DOTr hikes student train discount to 50% until 2028
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has increased the student fare discount on LRT-1, LRT-2, and MRT-3 from 20 percent to 50 percent, effective starting today, Friday. The move, announced by Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon at LRT-2 Antipolo Station, follows President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive to ease students' transportation costs for the school year.
PLDT launches grassroots cybersecurity drive to safeguard telecom infrastructure
PLDT Inc. has launched a grassroots campaign aimed at bolstering cybersecurity and protecting critical telecommunications infrastructure by engaging local communities. The initiative debuted in Barangay Bangkal, Makati City, with the active involvement of PLDT’s Asset Protection Division, led by Willie Antalan, and local officials including Barangay Captain Virgilio Hilario III.
Converge extends anti-fraud training to educators
Converge ICT Solutions Inc., a leading fiber broadband provider, reinforced its corporate social responsibility and digital advocacy by extending online fraud awareness training to educators, highlighting its broader commercial commitment to safe digital environments.
SM Retail cited for exemplary data privacy management
SM Retail, the retail arm of SM Investments Corporation, received the Privacy Management Program Award from the National Privacy Commission (NPC) at the National Data Privacy Conference, in recognition of its industry-leading commitment to data protection and compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012.
Globe expands Sarangani network with 40+ cell sites
Globe has significantly expanded its network infrastructure in Sarangani, now operating over 40 cell sites across the province. This development enhances connectivity in agricultural, coastal, and upland areas, reflecting the telco’s strategic push to support one of Mindanao’s most dynamic economic zones.
