PLDT Home is poised to introduce another first in the Philippine telco industry as it explores a pioneering collaboration with a leading solar energy provider to bring internet and solar power solutions to Filipino households.

VITRO Inc. has partnered with BBIX Philippines Inc. to establish a direct peering connection between BBIX and the VITRO Internet Exchange, marking a significant step toward strengthening the country’s digital ecosystem.

PLDT and its wireless unit Smart received honors at the LinkedIn Talent Awards Philippines, reflecting their sustained efforts to foster a workplace that values learning, skills development, and long‑term career growth.

On a bright day in Baseco, in the heart of the Port Area, color slowly spread across the walls of the Manila Child Development Center Cluster 2 — brushstroke by brushstroke. What was once an ordinary, flood‑prone facility began to take on new life, not just through paint, but through the collective effort of volunteers and employees from PLDT and Smart who chose to serve beyond their desks.

PLDT Enterprise is strengthening its partnership with SKYGO Marketing Corp., supporting the motorcycle retailer and distributor’s digital transformation journey through a more reliable, secure, and scalable network foundation.

PLDT is accelerating solarization of cell sites as part of a sustainability‑aligned strategy to manage rising electricity costs and strengthen network resilience amid global inflationary pressures and ongoing geopolitical tensions.

PLDT Home said it remains confident in the long‑term growth of its broadband business, as it prioritized foundational investments in the first quarter to modernize platforms and improve customer experience.

PLDT Senior Vice President and Head of Business for Home John Y. Palanca said the company deliberately took a softer first quarter as part of a longer‑term strategy to enable innovation and sustainable growth.