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Aboitiz Power finds opportunity in blockchain trading for renewable energy

Blockchain trading could be in the future of electricity, especially renewable energy, according to Aboitiz Power. As stated by Emmanuel V. Rubio, the company’s chief executive officer, the blockchain is more an opportunity instead of a disruption in the retail electricity market. He expressed support and possible adoption of blockchain-enabled trading, as it could help […]

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Cignal to launch satellite-based broadband service on May 15

PLDT chief executive officer Manuel V. Pangilinan has announced that its subsidiary satellite television company Cignal is launching a new broadband service on May 15. Per MVP’s tweet, the broadband service is based on Cignal’s satellite technology and aims to provide coverage nationwide. No price schemes or prepaid/postpaid plans have been revealed. The new service […]

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DICT plans to invest in common towers to expand mobile reach

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has its eyes on common telecommunications towers with an objective to expand its reach of mobile services to underserved areas. In an update posted at the Telecom Tower Watch, DICT Undersecretary for Digital Philippines Emmanuel Rey R. Caintic expresses the government body’s desire for the investment, which, […]

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PH government lays out AI roadmap, to establish a National Center for AI Research

Making for one of 50 nations to first set out plans towards national AI-based strategy and policy-making, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) rolled out on Wednesday, May 5, the artificial intelligence (AI) roadmap for the Philippines. With the focal point aimed towards the technology’s future economic impact, DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez claims a […]

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DICT backs Senate Bill No. 2103 to impose net neutrality in the Philippines

The Department of Information and Communications Technology has announced its full support for Senate Bill No. 2103, also known as the Internet Consumer Protection and Net Neutrality Act. Per a press release from the Philippine Information Agency, the DICT encourages the enactment of net neutrality standards together with governing principles on reliable, affordable telecom services. […]