Customers who scan quick response (QR codes) from dubious entities on emails or messaging platforms can fall prey to "quishing", warned PLDT and Smart’s Cyber Security Operations Group (CSOG). ‘Quishing’ makes use of malicious QR codes that when scanned, directs unsuspecting victims to a fake...
Choco Mucho woke up from a long stupor as it eked out a 25-21, 25-17, 22-25, 10-25, 16-14 victory over PLDT Thursday to remain in the semifinal race in the Premier Volleyball League Invitational Conference at The Arena in San Juan City. Photo from PVL Kat Tolentino returned from a two-game absence...
PLDT Inc. this month completes the migration of its legacy fixed wireless service called Home Ultera into a faster network to benefit more than 3,000 subscribers. By end-July 2022, the telco will finish decommissioning 185 telecom towers that provide Time-Division Duplex Long-Term Evolution or...
Local telcos remained operational in areas hit by the earthquake with no infrastructure damage detected, so far. “Our technical teams immediately assessed our network and we found no damage on our infrastructure. Our network is stable," confirmed Globe Chief Sustainability and Corporate...
SIAB in San Aurelio Elementary School Supporting early grade learning across schools in northern and central Luzon,PLDT, Smart and long-time partner USAID, through RTI International, recently turned over one School-in-a-Bag (SIAB) each to San Rafael Elementary School (SRES) in Tarlac City, Tarlac...
Local telcos committed to heed the new administration's call to improve connectivity and hasten digitalization. "We support the government's thrust to connect our countrymen and make sure that no Filipino is left behind as the world becomes more digital," stated PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications,...
Spectrum, a subsidiary of Manila Electric Company (Meralco), has completed the energization of solar facilities that will power up at least five business centers of Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) that will save the telecommunications giant P2.2 million in annual electricity cost in...
Twice put on pins and needles in the fourth set, PLDT Home Fibr kept its poise and kept its offense going, essaying a clutch 17-25, 25-11, 25-20, 25-18 victory over Army to close in on a semifinal berth in the Premier Volleyball League Invitational Conference at the SM Mall of Asia Arena Saturday,...
Local telcos suffered at least a thousand incidents of cable theft and sabotage of their network equipment in the first semester of 2022 alone. They urged customers to stay vigilant against such illegal activities disrupting their internet connection, Thursday, July 21. Recently, a group of men...
PLDT, Inc. (PLDT) is backing the Better Internet Act, which calls for providers to cover unserved and underserved areas in the country within three years. The telco made the statement Tueday, July 19, after The Better Internet Act was re-filed in the 19th Congress. “We remain committed to...
Smart homes are now becoming the norm. Just imagine controlling your thermostat from your phone remotely or at home, streaming movies and music while your robot vacuum cleaner does its work, you can work on your small business while you and your spouse work remotely, and in the next room the kids...
Mika Reyes (Photo from PVL) PLDT Home Fibr swept undermanned Chery Tiggo, 25-18, 25-19, 25-14, Tuesday to open its Premier Volleyball League Invitational Conference campaign on a high note at The Arena in San Juan. Mika Reyes steered the Power Hitters with 15 points highlighted by 12 kills and...