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PLDT backs gov’t move to restrict Roblox access

PLDT Group said Wednesday it supports government-led initiatives to restrict access to Roblox as part of a national push to strengthen online child protections. The...

Globe Telecom donates scam-detection tools

Globe Telecom Inc. donated International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) catcher detectors to several government agencies to strengthen the country’s defense against mobile-based scams and...

NTC proposes 50 Mbps minimum speed for new data transmission firms

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has proposed service quality benchmarks for data transmission industry participants (DTIPs) under the Konektadong Pinoy Act to ensure all...

NTC: Mega Manila should start analog switch-off

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has proposed that Mega Manila be the initial phase for the national analog switch-off (ASO), citing the high penetration...

Gov’t aims to shut down illegal gambling sites

Major telecom firms PLDT/Smart, Globe, Converge, and DITO have blocked 44 of 52 websites flagged as illegal gambling platforms, in a joint crackdown led...

PCC, NTC team up to boost competition in data transmission

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) and the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) have signed an agreement to strengthen their partnership and promote fair competition in...

NTC to decommission 3G networks by 2026

THE National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) plans to decommission 3G mobile networks across the country by the end of 2026 to free up spectrum and...

Smart blocks access to 10 crypto exchanges

Following a directive from the SEC, Smart Communications Inc. has blocked access to 10 unregistered cryptocurrency exchanges, including OKX and Bybit, to protect Filipino...

Don’t bet on bans – bet on cybersecurity

“Banning online gambling is like locking the front door while leaving the back wide open” Online gambling in the Philippines is no longer on the...

Government launches crackdown vs abusive online loan sharks

The government formally started a major campaign to tackle Filipinos’ growing complaints against abusive online lending applications or modern-day loan sharks, the Presidential Anti-Organized...

NTC denies NOW Telecom’s permit extension

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) denied NOW Telecom Company Inc.’s request for an extension of its nationwide mobile telecommunications system operating authority, citing the...

NBI probing 20 fake news suspects

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is investigating at least 20 individuals for spreading “fake news” on various issues, including the recent alleged arrest...

PLDT opens cable landing site in Digos

PLDT Inc. opened a cable landing station in Digos City, Davao del Sur, the company said, part of efforts to strengthen connectivity in Mindanao. The...

NTC reviewing SIM registration law to combat rising text scams

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) said Tuesday it is undertaking a comprehensive review of the SIM Registration Act or Republic Act No. 11934 to...
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