PLDT and Globe Buys SMC Telco Business for Nearly P69.1 Billion

The top two telecommunication firms in the Philippines, PLDT and Globe have agreed to buy the SMC telco business for nearly P69.1 billion in a joint deal that will significantly upgrade the slow internet services and connections in the country that have been dubbed as one of the world’s slowest in terms of speed. Philippine … Read more

San Miguel Corp. (SMC) to Sell Telco Assets to Globe, PLDT

One of the country’s leading business conglomerates, San Miguel Corp. (SMC) plans to sell their telecommunication assets to the leading telecommunications company in the Philippines, Globe Telecom and Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co.(PLDT). The joint telecom buyout of SMC’s business will further cement the duopolistic hold of PLDT and Globe in the telecom business amid … Read more

Globe and PLDT Supports Mayor Duterte’s Call for Faster Internet

The country’s largest telecommunications network, Globe Telecom and Philippine Long Distance Company (PLDT) issued separate statements on the call of the incoming President Rody Duterte for a faster internet access in the Philippines. Both Globe and PLDT-Smart were warned by Pres. Duterte to face against foreign players in they will not improve their services particularly … Read more

Globe & PLDT Group Prepares Backup System for Bagyong Ruby

The country’s two most popular telecommunications company, Globe Telecom and PLDT announced to the media that they are now preparing their backup system as the company expected to disrupt their network services when Bagyong Ruby will make a landfall this weekend. According to Globe Telecom Inc., and the Philippine Long Distance and Telephone Company (PLDT), … Read more

PLDT to Install a New Fiber Optic Cable System Connecting the Country to Europe & Africa

The country’s largest telecom company, the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) announced on Thursday, August 21, 2014 that the company has signed a deal with Hong Kong-based PCCW Global to install a new fiber optic cable system connecting the country to a total of 17 international destinations worldwide. According to PLDT President and CEO … Read more

How to Refund PLDT Tickets for “The Last Home Stand”

The country’s largest telecom conglomerates PLDT, the company who initiated the highly anticipated “The Last Home Stand,” announced that they are now offering to refund all ticket holders of the controversial event held on Tuesday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The procedures on how to refund the tickets are listed below. According to PLDT Executive … Read more

PLDT Explains Internet Speed Problems in the Philippines From March 28 Onwards

The Philippine internet users experienced a dismal internet speed for the past few days because of the problem faced by telecom giant, Philippine Long Distance Telephone (PLDT) starting from March 28, 2014. The country’s largest broadband Internet Service Provider (ISP), PLDT, is currently hit by a slow-down internet connection that affected many of its subscribers … Read more

Eumir Felix Marcial: Best Asian Youth Boxer of the Year 2013

Filipino youth boxing sensation Eumir Felix Marcial was awarded with the Best Asia Youth Boxer of the Year award given by the Asian Boxing Confederation. He was also awarded with the Best Asian Competition for 2013 plum after his success with the Asian Youth Championships organized by ABAP last March in Subic Bay, Zambales. Eumir … Read more