Regulating cell site shutdown

Editorial 01/26/2017

In the event of yet another cell site shutdown, the regional PNP office should make sure that it would only be limited to the venue of the major event being secured rather than the whole Metro Cebu…

NTC to Congress: Give us more ‘teeth’ to impose telco rules

Victor Anthony V. Silva 01/24/2017

The country’s telecommunications watchdog is encouraging Congress to give them more “teeth” in imposing circulars on existing telco players, compelling them to improve services and address the country’s slow internet connection. “We’ve issued a memorandum setting a…

Cell site shutdown

Editorial 01/17/2017

Barring any last-minute tragedy, there may be some justification for last week’s Metro Cebu–wide enforcement of the “zero signal” shutdown of cell sites to ensure the safety of both spectator and contingent during the Sinulog celebration. At…

No signal, no problem for Sinulog visitors

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/15/2017

FIRST time visitors to Cebu City’s Sinulog chose to enjoy yesterday’s grand parade and dance presentation rather than dwell on the inconvenience caused by the tight security and the temporary cell site shutdown. Max Cañada, a 21-year…

Smart Public Advisory on the Cebu Sinulog Celebration

PR 01/13/2017

In the interest of public safety and security, and upon the instructions of the National Telecommunications Commission and the Philippine National Police, we are temporarily shutting down mobile phone services of Smart, TNT, and Sun in Cebu…

First aid stations for Sinulog procession

01/12/2017

SMART Communications has partnered anew with the Philippine Red Cross Cebu Chapter and the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño in deploying first aid stations for the upcoming Sinulog procession. Spanning for over a decade, the partners have…

PNP asks NTC to shut down cell signal for Sinulog

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Nestle L. Semilla 01/12/2017

Be ready to shift back to basics again. Mobile phone signals from telecommunication companies are likely to be shut down during the solemn procession of the Sto. Niño de Cebu on Saturday and the Sinulog grand parade…

PLDT and Smart Network Advisory

12/29/2016

We wish to inform our customers that yesterday we experienced multiple cuts in the fiber infrastructure connecting our fixed and mobile networks in some parts of South Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. As a result, PLDT and Smart…

La Salle wins UAAP title with sweep of Ateneo

Jonas N. Panerio 12/07/2016

The La Salle Green Archers capped off a near-perfect season by winning the UAAP title as they swept the Ateneo Blue Eagles with a 79-72 win in Game 2 Wednesday night at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. The Archers…

PLDT Global empowers overseas Filipino workers

PR 12/06/2016

PLDT Global participated in the 6th OFW and Family Summit last November 15. Amil Azurin, vice president and head of Global Solutions for PLDT Global, shared how its digital solutions, SmartLife Global, Smart World Store and Juana…

TNT WINS ANEW: KaTropa improve to 2-0 after victory over gritty Blackwater Elite

12/02/2016

TNT gave coach Nash Racela a rousing debut, dealing surprise leader Blackwater its first loss with a 99-92 decision last night in the 2017 PBA Philippine Cup at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Jayson Castro also made his triumphant…

14th MSBC badminton tournament this Sunday

Mark Tongco 11/25/2016

METROSPORTS Center, in cooperation with Yonex, Sunrise and Crown Regency Hotel & Towers, will hold its 14th Annual Badminton Tournament on Sunday, December 3. The tournament is open to players from levels D thru G, in Men’s…

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