DICT Urges More Satellite System Players to Enter the Philippines
The Philippine Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) held a public consultation with Satellite Systems Providers or Operators (SSPOs) on May 26, 2022, at the Manila Polo Club in Makati, urging SSPOs to intensify their corporate presence in the...
South Korea Extends USD 56.6 Million Loan for the PGN Island Bridges Project
The Korean Government has extended USD 56.6 million in loans to the Philippines government for engineering services needed for the 32-kilometer Panay-Guimaras-Negros (PGN) Island Bridges Project. This loan will support the swift implementation of the much-anticipated...
Korea’s Hyundai Bested Turkey’s Asfat Over Patrol Vessel Offer
The Philippine Navy, which has been retiring World War II-era ships since 2020, has been on a buying spree for replacement with brand-new and refurbished vessels. South Korea has been one of its leading partners in its massive endeavor. Korean shipbuilder, Hyundai...