Elton Padilla

NTC sets November 2026 target for full analog TV shutdown

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has ordered all broadcasters in Mega Manila to switch off their analog TV signals within the next 12 months. This move is part of the country’s shift to digital broadcasting, which offers clearer picture quality, stronger signal reception, and more channel options. Under the memorandum circular titled “Guidelines for the…

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PH keeps strong ‘BBB+’ rating, showing investor trust in Marcos admin

Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said the Philippines’ “BBB+” investment-grade rating with a positive outlook shows that investors still trust the leadership of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. S&P Global Ratings kept the country’s long-term “BBB+” and short-term “A-2” credit scores. The agency said the recent slowdown in infrastructure spending is only temporary. Recto said the…

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Poland announces plan to bid for hosting 2040 Summer Olympics

Warsaw expects to submit its application by early 2026, as International Olympic Committee yet to open formal bidding process LONDON Poland has announced its plan to bid for hosting the 2040 Summer Olympics, with some $24 billion investments expected, according to local media reports on Tuesday. Poland unveiled its “Warsaw 2040 Sports Development Strategy” in…

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Colombia takes Miss International 2025 crown; Philippines’ Myrna Esguerra lands in Top 5

Catalina Duque of Colombia is the new Miss International.She earned the 2025 title on Thursday, November 27, during the pageant held in Tokyo, Japan. Duque replaced last year’s winner, Huynh Thi Thanh Thuy of Vietnam, after standing out among 79 contestants. Yollanda Chimbarami of Zimbabwe finished as first runner-up. Paola Guzmán Sanchez of Bolivia placed…

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Marcos, Zelenskyy Talk About Stronger Ties Between PH and Ukraine

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos said he had a conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to explore new areas of cooperation between their countries. Marcos shared on Facebook that they discussed food security, agriculture, and digital technology. Marcos said they also talked about strengthening Ukraine’s engagement with ASEAN, especially as the Philippines prepares to lead the…

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