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Fiber optic cable thieves in Mindanao typify a phenomenon rising 26% across countries in 2023

Globe Telecom, in partnership with the North Cotabato Police Provincial Office, apprehended two suspects linked to a series of cable-cutting incidents.

Telco 5G data traffic posts 95% expansion each quarter in 2023

Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) on Tuesday reported a significant increase in average monthly 5G data traffic throughout 2023, driven higher by a fast and reliable mobile network and strategic marketing initiatives.

Metrobank 1Q net income rise to P12 billion on loan, interest income growth

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co., the country’s fourth largest lender by assets, said Tuesday net profit in the first quarter rose 15 percent to P12.0 billion on the back of increases in interest-earning assets and higher net interest margin.

BTR partially awards bond offer to cap interest rate rise

The Bureau of the Treasury rejected some of the bids for treasury bonds auctioned on Tuesday to help moderate the increase in average interest rates.

DA to implement 45-day youth internship program starting June

The Department of Agriculture will soon accept applications for its 45-day Summer Youth Internship Program that will start in June.

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Lender adds stock trading feature to app

GoTyme Bank has launched a new feature called PH Stocks, allowing users to trade shares directly within its mobile app.

Marcos cuts LPG, kerosene excise to ease costs

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday ordered the removal of excise taxes on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene, a move aimed at easing household expenses while maintaining support for domestic producers.

Balisacan sees growth slowdown, downplays recession risk

Economic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said the Philippine economy is unlikely to slip into contraction this year despite mounting pressures from a fuel crisis, although growth is expected to fall short of earlier government targets.

DPWH eyes SLEX TR4 extension to Sorsogon; first phase set to open this year

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is planning to extend the South Luzon Expressway Toll Road 4 (TR4) up to Matnog, Sorsogon by next year.
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