Smart_500x500 Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has expanded its nationwide 5G network to 6,400 base stations, surpassing its initial target of 3,800 for 2021. This puts Smart's total base stations as of end-September to 72,600, enabling Smart to cover 96% of the population from Batanes to...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) vowed Thursday, Nov. 4, to strengthen efforts to reduce pollution in Manila Bay. Hundreds of people plunge into the cool water of Manila Bay at the breakwater in Macapagal Boulevard in Pasay City amidst the pandemic. (Photo by Ali Vicoy / MANILA...
pldt-logo-ver2 In the first nine months of the year, PLDT Inc.’s Consolidated Service Revenues (net of interconnection costs) rose 7 percent to ₱135.9 billion, driven by record-high service revenues of ₱46 billion in the third quarter. However, reported that its net income declined by 4...
A project on locally-made smart hydroponics funded and monitored by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has already been completed and its results showed “potential for improving hydroponics farm enterprises.” (Photo by Zoe Schaeffer on Unsplash) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy”...
Living in a fast-paced city entails a lifestyle that efficiently manages the small details so you can focus more on the bigger responsibilities at hand and have more time to enjoy the things you love. By small details, we mean minute undertakings like making sure the door is locked when you leave...
Smart_500x500 Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) registered a three-fold increase in its 5G data traffic in the second and third quarter 2021 as average monthly data traffic grew by nearly 20 times. This developed as YouGov, a London-based international research data and analytics group, reported...
Smart Baicon Infest 2021 Leading mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) continues its commitment in nurturing and championing Filipinos’ creativity and passion for content creation by powering BaiCon InFest 2021, the biggest gathering of content creators and influencers from...
In order to support multigrade schools which are commonly located in isolated and sparsely populated areas, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has partnered with the Department of Education (DepEd) for the “School in a Bag” project. 'School in a bag' handover ceremony at the Cahicsan...
MPIO Photo The City of Manila and Microsoft forged a partnership on Oct. 27, 2021 to digitally transform the capital and empower over two million citizens. “Manila has taken on an enormous challenge in their ambition to become a smart city and we're supporting their transformation efforts," says...
PLDT_88kLinks PLDT Inc. has blocked at least 88,000 sites and links with online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC), nearly three times more in four months, as part of its commitment to protect children online. OSAEC incidents continue to rise as the country continues to battle with...
media International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) will operate the country’s first 5G-enabled ‘intelligent’ port at its flagship, the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT). ICTSI partnered with PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications Inc. to develop 5G technology use cases for...
media Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) and Korea's largest telecommunications company, KT Corp., have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore and develop consumer 5G use cases for Filipinos. "In order to build a truly world-class 5G ecosystem with life-changing experiences, we need...
