2004 - 12:00am

Meridian Telekoms Inc., the pioneer in wireless broadband technology in the Philippines, has entered into an agreement with X-net, a subsidiary of GrameenPhone Bangladesh, for Meridian to set up a wireless broadband...

Business

Government mulls subsidy to telecoms sector

By Marianne V. Go | June 5, 2001 - 12:00am

Government is studying the possibility of providing an outright subsidy to the telecommunications sector or further liberalize the industry to bring down the cost of broadband services. Trade and Industry Secretary...

Business

Government mulls subsidy to telecoms sector

By Marianne V. Go | June 5, 2001 - 12:00am

Government is studying the possibility of providing an outright subsidy to the telecommunications sector or further liberalize the industry to bring down the cost of broadband services. Trade and Industry Secretary...

Business

Broadband Internet pioneer allots P2 B for program

December 1, 2000 - 12:00am

Broadband Internet pioneer Meridian Telekoms, Inc. is spending P2 billion between now and next year as it embarks on the first phase of an ambitious program aimed at saturating Metro Manila and key cities in the...

Business