PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) have reasserted their dominance as the fastest broadband and 5G mobile network in the Philippines in the second half of 2021, according to the latest report by Ookla®, the global leader in mobile and broadband network intelligence.

As cases of human trafficking and online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC) continue to rise in the country, PLDT and Smart laud government measures to amend legislation and strengthen multi-sectoral solutions to curb illegal sex trade that involves Filipino children online.

PLDT and Smart Communications, Inc. together with PLDT-Smart Foundation (PSF), distributed aid to communities heavily impacted by super typhoon Odette in the province of Palawan.

PLDT's wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is enhancing its network in Quezon to serve its customers in the province better.

Online learning in Tignapoloan National High School, a far-flung community in Cagayan de Oro, just got a boost from PLDT wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart). For teacher Francis Jay Damit, this luxury was quite unimaginable many years ago. Damit shared, “With the newly built tower, it is now easier for teachers to participate in online activities and trainings. Our students are also exploring more actively online.”

To help address the increase in hunger and malnutrition brought about by the continuing health crisis, PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) implemented its Plant Smart program to support the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition, which includes increasing food availability and accessibility. In 2021, planting kits were distributed to over 3,000 communities nationwide.

PLDT’s international arm PLDT Global Corporation (PGC) has bagged the Most Outstanding Applications Company award for its Free Bee and Vortex apps at the Pacific Telecommunications Council Awards 2022.

PLDT and its wireless arm Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) are celebrating the incredible win of the Philippine Women’s National Football Team (PWNFT), booking a World Cup berth for the first time ever.

PLDT and its wireless arm Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) have further expanded their fixed and mobile networks nationwide in 2021, powering hybrid workplaces and online learning, and enabling businesses to thrive in the new normal.  

PLDT led discussions on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in helping drive business process optimization for the benefit of enhancing economic activities, progres, and recovery in Cebu during the recent ICT/BPM Summit.