Smart satellites viable for towns close to West Philippine SeaMANILA, Philippines — The wireless arm of telecom giant PLDT Inc. has achieved a breakthrough in its push for satellite connectivity by completing tests in municipalities close to the West Philippine Sea. This may change soon once Smart activates its direct-to-device satellite solution in collaboration with Lynk Global Inc. “(The) direct-to-device satellite technology gives PLDT and Smart a powerful way to overcome geographic challenges of serving an archipelago,” Jimenez said. China ships in WPSMeanwhile, the Philippine Navy recorded the presence of 62 Chinese warships and coast guard vessels in four key features in the West Philippine Sea last month. The foreign vessels included 11 People’s Liberation Army-Navy ships and 12 China Coast Guard (CCG) boats around Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal or Bajo de Masinloc and two PLAN and 15 CCG vessels in Ayungin Shoal.

Source: Philippine Star March 03, 2026 16:32 UTC