62921 Under the new normal, PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) expanded their fixed and mobile networks nationwide in 2021, with PLDT’s fiber footprint up 73 percent to 743,700 kilometers, passing 14 million homes. Last year, PLDT built 1.7 million ports to connect more homes with...
Several barangays in Tondo and San Nicolas districts in Manila will experience water service interruptions for more than two weeks starting on Monday, Jan. 31. According to Maynilad Water Services, the interruptions will be from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. for 17 days -- from Jan. 31 to Feb. 17. The...
SMART FASTEST 5G AWARD Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) is the country’s fastest 5G mobile network, delivering higher speeds for subscribers during the second half of 2021, according to the latest report of Ookla®, the global leader in mobile and broadband network intelligence. Using 325,396...
media Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) provides free, fiber-powered WiFi in over 100 barangay halls, airports, seaports, bus stations and train stations in Metro Manila and 33 provinces amid the pandemic. "By providing access to frontliners in these barangay halls as well as those using...
Federal Land, Inc., the real estate arm of GT Capital Holdings Inc., has formed a P48-billion joint venture with Nomura Real Estate Development Co., Ltd., Japan's second largest real estate developer. Under the joint venture agreement, Nomura Real Estate will be investing $324 million,...
ATN Holdings Inc. is planning to list its solar power subsidiary by way of introduction and then raised funds from a follow-on offering to take advantage of growing demand for renewable energy sources. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, ATN said its chairman informed the Board of...
MREIT, Inc., the real estate investment trust of township developer Megaworld Corporation, is set to acquire additional office assets worth around P20 billion this year. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the MREIT said this acquisition will eventually increase its portfolio value by...
Vitarich Corporation and Corenergy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vivant Corporation, have signed a one year energy supply agreement for up to 0.75 megawatts (MW). In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, Vitarich said the agreement will enable it to realize savings, ranging from P3.2...
San Miguel Food and Beverage Inc. (SMFB) has retained its highest Issue Credit Rating of PRS Aaa, with a stable outlook from Philippine Rating Services Corporation (PhilRatings) for its P5-billion outstanding fixed-rate bonds. Obligations rated PRS Aaa are of the highest quality with minimal credit...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the planned public offering by Century Properties Group Inc. (CPGI) of P6 billion worth of fixed-rate bonds under shelf registration. In its meeting on Jan. 25, the Commission En Banc resolved to render effective the registration statement...
An art haven in the metro As galleries and museums are allowing limited visitors, and some are temporarily closing their doors, art goes out to the streets of Bonifacio Global City (BGC) as its spaces become the canvas for Filipino artists. Through ArtBGC, BGC’s Public Art program has recently...
This pioneering company transitions from recyclable to biodegradable to promote more sustainable opportunities in the Philippines TOGETHER FOR A CAUSE Before concluding the cleanup drive, employees and dealers from the PC Dumaguete branch invite more volunteers to join their mission Personal...
