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PLDT gobbles up Digitel for P69.2B

March 30, 2011 - 12:00am

Telecommunications leader Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) has acquired a majority stake in Gokongwei-owned Digital Telecommunications Philippines Inc. (Digitel) for P69.2 billion, with an option to...

Business

PLDT to acquire Philcom via debt-to-equity swap

By Zinnia B. Dela Peña | January 8, 2009 - 12:00am

Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT), the country’s largest telecommunications company, will acquire Philippine Global Communications (Philcom) through a debt-to-equity swap.

Business

Telecom subsidy proposed for ‘missionary’ areas

July 27, 2001 - 12:00am

Government is planning to subsidize the setting up of telecommunication facilities for so-called "missionary" or unprofitable areas and collecting more from areas that can afford to pay higher rates. ...

Business