Tawi-Tawi, the Philippines’ southernmost province, was one of the key stops in the Department of Information and Communications Technology’s ICT Month 2025 Roadshow.

On June 14, 2025, PLDT Chairman Manuel V Pangilinan (MVP) was honored with the Gintong Alon Leadership Award during the Philippine Association of Hong Kong (PAHK) charity ball held at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Kowloon, Hong Kong. The award is in recognition of MVP's impactful support to OFWs worldwide.

Acceptance Speech
Philippine Association of Hong Kong Recognition
7:00 PM, Saturday, 14 June 2025
Hong Kong SAR

Tech for inclusion just got smarter. PLDT and Smart are harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enable more persons with disabilities to access digital innovations. The move expands the PLDT Group’s efforts to reduce inequality and narrow the digital divide.

PLDT and Smart are reaffirming their commitment to inclusive education by supporting the integration of AI into the Central Visayan Institute Foundation–Dynamic Learning Program.

In an era marked by technology-driven disruption—from AI to cybersecurity threats—industry leaders are calling for stronger collaboration and more strategic risk-taking, supported by robust audit controls and checks-and-balances.

 

 

June 22, 2025 – Manila — In light of ongoing developments in the Middle East, PLDT is offering free International Direct Dial (IDD) calls until June 30, 2025 (PHT) to Iran and Israel from the Philippines—via its landline network—to help Filipino families stay connected with their loved ones overseas.

PLDT Enterprise is accelerating digital progress in the country’s transport and logistics sectors by delivering stronger, smarter wireless connectivity through Wireless Indoor Coverage.

For four vibrant days, Hong Kong felt like home for thousands of Filipinos living and working there. HK Fest 2025 was more than a celebration—it was a tribute to the strength, heart, and unity of the Filipino community abroad.

As the government works to deliver on targets to close the country’s connectivity gap by 2028, PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) are ramping up investments to ensure that no Filipino is left behind in the nation’s digital transformation.

PLDT through its Asset Protection & Security Risk Governance (APSRG) Group has launched a grassroots initiative aimed at strengthening partnerships with local communities to protect critical telecommunications infrastructure.