Indonesian firm exports 1st 3 locomotives to PH

SURABAYA, E Java – State-owned train manufacturer PT INKA for the first time shipped three locomotives and 15 cars to the Philippines via the Tanjung Perak port...

Petron workers seek LGU’s ‘intervention’ to stop closure

LIMAY, Bataan – Workers of the Petron refinery here have appealed to the local government unit (LGU) to help prevent the reported shutting down next month of...

$9-B ADB facility to help members access, distribute vaccines

Total mineral product export earnings rise

MANILA – January-October free-on-board receipts from Philippine outbound shipments of mineral products collectively surpassed the corresponding total in 2019, partly fueled by the nearly 1,193 percent increase in...

Globe eyes building 2,000 new cell sites in 2021

MANILA – Globe Telecom, Inc. (Globe) is planning to expand and improve its mobile network next year by building “at least” 2,000 new cell sites. In a statement...

Bank exec cites need to up Filipino’s digital know-how

MANILA – A bank executive said on Thursday going fully digital is not the best solution right now in addressing customers’ needs, citing the need to educate...

Ookla cites PLDT, Smart ‘fastest’ in PH

MANILA – A United States-based broadband testing company has awarded both PLDT and its wireless subsidiary Smart Communications as the fastest fixed internet and mobile network providers...

Growth of telco industry in private sector’s hand

MANILA – The development of telecommunication services is better left in the care of the private sector as the latter could allow more space for adjustments in...

Enacting CREATE into law to help PH economy recover

MANILA – Trade officials believe that the enactment of the CREATE bill into law will usher the country’s economic recovery next year. Department of Trade and Industry...