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More areas, ports in Visayas restored; relief drive widens post Odette
PLDT and wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. ramped up repairs in Bohol and Cebu to restore affected services in the worst-hit areas by Typhoon Odette.
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Smart satellite services reconnect Cebu, Dinagat, Siargao, and Surigao following Odette
With restoration efforts of network facilities in full swing, PLDT, Inc. and wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc have reconnected Cebu, Dinagat, Siargao, and Surigao using Smart satellite phones. These enable vital communication links for local officials and response teams conducting rescue, relief and recovery in these badly-hit areas.
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PLDT, Smart first to restore in worst-hit areas, lead reconnecting Surigao, Palawan, Siargao
PLDT and wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) have reconnected the municipality of Dapa in Siargao as it fired up communication equipment near the Surigao del Norte Provincial Capitol sub-office and re-established communication in nearby communities, making Smart the first mobile service provider to restore voice calls and text messages in the area.
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YouTube expands topical information panels in the Philippines
As part of its continued efforts to help fight misinformation and bring greater transparency and context for content on the platform, YouTube today announced the expansion of its information panel giving topical context in the Philippines.
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New Dell Latitude Rugged: Extreme laptops for extreme jobs
Dell Technologies introduced its newest commercial mobile PC line designed and tested to withstand some of the harshest and most demanding environments. The Dell Latitude 5430 Rugged, a 5G-capable 14” semi-rugged laptop; and the Dell Latitude 7330, a 5G-capable 13” fully-rugged laptop, are ideal for field professionals such as first responders, manufacturing workers, or military…
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Parish Caritas Centers in Archdiocese of Cebu launched
Three parishes have heeded the call of Cebu Archbishop Jose S. Palma to put up Parish Caritas centers in the Archdiocese of Cebu. Palma mandated the establishment of these centers during the Mass that formally opened the Caritas Jubilee Week celebration last November 7.
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San Francisco, Camotes promotes nature spots, now ready for visitors
A little over two hours by boat from mainland Cebu, the island municipality of San Francisco advocates for safe travel under a pandemic with a variety of nature destinations for visitors. The town is located on Pacijan Island that forms part of Camotes and hosts the sweeping Santiago Bay with its wide swathe of fine…
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Linksys’ newest device, Atlas Pro 6, launches in Philippines
Globe At Home is first telco in Asia to offer Linksys’ newest WiFi 6 mesh system Globe At Home has announced that it has partnered with Linksys, a global leader in home and business WiFi solutions, to give Filipinos the chance to be one of the first in Asia to enjoy the benefits of owning…
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Robinsons Malls spreads Christmas cheer, gifts Cebu City with 35-foot tree in Plaza Independencia
At a Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on December 4, 2021, Frederick Go, President and CEO of Robinsons Land Corporation, personally turned over a 35-foot tree to the Cebu City Government in the presence of Mayor Mike Rama, Vice Mayor Dondon Hontiveros, Cebu City Councilors, Cebu City Government Department Heads, and Robinsons Malls’ employees. The Christmas…
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Megaworld to develop P5-billion shophouse and boutique hotel district in Paragua Coastown
240 lots offered in Mercato Shophouse District and Porto Hotel District out of the 462-hectare eco-tourism township in San Vicente, Palawan Township developer Megaworld is developing a sustainable boutique hotel and shophouse district within its 462-hectare Paragua Coastown in San Vicente, Palawan.
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Accenture, Microsoft expand Project Amplify to support 33 startups, social enterprises across Asia Pacific
Collaboration advances both companies’ commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goals, providing startups with access to emerging technology, expertise and innovation capabilities
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Landmark destination NUSTAR Resort and Casino to open in Cebu in 2022
NUSTAR Resort and Casino is poised to become the epitome of premier integrated resort developments, bringing a new level of sophistication to five-star luxury experiences in gaming, entertainment, leisure, dining, and retail in Cebu and the entire Southern Philippines. With a commitment to offering an unparalleled array of casino games, just like the ones at…
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More than 5,000 Cebu City stakeholders sign petition to support Carbon modernization
More than 5,000 stakeholders of the Carbon Public Market have signed a petition to express their support for the district’s modernization. They included long-time vendors, karumateros, community stakeholders, and other Cebu City residents.
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Bamboo Bay Community heralds start of festive season with Christmas tree lighting activity
In keeping with a long-standing tradition, the Bamboo Bay Community marked the beginning of the season with the recent lighting of a unique Christmas tree. This year’s Christmas set-up in Bamboo Bay is a tableau of the nativity scene: a big star lighting a newborn Jesus Christ lying on the manger surrounded by the Virgin…
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Ayala Malls Central Bloc kicks off Christmas season
Get into the Christmas holiday spirit at the Ayala Malls Central Bloc starting Saturday, Nov. 20 and revel at the sights and sounds of the Yuletide season. Relive that warm fuzzy feeling when you listen to holiday carols around the mall from 5 pm to 7 p.m. on all weekends of November and December with…
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DTI gives Philippine Quality Award recognition to Wellmade Motors
By working with the government and tapping programs meant to help businesses, Dr. Philip N. Tan was able to build Wellmade Motors and Development Corporation into what it is today, a world-class metalworking company.
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CHBC gives back to valued shoppers with exceptional deals in yearend sale
Cebu Home and Builders Centre makes it easy for people to create the ideal homes to be staying in during pandemic times with its Mega Year End Sale from Nov. 15 to Dec. 15, 2021.
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Preserving Cebuano Heritage: Cebu City Government, C2W to revive city’s historic Freedom Park
Cebu City’s historic Freedom Park was once a vibrant setting for gatherings and a bastion for freedom of expression where people exchanged ideas about issues. It is set to have a new lease on life with the Carbon District modernization.
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PLDT, Smart ramp up COVID-19 aid to Cebu
PLDT and Smart Communications, Inc., together with PLDT and Smart Foundation (PSF), continue to uphold the value of “malasakit” in this time of pandemic as they extend their support to major cities and municipalities across Cebu Province to help boost their efforts in combating COVID-19.
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Home, Enterprise underpin record revenues for PLDT
PLDT logged ₱46 billion in consolidated service revenues in the third quarter of 2021, an all-time high record. EBITDA for the quarter was at ₱24.5 billion, also a record high, company officials said in an online press briefing on Thursday, November 4. Strong performances by Home and Enterprise underpinned the robust earnings by PLDT, which…