An advocacy group urged the public on Friday, October 3, to set aside misplaced fears over the installation of telco towers near schools, stressing that scientific research shows no health risks associated with such facilities and highlighting their importance in improving digital access for...
Malacañang has warned politicians over alleged use of the emergency cell broadcast system (ECBS) for political campaigning, saying it must not be abused. PCO Undersecretary Claire Castro (Betheena Unite) Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro pointed out that...
(Courtesy of Office of Civil Defense) The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) strongly denounced the “inappropriate” use of the Emergency Cell Broadcast System (ECBS) for political campaigning by some candidates in the upcoming elections. OCD Administrator, Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno said the...
Globe Telecom Inc. is launching a cost-efficient, green technology solution to further expand connectivity in remote areas across the country. Through RuralLink, the Ayala-backed telecommunications giant is expanding its network infrastructure to far-flung communities where traditional macro...
Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental and neighboring areas will soon benefit from improved cellular network and data connectivity after the city government signed a partnership with Phil Tower Consortium Inc. to build cell site towers in strategic areas. MAYOR Raymund Tongson (right) and Phil Tower...
Antipolo City 2nd Rep. Romeo Acop (PPAB) Antipolo City 2nd district Rep. Romeo Acop has confronted the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over the proliferation of capsules claiming to be an alternative to stem cell therapy. The veteran...
DAVAO CITY – Philtower Consortium Inc. aims to ensure that Mindanao enjoys network speed and availability on par with the rest of the Philippines following the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Globe Telecoms Inc. for the full takeover of cell site operations on the island in a hotel...
Globe Telecom Inc. built 1,702 new cell sites, upgraded over 13,600 mobile sites to Long Term Evolution (LTE) and installed 2,267 new 5G sites nationwide last year, the telco reported Thursday, February 16. Globe's aim was to connect more consumers and businesses after the pandemic accelerated the...
Globe Telecom Inc. fired up 26 new Long Term Evolution (LTE)-capable cell sites in Oriental Mindoro and Marinduque through stronger partnerships with local cooperatives, the telco disclosed Tuesday, December 6. Globe collaborated with the Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative Inc. (ORMECO) and the...
To ensure equitable internet access across the country, Isabela 6th District Representative Faustino A. Dy is re-filing House bill 10388 requiring property developers to provide telcos space for network infrastructure in housing projects and to remove hurdles they often face in building cell sites....
A progressive group on Sunday, June 12, asked the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) to conduct an on-site investigation to check the condition of 50 farmers and advocates who are allegedly detained in a “tiny 3x3 cell” in the Concepcion Police Station in Tarlac. The National Network of Agrarian...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) committed to cut more red tapes so Independent Tower Companies (ITCs) can fast-track their infrastructure rollouts. While the Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) agreed on in a previous public-private sector consultation "substantially...
