DICT monitors connectivity post Sarangani Bay quake; Starlink units deployed
Following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Sarangani Bay, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is closely tracking telecom services across affected regions. Globe reported full operations, while Smart remains largely functional with only weak signal issues noted in parts of General Santos City, even after successfully sending emergency alerts.
Globe activates emergency response after magnitude 7.8 quake off Sarangani
Following a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake offshore Sarangani province, Globe Telecom has launched its disaster response measures as PHIVOLCS issued a tsunami warning for Southern Mindanao coasts, calling for immediate evacuation to higher ground.
Malacanang pushes back against US labor claims
Malacañang has rejected allegations that the Philippines lacks adequate safeguards against forced labor, pushing back against findings in a recent United States Trade Representative (USTR) review that could potentially expose certain Philippine exports to additional tariffs.
T-Bill yields mixed as inflation in May eases
Treasury bill yields ended mixed on Monday as investors weighed easing inflation against lingering uncertainties over the interest rate outlook, with demand remaining strong...
Tala eyes real-time data to unlock SME credit
Fintech lender Tala Philippines is doubling down on real-time data and artificial intelligence as it seeks to expand access to financing for the country's vast but underserved micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) sector.
