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Feb 8, 20091

Protect women — CHR

by Joel dela Torre
from People’s Journal

MARKING the United Nations Day for Women and International Peace today, the Commission on Human Rights called on government to improve protection and programs for the rights of women.

The CHR said … Read the rest

Jul 27, 20080

Telecom industry happy but needs friendlier NTC

Darwin G. Amojelar
Manila Times

THE telecom industry is satisfied with the performance of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) but is urging the regulator to create a more business-friendly environment.

“The [telecom] industry has benefited from the liberalized regulatory environment … Read the rest

Jul 3, 20080

Landline business buzze a new on wireless service

Darwin G. Amojelar
Manila Times

THE National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) said the wireless landline (WLL) service revived telecom companies’ landline business last year.

Data from NTC showed that the fixed line subscribers rose by 8 percent to 3.9 million last … Read the rest

May 8, 20080

Soaring food prices affecting telecom spending, says Ablaza

Manila Standard

Soaring food and fuel prices will affect revenues of telecom companies this year, said Globe Telecom president and chief executive Gerardo Ablaza Jr.

Ablaza, in a briefing at the New World Renaissance Hotel in Makati City yesterday, said … Read the rest

Jan 3, 20080

Smart, Sun subscribers grow in 2007

Darwin G. Amojelar
Manila Times

TWO leading mobile phone service providers on Wednesday reported net additions to their respective subscriber bases last year, boosted by cheaper call and short messaging system (SMS) rates.

Ma. Lourdes C. Rausa-Chan, Philippine Long Distance … Read the rest

Dec 7, 20070

Double-digit growth seen in cell-phone subscription

Darwin G. Amojelar Reporter
Manila Times

National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) on Thursday projected that mobile-phone subscription would grow by double digits this year and next, fueled by strong overseas Filipino workers’ (OFWs) remittances and overall economic growth.

Edgardo Cabarios, director … Read the rest

Dec 5, 20070

(No relief for families of overseas Filipinos) Telcos: No cut in VoIP charges

Darwin G. Amojelar, Reporter
Manila Times

FILIPINOS hoping to spend more time during the Christmas holidays talking to loved ones abroad over the Internet may have to settle for their landlines or mobile phones, as large telecommunications companies bucked a … Read the rest

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