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.
FNI net income triples to ₱1.53 billion on strong nickel prices
Global Ferronickel Holdings Inc. (FNI) reported a 203 percent jump in net income to ₱1.53 billion for the first nine months of 2025, up from ₱502.6 million in the same period last year.
BPI expands free cash withdrawal service across Robinsons Retail stores nationwide
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has expanded its Partner Store Services across Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. (RRHI), allowing customers to withdraw cash for free through the BPI app at RRHI stores nationwide.
NWRB plans Luzon-wide river basin monitoring network
The National Water Resources Board (NWRB) is planning to establish a Luzon-wide river monitoring network after receiving a high-tech water information system from South Korea for the Pampanga River Basin.
