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Mediaquest expects huge losses in TV business

By Lawrence Agcaoili | December 28, 2012 - 12:00am

Mediaquest Holdings Inc., the multimedia arm of dominant carrier Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT), expects to incur losses in its television business as it continues to pursue cost cutting measures through...

Business

PLDT says network upgrade, multi-media venture paying off

By Lawrence Agcaoili | December 26, 2012 - 12:00am

Dominant carrier Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) said its P67.1-billion investments to modernize its network as well as its transformation into a multimedia service provider is now paying dividends...

Business

MVP still keen on majority stake in STAR

By Lawrence Agcaoili | December 20, 2012 - 12:00am

Mediaquest Holdings Inc., a subsidiary of dominant carrier Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co., is still willing to beef up its interest in The Philippine STAR to majority depending on the negotiations with the...

Business

Huge downpayment, regulatory approvals scuttle GMA-PLDT deal

November 5, 2012 - 12:00am

GMA Network reportedly demanded billions of pesos paid once a memorandum of understanding (MOU) is signed with the group of Manuel V. Pangilinan, whether or not the latter’s bid to acquire the private stake...

Business

SkyCable plans IPO for expansion

July 26, 2012 - 12:00am

Lopez-owned Sky Cable is planning to undertake an initial public offering (IPO) of its shares to raise additional funds for its expansion, a top company executive said.

Business

Sky Cable acquires Destiny in P3.5-B deal

May 13, 2012 - 12:00am

Lopez-owned Sky Cable Corp. has acquired the cable television business of rival Destiny Cable Inc. (DCI) and Uni-Cable TV Inc. (UNI) as well as the broadband Internet assets and subscribers of Solid Broadband...

Business

Pangilinan 'shocked' over PAL, GMA buyout rumors

March 8, 2012 - 12:00am

Philippine Long Distance Telephone (PLDT) chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan has expressed shock over reports regarding his two alleged acquisition targets – Philippine Airlines (PAL) and GMA Network.

Business

SkyCable to convert 80% of subscribers to digital

July 26, 2010 - 12:00am

Lopez-owned SkyCable Corp. is going full throttle in its shift from analog to digital transmission as it aims to convert at least 80 percent of its subscribers to the new platform by yearend, The STAR learned.

Business

Cignal offers 2 new channels via direct-to-home satellite source

June 16, 2009 - 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines – Mediascape, a wholly owned subsidiary of PLDT’s Mediaquest Holdings, announced yesterday that that its direct-to-home (DTH) service Cignal Digital TV is now offering two new channels...

Business

PLDT unit offers direct-to-home satellite TV

May 8, 2009 - 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines - MediaScape, a subsidiary of telecommunications giant Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) has launched its direct-to-home (DTH) satellite television service under the brand name Cignal...

Business