Converge ICT to Bring Musk's Starlink High-Speed Internet to its Customers in the Philippines3/28/2025 Converge ICT Solutions Inc. is collaborating with Starlink, the world's first and largest satellite constellation in low Earth orbit, to provide broadband internet to remote areas across the country. The partnership seeks to bring unparalleled, high-speed, low-latency satellite solutions to businesses and government agencies.
Leading fiber broadband and technology provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. is enhancing its nationwide fiber network with an advanced data transmission technology from NASDAQ-listed Ribbon Communications Inc. to strengthen its network in response to the growing need for high-speed, low-latency, and reliable connectivity.
Globe Telecom, Inc., a leading digital platform in the Philippines with major interests in telecommunications, financial technology, corporate venture building, data insighting solutions and digital marketing, with the cooperation of NCS Pte. Ltd. (NCS), entered into an agreement with NCSI Holdings Pte. Ltd. (NCSI) to hold 51% ownership in Globe’s subsidiary, Yondu, Inc. (Yondu), as well as Yondu’s acquisition of NCSI Philippines (NCSI PH) from NCSI, making NCSI PH a fully owned subsidiary of Yondu. Upon closing, Globe will retain 49% ownership in Yondu and NCSI PH.
The Board of Directors of SSI Group, Inc. (SSG) approved today the acquisition by its wholly-owned subsidiary, Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI), of 99.44% of Rustan Marketing Corp. (RMK).
Wilcon Depot, Inc., the Philippines’ leading home improvement and finishing construction supplies retailer, today released its full-year 2024 results. Net sales of P34.172 billion was lower by 1.2% or P432 million in view of the comparable sales’ decline of 6.2%. Gross profit contracted by 2.5% or P345 million to P13.349 billion year-on-year. Operating expenses, including lease-related interest expense increased mainly due to the opening of new stores, totaled P10.464 billion, up 9.2% or P884 million. Net income of P2.528 billion was lower by 27.4% or P955 million.
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) affiliate Bank of Commerce (BankCom) achieved a new milestone as it reported a net income of P3.02 billion as of December 31, 2024, making it the highest profit level since becoming an SMC affiliate in 2008.
Philippine Airlines (PAL) affirmed the continued progress of its corporate transformation journey with another positive financial result for 2024. PAL closed 2024 with a solid net income of USD 151.1M (P10.22B), achieving a 5% net margin that outpaced the global airline industry average of 3% tracked by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Renewable power pioneer Alternergy Holdings Corporation (ALTER), through its unit Solana Solar Alpha, Inc. (SSAI), has received two tranches of project funding from its lender Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC).
Globe Telecom, a leading digital platform in the Philippines with major interests in telecommunications, financial technology, venture capital and venture building, shared services and digital marketing solutions, announced today that it has successfully completed the transfer of the last batch of towers to Unity Digital Infrastructure (Unity), consisting of 121 sites for a cash consideration of P1.45 billion. These tower assets are composed of 90% ground-based towers and 10% rooftop towers. This final closing marks the completion of Globe’s landmark sale and leaseback deal with Unity, bringing the total number of towers transferred since 2023 to 447.
Vitarich Corporation (VITA) a leading poultry integrator and manufacturer of animal feeds and food products in the Philippines, delivered record results in 2024 with revenues of P12.539 billion, net income of P216.6 million, and earnings per share of P0.071.
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