Smart doubles network speed in Iloilo with 5G standalone launch
Smart Communications, Inc., the wireless arm of PLDT Inc., has officially launched its 5G Standalone (SA) network in Iloilo City, effectively doubling internet speeds and slashing latency for subscribers.
CCPI hosts Ukrainian Ambassador in forum on resilience, partnership, and global cooperation
The Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands (CCPI), the country’s oldest business institution, successfully hosted a special forum featuring Her Excellency Yuliia Fediv, Ambassador of Ukraine to the Philippines, at its historic headquarters in Intramuros.
DPWH shuffles key officials to boost efficiency
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has announced a series of reassignments and designations affecting district and regional offices across the country, a move it said was aimed at strengthening transparency, efficiency, and continuity in public service.
DA dismisses fertilizer fraud claims as “fake news”
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has firmly rejected claims by the Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (Sinag) of alleged “ghost deliveries” in the Department of Agriculture’s fertilizer distribution program, labeling the accusations as “fake news” and lacking evidence.
Meralco champions audit innovation at ASEAN Power Summit
At the 2025 Heads of ASEAN Power Utilities/Authorities (HAPUA) Internal Audit Summit, the Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) highlighted the growing strategic and commercial significance of internal audit in driving innovation and operational transformation in the power sector.
