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Urban planner’s suggestion? Smart tunnels, not flood walls to control metro inundation

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 26 05:32 AM

"Smart tunnels" are 3-layered structures that serve as spillways and could also be used as roads, says architect and urban planner Jun Palafox. Read more »

Smart says completes rollout of 'Voice over LTE' for clearer, uninterrupted calls

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 24 12:22 PM

Smart Communications said Tuesday its customers can now have clearer, uninterrupted calls with the completion of its "voice over LTE" rollout. Read more »

PLDT says restoring last-mile services in Bicol

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 13 04:04 PM

PLDT-Smart is in the final stages of restoring its telco services in Catanduanes, Camarines Sur, and Albay but connectivity issues remain in areas affected by typhoon Ulysses, the telco said Friday.    Read more »

Mga konsumer nawalan ng kuryente, tubig sa kasagsagan ng Ulysses

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 12 08:28 PM

Milyong-milyong kostumer ng mga electric cooperative at water concessionaire sa Luzon ang apektado ng bagyong Ulysses. Read more »

Globe, PLDT working to restore telco services as Ulysses cuts power, fiber lines

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 12 06:32 PM

Globe Telecom and PLDT-Smart said Thursday they are working to restore mobile and internet services following the onslaught of typhoon Ulysses and will provide free telco services to subscribers in in typhoon-hit areas.  Read more »

DITO CME Holdings moves to acquire 3rd telco player via share swap deal

Nika Lazo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 10 07:49 PM

MANILA - DITO CME Holdings has moved to acquire Udenna Communications and Media Entertainment Holdings Corp (Udenna CME) through a share swap deal valued at up to P77 billion in a bid to take partial hold of the country's third telco player, the firm said on Tuesday. Read more »

Budding baker, happy homemaker? 11.11 deals to grab for your home appliance needs

Josiah Antonio, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 10 06:35 PM

The coronavirus pandemic made us stay and do everything at home for the rest of 2020, and with that some new appliances at home may be handy. Read more »

PLDT Q3 income jumps 95 pct as data, broadband revenues reach 'all-time highs'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 05 04:07 PM

PLDT saw a 95-percent jump in third quarter net income as service revenues hit an “all-time high” due to strong data and broadband demand during the pandemic, the company said on Thursday. Read more »

PLDT, Globe restore mobile services in parts of Catanduanes, other areas in Bicol

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 04 06:38 PM

The country’s two main telcos said Wednesday they have restored telecommunications services in parts of Catanduanes, as well as in other parts of the storm-ravaged Bicol region.   Read more »

Higit 4 milyon residente ng Bicol walang kuryente dahil kay 'Rolly'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 03 04:19 PM

Higit 4 milyong residente ng Bicol region ang walang supply ng kuryente ngayon kasunod ng pananalasa ng bagyong Rolly.   Read more »

Libreng Tawag: NTC tells Globe, Smart to offer free calls in storm-ravaged areas

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 02 10:35 PM

MANILA (UPDATE) - The National Telecommunications Commission has ordered Globe and Smart to provide stations that offer free calls and cellphone charging in areas affected by typhoon Rolly.  Read more »

‘Pumila ba ‘yan?’ Park Seo-joon’s partner in telco ad shares behind-the-scenes selfies

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 29 08:05 PM

“Uso po ang social distancing!” Read more »

Park Seo Joon asked: 'Why do you think K-dramas are so popular?'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 29 01:34 PM

When he first visited the Philippines in 2019, South Korean actor Park Seo Joon said he did not expect that he has quite a lot of Filipino supporters.   Read more »

‘May nanalo na!’ Pinoy fans find woman with Park Seo-joon in telco ad

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 28 10:46 PM

“Uso po ang social distancing!”  Read more »

After Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin, Park Seo Joon also joins Smart family

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 28 03:25 PM

Following Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin, Smart Communications on Wednesday introduced South Korean actor Park Seo Joon as its latest international endorser.   Read more »

PLDT to hike 5G investments in 2021 to boost 'customer experience'

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 23 10:41 PM

PLDT Inc said Friday it would boost 5G investments in 2021 to further improve customer experience.  Read more »

Smart completes rebranding of Sun Prepaid to Smart Prepaid

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 21 05:26 PM

PLDT Inc said Wednesday its wireless arm Smart Communications has completed the rebranding of Sun Prepaid to Smart Prepaid. Read more »

5G iPhone expected to star at Apple event

Glenn Chapman, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 11 03:01 PM

Apple is expected on Tuesday to unveil a keenly anticipated iPhone 12 line-up starring models tuned to super-fast new 5G telecom networks in an update considered vital to the company's fortunes.   Read more »

Second season of KCON:TACT 2020 to happen October 16-25

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 11 02:19 PM

Filipino fans of K-culture events are in for more treats just before the year ends. Read more »

Smart says 5G rollout expanded to key areas in Visayas, Mindanao

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 28 01:33 PM

Smart is launching its 5G service in key areas in Boracay, Cebu, Iloilo and Davao, PLDT Inc said in a statement.  Read more »