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...
Globe Telecom Inc. announced that it is expanding its network to more remote areas in the country by building 100 cell sites this year. In a statement, Globe Chief Commercial Officer Darius Delgado said expanding network infrastructure to geographically isolated and disadvantaged...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, Feb. 27, reaffirmed its commitment to improving learning conditions in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas, aiming to bridge educational gaps through increased resources, infrastructure support, and targeted programs. DepEd Secretary...
Senator Cynthia Villar underscored the significance of employing innovative approaches and collaborative efforts to safeguard the country's protected areas as well as enhance the well-being of communities. "Through efficient collaboration and embracing new technologies, we can strengthen our...
CEBU CITY – Forty-one areas in Central Visayas have been placed under the orange and yellow categories in the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections on October 30. Those placed under the orange category were considered areas of immediate concern while those in the yellow category were...
LEGAZPI CITY (PNA) – The Albay Provincial Police Office (APPO) identified 96 barangays as election Areas of Concern (AOC) in connection with the October 30 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE). In an interview on Friday, September 22, APPO spokesperson Police Capt. Kharren...
Vice President Sara Duterte sees enhanced partnership between Chile and the Philippines after Ambassador Alvaro Jara Bucarey visited her office on Tuesday, July 11. (From left) Vice President Sara Duterte and Ambassador Alvaro Jara Bucarey of Chile (Inday Sara Duterte/Facebook) In a Facebook post,...
When news of the oil spill on the coast of Mindoro spilled to the media and on social media last Feb. 28, 2023, people were not aware of the magnitude and repercussions of that incident. Some assumed that it would only take a few days of cleanup to return the waters to its pristine condition, and a...
A progressive fisherfolk group warned Friday, Feb. 10, that the planned establishment of “fisherfolk settlement areas” could lead to “massive” displacement of local fisherfolk and their families. Fisherman (Pixabay) In a press statement, the fishers’ group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang...
National Scientist Dr. Angel C. Alcala, considered the father of marine protected areas (MPAs), is certain to be remembered for a long while. Despite his passing on Feb. 1, 2023, his memories and legacy will continue to live on and linger not only among his family and close associates, but also on...
To combat the anticipated “lull” in Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card registration and to help struggling Filipinos comply with the law, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) will conduct another set of facilitated registration in selected remote areas this week. SIM cards...
NIGHT OWL Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo This week, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) activated the SIM registration in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs), or those with limited telecommunication or internet access. The government-led assisted...
