7+ hour, 13+ min ago  (267+ words) JAKARTA, Indonesia " Indonesia said Friday it would ban social media access for children under 16, citing threats from online pornography, cyberbullying, online fraud and internet addiction. "Accounts belonging to children under 16 on high-risk platforms will start to be deactivated, beginning with…...

2+ day, 28+ min ago  (309+ words) MANILA, Philippines " Telco giant PLDT Inc. has expressed concerns that new regulations would add to the burdens of the connectivity industry already struggling to grow as a result of a saturated market. Based on its annual report, PLDT said it…...

3+ day, 28+ min ago  (457+ words) MANILA, Philippines " The wireless arm of telecom giant PLDT Inc. has achieved a breakthrough in its push for satellite connectivity by completing tests in municipalities close to the West Philippine Sea. Smart is inching closer to activating its direct-to-device satellite…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (379+ words) MANILA, Philippines " SM Supermalls and'TikTok Live's first collaboration turned Valentine's Day into a shared digital experience, where malling became something to enjoy live, alongside all the content creators you love. What began as a Valentine's campaign quickly evolved into a…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago  (848+ words) MANILA, Philippines " For years, vivo's V-series has been a mainstay of the mid-range market, carving out a reputation for delivering "flagship-lite" experiences." Now, in 2026, the mid-range market remains crowded, yet vivo is leaning into that legacy with the arrival of…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (10+ words) Broadband connectivity a must for all buildings'Philstar.com...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (617+ words) MANILA, Philippines " The Philippines could be one step away from becoming the nucleus of Southeast Asia's digital resurgence, especially as its data center capacity will triple to nearly 500 megawatts by 2028. The Data Center Operators of the Philippines'said they are establishing…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (292+ words) CEBU, Philippines " A five-year review of the country's Mobile Number Portability regime shows that while telecom operators have become more competitive, consumer switching remains negligible, casting doubt on whether the reform has meaningfully weakened the dominance of the industry's biggest…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (12+ words) Kathryn Bernardo, James Reid explore dating apps in first series together'Philstar.com...

2+ week, 22+ hour ago  (470+ words) MANILA, Philippines " Progress is not measured by internet speed alone, but by how many Filipino lives are improved through connectivity, President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has said, stressing that digital access must translate into real opportunities for students, workers, families, and…...