Telecommunications

8 hours ago

Globe backs Angara push for stronger online safety for young users

The company said Education Secretary Sonny Angara’s initiative reflects the need for closer collaboration among government agencies, technology firms, schools and families as children spend more time learning, communicating and socializing online. Globe added that no single sector can address online risks alone and that coordinated action is essential to create a safer digital environment.

4 days ago

PLDT first-half telco core income slips 2% on softer operations

“Growth remains measured, but we are optimistic that the second half of the year will be better, as we build on our momentum and focus on executing with discipline,” PLDT and Smart chair and CEO Manuel Pangilinan said.

5 Aug 2026

9:17AM

Globe first-half core profit slips 2% despite record service revenue

Globe Telecom posted record first-half service revenues, but core net income slipped 2 percent as its share of earnings from Mynt, the parent of GCash, edged lower from a year earlier.

27 Jul 2026

12:00AM

Globe, KDDI team up to reinvent mobile retail in the Philippines

Globe Telecom has entered into a strategic partnership with Japan’s KDDI Corporation to explore new growth opportunities in mobile services and transform the retail experience in the Philippines. The collaboration supports Globe’s strategy to strengthen customer engagement by combining digital innovation with enhanced physical stores.

22 Jul 2026

5:20PM

Globe expands 5G in Naga as Leni Robredo pushes digital transformation

Globe Telecom Inc. is expanding its fifth-generation (5G) footprint across Naga City, bolstering Mayor Leni Robredo’s efforts to attract investment and accelerate the city’s digital transformation.

5 Jul 2026

7:38PM

PT&T-powered Bitstar Telecom launches fiber service in Metro Manila

A new internet provider is entering the Philippine broadband market under rules that no longer require a congressional franchise to offer internet services.

3 Jul 2026

11:22AM

PH telcos put rivalry aside as PLDT, DITO strike landmark network-sharing deal

Two of the country’s top telecommunications operators and DITO Telecommunity have signed a landmark infrastructure-sharing agreement, marking a rare collaboration among rival mobile carriers.

2 Jul 2026

7:43PM

Smart targets Gen Z with new prepaid offers for gaming, streaming apps

Smart Prepaid has refreshed its Power All prepaid offers to appeal to Gen Z users, bundling data plans around gaming, streaming, social media and productivity apps.

24 Jun 2026

5:26PM

Globe taps BDO for P5-B loan to fund digital infrastructure push

Globe Telecom has secured a P5 billion term loan from BDO Unibank as the telco steps up investments in network capacity while refinancing existing debt.