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Higher interest rates loom as Duterte takes over

By Prinz Magtulis | June 1, 2016 - 12:00am

Despite investors cheering election success, they are still unlikely to grant the Duterte administration cheaper funding compared...

Business

Meralco sees slower sales

By Danessa Rivera | June 1, 2016 - 12:00am

Power distribution giant Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) expects sales volume growth to slow starting May due to cooler temperatures...

Business

PLDT lowers allocation for digital services

By Louella Desiderio | January 31, 2016 - 9:00am

The country’s largest telecommunications firm is allocating around $50 million for partnerships for its digital services...

Business

Things looking up for MPIC, says MVP

By Louella Desiderio | January 27, 2016 - 9:00am

Businessman Manuel V. Pangilinan has a positive outlook on Metro Pacific Investments Corp.’s financial performance this year amid favorable economic prospects, but is cautious on Philippine Long Distance Telephone...

Business

Philippines, Thailand yet to tap700 MHz mobile frequency

By Louella Desiderio | January 23, 2016 - 9:00am

The Philippines is one of two countries that have yet to utilize the 700 megahertz (MHz) frequency, a key resource in providing...

Business

PLDT powers up International Eucharistic Congress in Cebu

By Louella Desiderio | January 22, 2016 - 9:00am

Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) is providing data and voice services as well as other communications support to the upcoming International Eucharistic Congress (IEC).

Business

Congress to prioritize open access for telcos

By Louella Desiderio | January 19, 2016 - 9:00am

The proposed Open Access Law for the telecommunications industry which seeks to expedite permits for telco facilities may be included in the list of priorities of the next Congress, according to Globe Telecom I...

Business

PLDT, PCCW Global sign interconnection agreement

By Louella Desiderio | January 12, 2016 - 9:00am

The Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) has signed an interconnection agreement with PCCW Global of Hong Kong to improve the voice and data connectivity between the two countries.

Business

Cignal subscribers hit 1.2 M in 2015

By Lawrence Agcaoili | January 7, 2016 - 9:00am

Cignal TV Inc., a unit of Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT), cemented its stronghold in the pay TV industry with close to 1.2 million subscribers in 2015.

Business

Smart renews partnership with MCA Music

By Louella Desiderio | December 17, 2015 - 9:00am

The wireless arm of Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) has renewed its partnership with leading music company MCA Music Inc.  to enhance the subscribers’ digital lifestyle.

Business