MPIC may sell stake in LRT-1 due to ongoing losses
Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) is considering selling its stake in Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC), operator of the LRT Line 1, as the business continues to lose money.
GSIS mobile app surpasses 2M users
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) announced that its mobile app, GSIS Touch, has reached over two million registered users, covering a large portion of its 2.7 million members and pensioners.
Dr. George Yang opens 52nd Bahay Bulilit Learning Center in Biñan, Laguna
McDonald’s Philippines Founder and Chairman Dr. George T. Yang has opened the 52nd Bahay Bulilit Learning Center in Barangay Poblacion, Biñan, Laguna, through Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Philippines.
ESA and partners achieve successful 5G satellite connectivity trial
The European Space Agency (ESA), together with MediaTek, Eutelsat, Airbus Defence and Space, Sharp, Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), and Rohde & Schwarz, has completed the world’s first successful test of 5G-advanced non-terrestrial network (NTN) technology over low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites.
US Congress nears deal to end longest government shutdown
The longest US government shutdown in history could end within days after the Senate on Monday (early Tuesday in Manila) approved a major funding bill in a 60–40 vote, sending the measure to the House of Representatives for a final vote as soon as Wednesday.
