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DICT issues draft rules for 3rd telco player

The government's bid to improve telecommunications services in the country has taken a step forward with the Department of Information and Communications Technology’s (DICT) release on Monday of draft criteria for selecting the third major service provider.

Senate passes bill on lifetime portability of mobile numbers

The Senate on Monday approved on third and final reading a bill that would allow consumers to keep their cellphone numbers for life, even if they change service providers or subscription plans.

‘Kita Kita,’ Iza Calzado lead PMPC Star Awards for Movies winners

The surprise blockbuster of 2017 won four awards including Movie of the Year. Iza was named Movie Actress of the Year.
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Duterte: China’s manmade islands in disputed sea not for PH but intended vs the...

President Rodrigo Duterte sought on Monday to allay fears about China’s construction of military bases on manmade islands in the South China Sea, saying these were built to defend against America rather than confront neighboring states.

U.N. chief urges global rules for cyber warfare

U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres called on Monday for global rules to minimize the impact of electronic warfare on civilians as massive cyber attacks look likely to become the first salvoes in future wars.
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WATCH | USS Carl Vinzon to promote ‘freedom of the seas’

Super Hornet fighter jets, assault helicopters, and E-2 Hawkeyes. These are just some of the dozens of aircraft transported by the nuclear powered USS Carl...
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WATCH | Quiboloy’s spokesman blames fake news that spread quickly from Hawaii

Manila - Here was Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, the appointed Son of God who had just been splashed in the news due to a brush...
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WATCH | Security forces arrest suspected Islamist militant recruiter

MANILA - Security forces on Monday arrested a foreigner suspected of recruiting domestic fighters for pro-Islamic State militant groups, including the alliance that occupied...
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ANALYSIS | Zamora Reef surveillance pics indicate China island building despite diplomatic overtures

The Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative, under the Center for Strategic and International Studies, has affirmed that aerial surveillance photographs published in early February by...

The Navy repeatedly opposed Hanwha for frigates’ combat management system. So why did DND...

The Philippine Navy (PN), through various officials, repeatedly sent letters to the officials of the Department of National Defense opposing the choice of South Korean firm Hanwha as the maker of the combat management system (CMS) to be installed in the procured frigates from Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI).

Udenna to challenge PCC decision to void KGLI-BV deal

The Udenna Group on Monday called "unduly harsh and uncalled for" the Philippine Competition Commission's (PCC) decision declaring void Udenna’s acquisition of KGL Investment B.V. for non-notification of the transaction with the PCC.
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Garcia claims untruths in Sereno income declarations for 2004 – 2008

MANILA, Philippines - Deputy Speaker Gwendolyn Garcia said on Monday that Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno did not tell the truth in her income...
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Facebook loses Belgian privacy case, faces fine of up to $125 million

A Belgian court threatened Facebook with a fine of up to 100 million euros ($125 million) if it continued to break privacy laws by tracking people on third-party websites.

Australia, US, India and Japan in talks to establish Belt and Road alternative: report

Australia, the United States, India and Japan are talking about establishing a joint regional infrastructure scheme as an alternative to China’s multibillion-dollar Belt and Road Initiative in an attempt to counter Beijing’s spreading influence, the Australian Financial Review reported on Monday, citing a senior US official.

Mars orbiter on precautionary standby mode: NASA

In response to sensing an unexpectedly low battery voltage, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, at Mars since 2006, put itself into a precautionary standby mode this week, according to the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration.