Smart Communications, Inc., the wireless subsidiary of PLDT Inc., is intensifying its 5G deployment across the country, reallocating network resources from its legacy 3G infrastructure to bolster 5G capacity where demand is highest.
What began as a simple desire to enjoy good coffee turned into a thriving local hub for students, freelancers, and neighborhood regulars. At the heart of it is Christine Sibal, co-founder of 153 Coffee Co., whose story highlights the growing importance of digital infrastructure and community-driven enterprise in empowering local businesses.
BDO Unibank Inc. (BDO) has reinforced its commitment to sustainable infrastructure development by continuing to finance water treatment and supply projects across Visayas and Mindanao through its longstanding partnership with Cebu-based Mactan Rock Industries Inc.
Globe Telecom Inc. is set to accelerate its expansion of mobile cell towers in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs) this year, in a bid to meet the growing demand for broadband connectivity.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has announced plans to expedite repair efforts at Masbate Airport after Typhoon Opong left significant structural damage, with estimated costs ranging from P10 to P15 million.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has directed all regional offices of the Department of Agriculture (DA), along with the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC), to fast-track damage verification and loss assessment in areas affected by recent tropical cyclones and the southwest monsoon (Habagat). The goal is to speed up the distribution of assistance to thousands of affected farmers and fisherfolk.
First Balfour Inc., the construction and engineering arm of the Lopez Group, has become the first construction firm in the Philippines to adopt the Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), an AI-powered construction management system (CMS) designed to streamline project planning, execution, and monitoring.