Globe Telecom has introduced its new Globe Starlink service, delivering mobile connectivity to areas outside the reach of traditional cell sites, following its official launch in January and successful pilot tests earlier this year.
State weather bureau PAGASA on Wednesday warned that Super Typhoon Inday could still unleash heavy rains, destructive winds, and dangerous sea conditions even if current forecasts show it is unlikely to make landfall. "The track may still shift within the limit of the forecast confidence cone,” said PAGASA, cautioning against complacency as the cyclone approaches extreme Northern Luzon on Friday before tracking toward Taiwan. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered local governments to carry out preemptive evacuations to reduce risks to vulnerable communities. Inday was packing sustained winds of 195 kilometers per hour, gusts of up to 240 kph, and moving west northwest at 20 kph. PAGASA also expects the typhoon to raise water levels in Luzon dams by about one meter, although the increase will not be enough to significantly ease the region's water supply constraints.
Smart Communications and partner Nokia have completed the first live demonstration of local breakout roaming technology in Southeast Asia, delivering faster and smoother data use for Filipinos traveling abroad.
Ayala-led AC Logistics is stepping up its bid to build the country's leading integrated logistics platform after A.P. Moller Capital completed its acquisition of a 40 percent stake in the company, bringing fresh capital and global supply chain expertise to support its next growth phase.
The US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) said the Philippines is well positioned to tap its USD205 billion global investment capacity as the agency ramps up efforts to finance commercially viable private-sector projects supporting the country's infrastructure and industrial ambitions.
Carlo Paalam is one fight away from ending a 16-year wait for Philippine boxing gold at the Asian Games, after outboxing a reigning world champion on Wednesday.
The various banks accelerated their lending activity in August, driven by a steady demand for credit from key business sectors. Big banks expanded their loan portfolios by 11 percent year-on-year, picking up speed from the 10.4 percent growth recorded in July.