OREX SAI, Inc. and Globe Telecom, Inc. have announced a strategic partnership to launch a demonstration experiment for Open RAN (Radio Access Network) in the Philippines. This collaboration is part of the Japan Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' program to prepare for an upcoming Open RAN field trial.
Globe Telecom blocked a record high 2.72 billion scam and spam messages in 2022, more than double the 2021 total of 1.15 billion, reflecting the impact of the company's more aggressive campaign against malicious texts.
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) has temporarily suspended the mining exploration permit of Woggle Corp. for a proposed gold and copper project in Dupax Del Norte, Nueva Vizcaya, amid strong public opposition in the area.
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved a lower annual revenue requirement for the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), cutting 15.28 percent from what the company originally sought.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is cautiously optimistic that the farm sector will grow by more than 3 percent in 2026, pointing to improving fundamentals rather than a one-off rebound. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said history shows the target is achievable, with the sector posting above-3 percent growth in eight of the past 20 years, even as risks from weather, pests, and global markets remain.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has fined Global Dominion Financing Inc. ₱50,000 for engaging in abusive and unfair debt collection practices, citing violations of the Financial Products and Services Consumer Protection Act.