Communications & Technology

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and LTFRB have selected GCash to deliver fuel subsidies digitally to eligible public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators across the country. The move comes amid rising global oil prices fueled by tensions in the Middle East, which have squeezed the daily earnings and livelihoods of transport workers.

Fortinet, a global leader in cybersecurity, has announced it is accelerating its FortiAIGate solution using NVIDIA’s AI platforms and software. The partnership creates a combined security system designed to protect AI workloads, data, and autonomous agents in real time across data centers and cloud environments. It lets organizations safely build, run, and scale AI tools while keeping performance high and meeting governance rules.

Converge ICT Solutions Inc. confirmed on Monday that its commercial arrangement with SKY Cable Corp. remains fully in place, putting to rest reports suggesting the partnership was set to end. In its statement, Converge assured customers that the existing agreement continues without disruption, with both firms committed to delivering consistent broadband and digital connectivity across the country.

Globe Telecom Inc. has received official approval from the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to commercially operate Starlink’s satellite-to-mobile services across the Philippines. This permit, signed by NTC Commissioner Ella Blanca Lopez, aligns with the government’s goal to advance digital transformation and close the digital divide nationwide.

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) will proceed with the collection of around ₱3.8 billion in outstanding Supervision and Regulation Fees (SRF) from NOW Telecom Inc., following a final and executory Supreme Court ruling.