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Globe upsizes scheduled domestic borrowing plan Manila Times February 17, 2008

GLOBE Telecom Inc. will increase the over subscription option of its corporate retail bond sale in anticipation of higher demand from investors.

SEC okays Globe Telecom’s bond issue worth P4b Manila Standard February 15, 2009

The Securities and Exchange Commission en banc approved Globe Telecom Inc.’s proposed P4-billion bond issue.

Telcos urged to use femtocells to enhance 3G, revenues Manila Times February 14, 2009

INTERNATIONAL research firm Frost & Sullivan recommended that telecom firms should deploy a technology that would enhance 3G (third-generation) service revenues

Telco optimistic amid ’09 ‘challenges’ Sunstar Cebu February 12, 2009

ADMITTING that 2009 will be a “challenging” year, Smart Communications remains optimistic about its performance for the period

Quezon City to tax Smart, Globe load sales Manila Standard February 13, 2009

Quezon City wants to tax Smart Communications Inc. and Globe Telecom Inc. on their multibillion-peso sales of load allowance plans and prepaid loads to customers.

Extelcom bucks NTC order on reallocating frequencies Manila Times February 12, 2009

EXPRESS Telecommunications Inc. (Extelcom) is opposing the National Telecommunications Commission’s (NTC) draft circular on the reallocation of WLL frequencies to broadband wireless access

Globe Telecom engages local banks for bond issuance Manila Times February 11, 2009

GLOBE Telecom on Tuesday said it tapped three local banks to be the lead underwriter for the sale of its corporate bonds to finance expansion plans this year.

Smart selects NEC for trunk microwave system TeleGeography - February 10, 2009

Filipino mobile operator Smart Communications, a unit of Philippine Long Distance Telephone (PLDT), has concluded a contract with Japan’s NEC Corporation for the supply of more than 30 ‘5000 Series’ SDH trunk microwave systems, including deployment

Local broadband Internet to grow despite downturn Manila Times February 10, 2009

Despite economic difficulties, the Philippines’ broadband Internet market is expected to expand this year due to strong consumer demand in cities and rural areas, telecom industry experts said.

Mobile phone sales plunge by 30% Cebu Freeman 2/8/09

PLDT unit secures UHF-TV station permit Manila Times Saturday February 6, 2009

A unit of Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. has obtained a regulatory approval to operate a UHF (ultra-high frequency) television broadcast station in Marinduque.

Telcos expect challenging 2009 Business World February 6, 2008

PLDT wireless group retains top spot with 35.2-million subscribers Philippine Star February 6, 2008

Globe Telecom allots $400 million for capital expenditures this year Philippine Star February 6, 2008

PLDT subscriber base grows further despite difficulties Manila Times February 6, 2008

DESPITE the challenging economic environment last year, Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co., (PLDT) said its subscriber base expanded at a faster pace.

NTC asked not to qualify existing firms in 3G auction Business Mirror - 5 Feb 2009

EXPRESS Telecommunication Co. Inc. (Express Telecom) wants existing 3G (third-generation) mobile service operators and all nonqualified applicants to be excluded from taking part in the auction of the remaining frequency spectrum.

Globe’s Q4 profit fell 43% to P2.5b Manila Standard Today Feb 4 2009

Globe Telecom, the country’s second-largest mobile phone operator, said its net income tumbled 43 percent year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2008, amid weaker economic environment and rising competition in the telecom industry.

Local telcos revenues to slow down Manila Times February 5, 2009

EARNINGS of the Philippine telecom industry this year is likely to be tempered by a slowing domestic economy and weak overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) remittances, an executive of Globe Telecom Inc. said.

NTC recalls Altimax permit Manila Times February 5, 2009

THE National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has recalled the permit of a broadcasting company to operate a direct broadcast satellite service nationwide for failing to rollout facilities.

Mobile phone sector sees single-digit growth Philippine Star February 5, 2009

For broadband, Ablaza said the company will deploy leapfrog technologies such as Wi-Max and 3G, improve network quality and coverage, and introduce affordable products and bundles that will drive adoption in broader markets.

Globe set to sell notes worth P5b Manilastandardtoday February 5, 2009

Globe Telecom Inc., the telecom unit of Ayala Corp., plans to issue P3 billion to P5 billion in five-year notes this month, banking sources said.