Globe has successfully demonstrated how 5G millimeter wave (mmWave) technology can deliver fiber-like internet performance, without the need for physical cables, using Nokia’s Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) solution combined with Wi-Fi 7. This breakthrough marks a major step forward in next-generation connectivity, with speeds reaching up to 4.3 Gbps, fast enough to power critical operations, boost enterprise productivity, and elevate broadband experiences for Filipinos. In partnership with Nokia, Globe is pioneering the commercial rollout of 5G mmWave in the Philippines. Field tests in Zamboanga City showed the technology’s strong performance even across difficult terrains. At the Marine Battalion Landing Team-1 headquarters in Naval Station Rio Hondo, Globe achieved 4.3 Gbps at a 2.1-kilometer distance, while another test nearly 9 kilometers away still hit speeds close to 1 Gbps. The Philippine Marines are the first to use the technology, relying on Globe’s 5G mmWave to strengthen communications for national security and public service. “We are grateful to Globe, our long-time partner, for continuously supporting the Marine Battalion Landing Team-1 with reliable communications solutions. Through Globe’s commitment to innovation, we have strengthened our connectivity even in the most challenging environments,” said Lt. Col. Nepthalie C. Papa, Commanding Officer of Marine Battalion Landing Team-1, Philippine Marines. “At Globe, we’re always looking ahead, pushing the limits of what’s possible in connectivity,” said Gerhard Tan, Senior Director and Head of Technology Strategy and Innovations. “The success of our 5G mmWave and Wi-Fi 7 deployment with the Philippine Marines proves that advanced connectivity can transform mission-critical operations. Beyond defense, this technology lays the groundwork for a truly digital and connected Philippines.” Globe’s 5G mmWave sites are now live in Zamboanga City, Quezon City, and Rizal province, with plans for wider rollout as compatible devices become more available. The technology opens new opportunities for enterprises, government, and communities—from high-speed broadband for urban and rural areas to private 5G networks that can support industrial automation and secure business operations.          

Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, reported total revenue of ₱87.6 billion for the nine months of 2025, an 18% increase from the same period last year. This growth was fueled by 20.0 million passengers flown, a 14% increase year-on-year, generating a healthy seat load factor of 84.8%. The airline delivered EBITDA of ₱22.2 billion, 26% higher than last year, for a 25% margin, while its core income before tax more than doubled to ₱2.9 billion. With additional gains from spare engines secured from the manufacturer, net income increased to ₱9.5 billion, up from ₱3.4 billion earned in the same period last year. For the third quarter of 2025, total revenue reached ₱24.3 billion, 5% higher year-on-year, despite the seasonal slowdown due to the earlier start of the academic year. The airline flew over 6 million passengers for the quarter, a 1% increase year-on-year. EBITDA grew 11% year-on-year to ₱4.8 billion, while net income amounted to ₱499 million, reversing a ₱173 million net loss in the same period last year. CEB’s growth and margin expansion were supported by an 18% increase in available seat kilometers on an 11% increase in flights year-to-date, as Cebu Pacific continued its transition to larger, higher-capacity, and more fuel-efficient NEO aircraft. By the end of September, the airline was operating over 3,100 weekly flights across 124 routes. “Cebu Pacific delivered a strong year-to-date performance despite seasonal headwinds in the third quarter. This reflects the resilience of our business model, the strength of underlying travel demand, and the discipline of our teams in managing cost and capacity amid an evolving operating environment,” said Michael Szucs, Chief Executive Officer of Cebu Pacific. “We remain committed to making air travel affordable and sustainable for everyone, while ensuring efficiency and reliability as we aim for an even stronger finish to 2025.”

San Miguel Corporation (SMC), through its infrastructure arm, has implemented toll-free access for marked government vehicles mobilized for relief and recovery operations in areas affected by Typhoon Uwan, in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to ensure the unimpeded movement of government responders across Luzon. SMC Chairman and CEO Ramon S. Ang said the company’s toll operations teams are coordinating closely with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) to facilitate the implementation of the President’s order. “Our priority is to make sure responders get to affected communities as quickly as possible,” Ang said. “We have always worked with government in times of calamity. It’s part of our responsibility to help and to make sure aid reaches those who need it,” he added. SMC said tollway personnel have been deployed across its expressways to assist emergency convoys and ensure their safe and unimpeded passage. SMC Infrastructure operates more than 200 kilometers of expressways in Luzon, including the Skyway System, South Luzon Expressway (SLEX), STAR Tollway, Tarlac–Pangasinan–La Union Expressway (TPLEX), and NAIA Expressway. Ahead of Typhoon Uwan’s landfall, the company deployed maintenance crews to inspect and clear drainage systems, secure roadside signages and billboards, and preposition quick-response teams and heavy equipment in flood-prone areas to keep expressways passable. Motorists are advised to observe traffic rules and speed limits at all times, and to exercise extra caution when driving in inclement weather. For more than a year during the pandemic, SMC waived over P230 million in toll fees for medical frontliners across all its expressways.        

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Globe Business is helping retailers, marketers, and supply chain leaders transform the way they engage customers and run operations by harnessing the power of data, MarTech, collaboration tools, and reliable connectivity. At a time when industries face mounting pressure from shifting consumer behavior, rising costs, and operational complexities, Globe Business is emerging as a trusted innovation partner that enables enterprises to thrive in a digital-first economy. Their recent participation across the Philippines’ three most significant retail and supply chain gatherings in 2025: the National Retail Conference & Expo (NRCE), the Retail E-commerce Innovation & Tech Summit by Marketech APAC, and the SCMAP Supply Chain Conference underscored their commitment to the ever-evolving industry. At NRCE 2025, Globe Business through Jenny Echevarria, VP and Head of Enterprise Data & Strategic Services, delivered a keynote that emphasized how businesses can use data and MarTech to effectively build loyalty across all age groups: Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. “Winning the hearts of each generation means understanding what matters to them, from Baby Boomers to Gen Z, and meeting them where they are. With the right data and MarTech tools, businesses can personalize their approach and build loyalty that lasts,” Echevarria said. This message was further defined by Globe Business’s recognition as one of the Top 10 Best Booths for its showcase of data-driven engagement and digital collaboration tools, highlighting how these solutions empower businesses to connect better with their audience. At the Marketech APAC Summit, Globe Business demonstrated how Inquiro’s audience insights and m360’s omnichannel engagement capabilities enable marketing leaders to maximize reach and turn data into measurable ROI. Google Workspace, complemented with Gemini AI and Agentspace, was also presented as accelerators of intelligent collaboration, enabling marketing teams to speed up content creation and optimize workflows to keep pace with the digital marketplace. During the SCMAP Supply Chain Conference, Globe Business highlighted how supply chain leaders can move beyond efficiency to resilience by leveraging connectivity and collaboration solutions. Broadband and Load Up were positioned as the digital backbone for warehouses, fleets, and offices, while Gemini AI and Agentspace showcased how distributed teams can coordinate more efficiently and make more informed decisions in real-time. For business owners and decision-makers, these integrated solutions mean the ability to build stronger customer relationships, create more effective teamwork environments, and maintain business continuity with always-on connectivity. Globe Business helps organizations go beyond simply adopting technology, co-creating solutions that connect data, people, and processes, enabling enterprises to build resilience and thrive in the digital-first economy. Enterprises ready to take the next step toward transformation can consult with Globe Business to design strategies that harness the power of connections.            

Globe has recorded an 18% decline in total fiber cut incidents in the first half of 2025 versus the same period last year, a direct result of its sustained network resiliency efforts, tighter security measures, and strengthened partnerships with communities and local government units (LGUs). The improvement underscores the success of Globe’s Fiber Cut Task Force (FCTF), a cross-functional initiative launched in 2024 to address the rising number of fiber cuts that previously affected customer connectivity and experience. “The improvements demonstrate Globe’s commitment to ensuring a consistent and reliable network for all our customers,” said Joel Agustin, Senior Vice President and Head of Service Planning and Engineering. “A reliable network is essential to support the country’s growing digital economy, and these results affirm that our proactive approach is delivering measurable results.” Fortified Infrastructure, Proactive Maintenance Since its inception, the task force has implemented key measures to prevent fiber disruptions such as enhancing cable layout design methodology to ensure existing and upcoming aerial and underground fiber layout are resilient against roadworks and external threats.  Globe also rolled out infrastructure fortification projects, completing 1,500 kms of underground fiber facilities nationwide.  This helped prevent more than 192 fiber cut incidents and network disruptions. Through its proactive preventive maintenance in high-risk or “chronic” grids, Globe was able to reduce up to  93% in recurring incidents across monitored areas. Cable theft and pilferage remain top causes of intentional fiber cuts. Globe has taken a two-pronged approach focused on community protection and partnership. Through the CCTV deterrent program, live CCTV cameras were installed in theft-prone areas like Brgy. Tatalon, Quezon City which led to an 80% drop in incidents, prompting expansion to other parts of Quezon City, Manila, Pasig, and Makati. Globe also worked closely with local officials to roll out livelihood and wellness programs for communities previously vulnerable to cable theft, turning deterrence into sustainable community engagement. “The telco landscape is shifting, and we need hyperfocused, proactive measures to safeguard our infrastructure,” Agustin said. “Our collaboration with the communities and LGUs, plus our preventive maintenance programs are helping ensure a more stable, secure network for customers nationwide.” Keeping Customers Connected Beyond addressing theft and external factors, Globe continues to invest in network resiliency builds which covers 1,200 wireless and broadband nodes and 1,600 kilometers of backbone fiber slated for underground migration. These sustained efforts have helped maintain a consistent network, ensuring customers enjoy consistent connectivity across mobile, broadband, and enterprise services. Globe remains focused on further strengthening its fiber network nationwide, combining engineering precision, community partnership, and proactive maintenance to build a network that keeps the Philippines connected and future-ready.  

MANILA, Philippines – In celebration of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Globe Business is reintroducing its flagship thought leadership series, Technically Speaking, with an all-new format and a strong focus on cybersecurity. This series is designed to equip Philippine enterprises with the knowledge and strategies needed to build a secure and resilient future in the face of constant digital disruption and escalating cyber threats. In today’s digital economy, where innovation and risk go hand in hand, Globe Business reminds local enterprises that the greatest competitive advantage is the courage to transform securely. With the Philippine ICT market projected to reach USD 45.67 billion by 2029, the stakes are high. However, a significant readiness gap remains, as only 6% of local enterprises have mature cybersecurity systems. This leaves many vulnerable to threats like phishing and ransomware, which are two of the fastest-growing threats in the country. Globe Business has chosen the podcast medium for this new season of Technically Speaking to create a more personal and accessible experience for business leaders. The long-form, on-demand nature of podcasts allows for in-depth, conversational discussions that go beyond the surface of a typical webinar. This strategic pivot to a more relatable platform is Globe Business’s way of addressing customer concerns and making it easier to integrate critical cybersecurity knowledge into the busy schedules of C-suite executives and senior leaders. The series is hosted by the Business Solutions Consulting team led by Marlon Cruz, AVP for Consulting & Architecture at Globe Business. At its core, his team focuses on solutions consultancy, working directly with enterprises to craft specialized ICT strategies in key areas such as cloud modernization, business solutions applications, data & analytics, and robust connectivity. With security as a non-negotiable core, they focus on helping businesses transform and innovate with confidence. Cruz’s role as host allows him to provide a public preview of the deep, actionable insights his team delivers, reinforcing the value of partnering with Globe Business to address specific challenges. “The reality is that digital growth without cybersecurity is unsustainable,” said Cruz. “Our goal is to equip leaders not just with knowledge, but with a clear roadmap for resilience. By integrating security from the start, enterprises can pursue innovation with confidence, knowing they are prepared for the threats of tomorrow.” Adding to this, KD Dizon, Head of Globe Business, highlights the company’s role as a trusted partner. With unparalleled access to the digital transformation challenges faced by businesses across various industries, including cybersecurity, Globe Business holds a unique vantage point—seeing both the macro trends of the evolving landscape and the granular details of real-world scenarios. This hands-on experience has allowed Globe to develop a wealth of proven solutions, case studies, and best practices that continue to grow, strengthening its credibility. “Our commitment to our partners is to serve as a strategic guide on their journey, fueled by our continuous learning from the field,” said Dizon. “This new podcast format is a direct reflection of that dedication, ensuring we deliver meaningful insights and build a more resilient digital Philippines, one enterprise at a time.” The series kicked off on October 7 with a session on Data Analytics, highlighting how a strong data foundation, when paired with integrated security, enables trusted insights that fuel smarter decisions and sustained growth. The spotlight will turn to Integrated Cyber Resilience on October 16, providing enterprises with the tools to withstand and recover from attacks while protecting customer trust and ensuring business continuity. Future sessions will explore Enterprise AI governance on October 23 and Cloud Modernization on November 12, giving leaders a comprehensive framework for building secure and scalable digital strategies. Globe Business invites enterprises to take part in the remaining Technically Speaking sessions this October and begin charting their path to resilience. Beyond the webinars, organizations are also encouraged to work closely with Globe Business in shaping secure, future-ready strategies that will allow them to thrive in the face of disruption.        

Keppel Ltd. (Keppel) is pleased to announce that the Bifrost Cable System (Bifrost) has officially achieved Ready for Service (RFS) status and will now gear up to carry commercial traffic in the coming weeks. Bifrost is the world’s first subsea cable system directly linking Singapore to the west coast of USA via Indonesia through the Java Sea and Celebes Sea. Spanning over 20,000 km, the cable system is engineered to support AI workloads, cloud-native platforms, and real-time digital services, offering a round-trip latency of just under 165 milliseconds between Singapore and the USA—up to 10 milliseconds faster than many existing systems. By charting a new route across the Pacific, Bifrost also introduces more than 260 Tbps of additional capacity and enhances the resiliency of one of the world’s most active digital corridors. Mr Manjot Singh Mann, CEO, Connectivity, Keppel, said, “Keppel is proud to announce that the Bifrost Cable System has achieved Ready for Service status. This landmark project will bolster digital connectivity between Southeast Asia and the USA. The Bifrost Cable System will reinforce Singapore’s position as a leading digital hub in Asia and support the region’s rapidly growing digital economy. We look forward to expanding our subsea cable footprint across Asia and beyond, as an integrated ecosystem partner to global cloud players and technology leaders.” Keppel has been assigned five out of a total of 12 fibre pairs in Bifrost. The five fibre pairs are jointly owned by Keppel and its private fund co-investors through a 40-60 joint venture. Bifrost lands in Singapore, Guam, and Grover Beach, California, with branching units extending connectivity to Jakarta and Manado in Indonesia, Davao in the Philippines, and Winema, Oregon in the USA, enabling dynamic traffic routing and robust regional interconnection. Over in Davao, Converge Information and Communications Technology Solutions, Inc. (Converge) will be the landing party. Mr Dennis Anthony Uy, CEO of Converge, said, “The Philippines is in a prime location being in the centre of the region, so this critical digital infrastructure – the Bifrost Cable System – is envisioned to support the booming connectivity needs of the Asia-Pacific region and provide an important direct link with the US. This will not only boost the company’s international bandwidth capacity, but for the Philippines, it will mean redundancy and diversity in network infrastructure to power the country’s digital journeys.” Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN), a global leader in the development of subsea cable systems, carried out the construction of Bifrost. Mr Alain Biston, CEO of ASN, said, “We are very proud to have been selected by Keppel and its partners to deliver this landmark project across the Pacific. Reaching this new milestone is a testament to the hard work of ASN teams working hand in hand with our client to bring Bifrost to Ready for Service.” With Bifrost on track to go live in the coming weeks, the system is expected to play a pivotal role in supporting the next wave of digital transformation, enhancing the resilience of regional digital infrastructure, and strengthening global data exchange.  

Subic Bay Freeport, Philippines – The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has given the subsidiaries of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) here the permission to extend its operation of the New Container Terminals (NCTs) for another 25 years. The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was signed at the ACEA Subic Beach Resort in Subic Bay Freeport on October 3, 2025, for the “25-year Extension of Contract for the Operation and Management of the NCT.” SBMA Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño stated that the ICTSI subsidiaries, Subic Bay International Terminals Corp. (SBICT) and ICTSI Subic Inc. (ISI), will continue to operate and manage the New Container Terminals 1 and 2 (NCT-1 and NCT-2). Aliño and ICTSI Executive Vice President Christian Gonzalez both signed the MOA, witnessed by SBITC Vice Chairman Juan Miguel Delgado and SBMA Director Honorio Allado III. The MOA will allow the SBITC and ICTSI to operate and manage NCT-1 and 2 until the year 2058. SBITC plans to invest over USD$130 million in civil infrastructure and additional equipment as part of its investment and development plan under the extended concession. These will include the replacement of the terminal’s four existing quay cranes and acquisition of one additional quay crane, increasing the total to five, as well as the integration of more hybrid rubber-tired gantry (RTG) cranes. According to VP Gonzalez, these investments will further enhance terminal capabilities, boost operational efficiency, and increase the combined annual capacity of NCT-1 and NCT-2 from 600,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) to one million TEUs. “We are thankful to SBMA for trusting us and treating us as the right partner to continue until 2058. Across all the 30-plus terminals we operate around the world, no matter how difficult the place, no matter how challenging, the one thing that represents the trust in ICTSI and the partnership with the local authorities–the government and the regulators–is seeing your contract extended,” he added. The NCT serves as a critical international shipping gateway for industries in Central and Northern Luzon, including the economic zones of Subic and Clark. Part of the expansion and upgrades includes the SBITC’s increase in reefer plug capacity to 1,000 by the end of 2025 to support cold chain logistics. Recent additions to its fleet include near-zero emission (NZE) rubber-tired gantry cranes, tractors, and trailers to improve terminal efficiency. Plans are also underway to automate gate operations by early 2026 and implement a new digital platform for online payments and truck appointments.