Communications & Technology
Gokongwei Group takes full control of PEP, SPIN as GMA exits
The Gokongwei Group’s Summit Media has taken full ownership of entertainment news site PEP.ph and sports platform SPIN.ph, ending its 19-year partnership with GMA Network and consolidating two established digital media brands under one publisher.
Globe Telecom keeps full-year revenue growth target despite economic headwinds
Globe Telecom Inc. is maintaining its full-year revenue growth guidance at low- to mid-single digits for 2026, even as the broader economy faces ongoing challenges.
Pax Silica hub agreement still targeted for yearend signing
The Philippines remains hopeful of signing the master agreement for the proposed Pax Silica advanced manufacturing hub before yearend, with negotiations progressing and no major substantive issues threatening a deal, Trade Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo said.
10 Philippine government agencies report data breaches to NPC
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is assessing data breach reports from 10 government agencies, including the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as it examines the potential risks to individuals whose personal information may have been compromised.
Smart first relco to integrate national ID verification in SIM registration
Smart Communications, the wireless arm of PLDT Inc., is the first Philippine mobile operator to integrate the PSA’s National ID Authentication Services into SIM registration, making the process faster and more secure for Smart Prepaid and TNT subscribers. Through the PSA’s eVerify platform, subscriber information is checked against the official National ID registry, improving record accuracy and supporting the SIM Registration Act in preventing scams and fraud.
