DICT to lead drafting of IRR for Universal Internet Access Law
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) announced on Sunday that it will spearhead the drafting of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for the newly enacted Konektadong Pinoy Act, a landmark law aimed at delivering universal, reliable, and affordable internet access to all Filipinos.
CamSur cold storage facility on track for completion by year-end
The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced that the P500-million cold storage facility in Camarines Sur is on schedule for completion by December 2025.
Fuel price hikes set this week
Motorists and businesses should brace for another round of fuel price increases this Tuesday, with Jetti Petroleum Inc. projecting hikes of P0.60 to P0.80 per liter for gasoline and P0.30 to P0.50 per liter for diesel. Kerosene is also expected to rise by around P0.10 per liter, according to the Department of Energy (DOE).
Marcos Jr. gov’t urged to greenlight national logistics backbone project within term
The consortium behind the proposed breakthrough national logistics integrated backbone project has reaffirmed its commitment to complete the infrastructure program within the remaining years of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s administration — provided swift government action is taken.
Globe, Google complete successful trial of wireless optical tech
Globe Telecom Inc., together with its subsidiary Fiber Infrastructure and Network Services Inc. (FINSI), has successfully completed a landmark field trial of Google's TAARA Free Space Optics (FSO) technology, achieving a 10Gbps wireless optical connection over 11 kilometers.
