All 101 Telecommunications reports from the Media Meter Report Library, newest first.
A week-long PLDT internet outage in Odiongan, Romblon drew community frustration on Facebook, highlighting a communication vacuum around restoration timelines. Meanwhile, Globe's network spending and sustainability efforts, along with sports and entertainment news, shaped the day's telecom-adjacent conversation.
The day's coverage centered on the government's blocking of the violent game GoreBox and the conclusion of the Ateneo de Zamboanga shooting investigation, alongside the Mynt IPO timetable shift and other developments.
Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac warns Filipinos against New Zealand job scams, citing recent illegal recruitment cases. Meanwhile, Marina issues temporary certificates to seafarers after a cyberattack paralyzed its systems. Other stories include vaping concerns, PLDT's ESG push, and local sports coverage.
On August 24, 2026, the Philippine Postal Corporation warned the public against smishing scams impersonating its identity, while the r/Philippines subreddit tightened content moderation rules affecting how telecom incidents are discussed. Both developments carry implications for telecom carriers amid ongoing fraud concerns.
Globe's wired broadband subscribers grew 32% year-on-year to over 2 million, with GFiber Prepaid reaching 1.1 million. The Philippine Competition Commission launched a market study on concert ticketing, and DOLE is studying policies for delivery riders.
PLDT, Smart, and Globe moved to block over 100 websites hosting school shooting and violent content following the Ateneo de Zamboanga shooting. The decision sparked debate over who decides what gets blocked, with a former solicitor general questioning the lack of court oversight.
Philippine telcos Globe, PLDT, and Smart announced they will block websites hosting school shooting footage and violent content following recent incidents. The move drew coverage across online news outlets, alongside other developments in sports, entertainment, and digital banking.
Meralco says partnering with electric cooperatives could cut system losses to single digits, saving billions for consumers. The day's coverage also included the opening of an AI training hub for small businesses, a Senate hearing on electricity theft convictions, and the National Retail Conference.
A school shooting in Zamboanga City, the Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, and new BSP data showing digital payments reached 64.7% of retail transactions in 2025 dominated the day's news and social conversation.
Vietnam fines Lazada for misleading consumers, while Microsoft reports the Philippines is ahead in AI readiness. Also covered: PSE capital raising, 911 expansion, and flood-related stories.
A look at how a senator's proposal for student mobile discounts dominated social conversation, while news coverage focused on infrastructure sharing and data center expansion.
A snapshot of August 15, 2026, Philippine telecommunications conversation, dominated by sports and political news, with a notable absence of service complaints and an emerging public safety narrative.
