Transport & Communications
Smart’s new Multi SIM enables eSIM on any android phone
Smart Communications Inc., in partnership with global tech leader Thales, has introduced the Smart Prepaid and TNT Multi SIM solution—an industry-first innovation enabling eSIM functionality on non-eSIM capable handsets.
NLEX Corporation Invests P200 Million in SCTEX Tech Upgrade to Boost Safety, Efficiency
NLEX Corp. on Tuesday announced a P200 million investment program upgrading the technology along the 94-kilometer Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) connecting Central Luzon provinces. The improvements are designed to provide motorists with a smoother, safer, and more efficient travel experience.
₱7.3B BCIB contract draws eight bidders
Eight qualified contractors, including D.M. Consunji, EEI Corp., and several Chinese firms, submitted financial bids for Contract Package 1 (CP1) of the ₱7.3 billion Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge (BCIB) project, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Tuesday.
DPWH embraces blockchain for transparent infrastructure governance
The Blockchain Council of the Philippines (BCP) has partnered with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to introduce the Integrity Chain, a blockchain-based platform aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability, and public trust in national infrastructure projects.
Globe restores connectivity, offers relief after Typhoon Opong
Globe is continuing its efforts to support communities impacted by Typhoon Opong, focusing on restoring connectivity in South Luzon and the Visayas. The company has deployed its network and relief teams to aid in the recovery, with restoration work progressing across 29 affected provinces—14 in South Luzon and 15 in the Visayas.
