Communications & Technology
LGUs pressed to accelerate digital collections
Local government units (LGUs) are being urged to fast-track the modernization of public collection systems as digital payments continue to dominate everyday transactions in the Philippines.
PLDT blocks 83,000 attempts to access child exploitation content in January
The PLDT Group blocked 83,000 attempts to access illegal child sexual abuse and exploitation materials (CSAEM) in January 2026, a 50 percent drop from the same period in 2025.
Globe pushes for recognition of internet access as basic right
Telecommunications company Globe Telecom said reliable internet connectivity should be recognized as a basic human right, stressing its growing importance to national development and everyday life.
Eastern Comms boosts renewable energy use to 10% with geothermal deal
Eastern Communications (Eastern Comms) has partnered with First Gen Corporation to raise its renewable energy use to 10 percent, up from just 2 percent.
Smart and Lynk Global complete sarellite-to-phone tests in Ilocos Norte
Smart Communications, Inc. and its partner Lynk Global have successfully completed new field tests of their Direct-to-Device (D2D) satellite service in the province’s coastal towns of Burgos, Bangui, and Pagudpud.
