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Entrepreneurs from across sectors gathered at UP Diliman for a learning session organized by UP Institute for Small-Scale Industries in partnership with the DTI e-Commerce Bureau and supported by PLDT and Smart.

Key takeaways
· PLDT Global anchors brand growth to the expanding economic influence of overseas Filipinos
· Its platform ecosystem offers partners ready access to demand across distribution, commerce and media
· Purpose‑driven cross‑border spending supports repeat transactions and long‑term partnership value

For PLDT Global, the overseas Filipino market is no longer just a segment to reach. It is a system to be built.

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.

Women employees are demonstrating strong momentum in continuous learning, strengthening the company’s ability to design smarter digital services, respond more quickly to customer needs, and support the growing connectivity demands of Filipinos.