Transport & Communications
Globe urges stricter SIM registration with validated ID database for enhanced security
Globe Telecom is reinforcing its commitment to the SIM Registration Act (RA 11934), emphasizing the need for a validated database to combat SIM card-related crimes.
MPTC pauses merger nego with SMC amid debt cut plans
Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) has announced a temporary pause in its merger negotiations with San Miguel Corp. (SMC), citing the company’s ongoing efforts to raise equity capital to reduce its debts.
Globe Telecom’s 5G expansion reinforces leadership and empowerment in the digital economy
Globe Telecom Inc. is setting a new benchmark in the Philippine telecommunications sector with the launch of 587 new 5G sites across the country. The investment is designed to meet the growing demand for high-speed mobile services and enhance Globe’s leadership in the industry.
Grab PH onboards Ateneo for driver training and safety standards
Grab Philippines and its motorcycle taxi partner MOVE IT, has collaborated with the Ateneo Bulatao Center for Psychological Services to overhaul the ride-hailing industry’s driver assessment, onboarding, and training processes.
NLEX Corp. toll rate adjustments beginning March
NLEX Corp. announced on Friday that it will implement toll rate increases starting March 2, 2025, affecting both the open and closed systems. The open system will see an additional P5.00 charge, while the closed system will incur a P0.72 per kilometer increase.
