DICT Rallies Support for ‘Konektadong Pinoy Act’ to Bridge Digital Divide
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is urging lawmakers to pass the proposed Konektadong Pinoy Act, alongside expanding its Free Wi-Fi for All Program, in a bid to strengthen the country’s mobile connectivity and address digital inclusion gaps.
PGH breaks ground on P675M specialty center
The Philippine General Hospital (PGH) has officially broken ground on its newest facility — a 16-story Pediatric and Adult Specialty Center — in a major push to expand access to specialized healthcare for Filipinos.
Bayanihan SIM brings connectivity to GIDA communities
Globe Telecom, in partnership with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), has launched the Bayanihan SIM initiative in the remote town of Doña Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan—an early step in a broader push to deliver digital connectivity to geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs) across the country.
NFA tightens palay buying rules to block traders, help real farmers
The National Food Authority (NFA) is rolling out stricter rules for buying palay (unhusked rice) to make the process more transparent and make sure the small farmers, not traders, benefit.
BDO commits ₱12B to PH’s largest wind power project
BDO Unibank Inc. (BDO) has committed ₱12.04 billion in financing—35 percent of a ₱34.41 billion loan facility—for ACEN Corporation’s onshore wind power project, poised to become the largest wind facility in the Philippines. The financing is structured under a 15-year term.
