The largest integrated telecommunications company PLDT continues to bolster its support for the government’s initiatives to contain and manage the spread of COVID-19 as it recently announced its expanded support to increase free SMS broadcast services for the Philippine Red Cross’ contact tracing mobile app, RC143, and extending free data usage for downloading and using the app for Smart subscribers.

PLDT and Smart reassure customers of continued service, following the government’s move to put the National Capital Region, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal under enhanced community quarantine from March 29 to April 4, 2021. 

PLDT group reinforces connectivity and learning tools for teachers and students in Tarlac, most of them from the Aeta community. The initiative is alongside the group’s mission to provide quality education for the Filipino youth, in collaboration with the PLDT-Smart Foundation (PSF), PLDT’s wireless arm Smart Communications and Huawei Philippines.

PLDT-Smart Foundation together with Smart Communications recently partnered with the Ten Outstanding Women in Nation’s Service Foundation to strengthen the digital peace education for the youth of Marawi.

People used to avoid the Sto. Rosario Creek in San Fernando, Pampanga because of the unsightly garbage and its stench.

In every Korean drama, one can identify with many strong character leads. Whether it is their family background, their dreams and aspirations or how these characters end up falling in love, these stories resonate to audiences worldwide.

In support of the National Government’s plan to vaccinate all of the country’s healthcare workers by the end of April, all 18 hospitals of Metro Pacific Hospital Holdings Inc. (MPHHI) have mobilized to vaccinate as many of its frontliners in the shortest possible time. As of March 23, 2021, MPHHI hospitals have vaccinated nearly 80% of their hospital workers with the first of two doses of either Sinovac or AstraZeneca. This is equivalent to 20,492 out of their 25,717 health care workers.

Reporting for work physically amid the current pandemic is a tough and heroic act Essential Workers do everyday. Their cast iron determination combined with a sunny disposition in performing their crucial tasks have made them extremely important in any organization. In the telecoms sector, two women – Teisha Marie Peroy and Mary Ann Galos – exemplify these remarkable people who have been going out to work to help their families and serve other people’s needs, despite the risks which they do their best to mitigate.

For residents of Pilar, Camotes Island, a fishing town located more than 50 kms east of Cebu City, connectivity is crucial to keeping their town afloat.

To ensure the best customer experience and continued support for the latest technologies like Internet of Things and 5G, the Philippines' largest integrated telco PLDT is leading the way in transitioning to the latest Internet Protocol version, IPv6.