PLDT, Smart superpower ‘The Umbrella Academy’ launch with Netflix

Submitted by epeder on Tue, 03/12/2019 - 16:19

Leading telco digital services provider PLDT Inc., together with its mobile arm, Smart Communications superpowered the star-studded launch of the brand-new Netflix original series, "The Umbrella Academy." Celebrities and fans enjoyed an immersive super room experience that allowed them to feel like the show’s seven superhero siblings.

PLDT reports full-year results: 2018 a breakout year

Submitted by epeder on Thu, 03/07/2019 - 17:24
  • Sustained double digit growth in Home and Enterprise, turn-around of the Consumer Wireless Business; combined revenue growth of 9%
  • Data/broadband anchored the growth -- 60% of Total Service Revenues from 46% in 2017;  
  • 75%, 64% and 60% of Home, Enterprise and Consumer Individual Revenues, respectively
  • Core Income at PHP26.2bn for 2018; Telco Core Income higher by 3% at PHP24.4bn
  • Reported Income up 44% to PHP19.2bn
  • Consolidated Service Revenues (

PLDT-Smart Foundation receives leadership accolade from San Beda College Alumni Foundation

Submitted by epeder on Tue, 02/26/2019 - 11:29

The PLDT-Smart Foundation (PSF) was recently awarded a leadership accolade by the San Beda College Alumni Foundation (SBCAF) at the annual Daluyang Buhay Leadership Awards, for being among the top organizations to provide student scholarship grants.

PLDT, Smart launch pro gaming team 'Omega' for country’s first franchise-based esports league

Submitted by epeder on Fri, 02/15/2019 - 14:08

Leading digital services provider PLDT Inc. and its mobile arm Smart Communications are revving up their esports program as they launch their official professional esports team called 'Omega.' 

Formed in partnership with professional esports management Sterling Global Dragons, 'Omega' will represent PLDT and Smart in the much anticipated The Nationals, the country's first franchise-based esports league.

PLDT, affiliates bag 25 trophies and Company of the Year nod at the 54th Anvil Awards

Submitted by epeder on Thu, 01/31/2019 - 14:02

PLDT, Inc. was honored as Company of the Year at the 54th Anvil Awards: Gabi Ng Parangal held at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Newport City. Considered as one of the top citations during the ceremony, the award is given to the company that has garnered the most number of Anvil points for its public relations programs and tools.

Honoring 11 outstanding young men and women

Submitted by epeder on Mon, 01/14/2019 - 15:16

Leading telco and digital services company PLDT marks another year of supporting The Outstanding Young Men and Women (TOYM) Foundation. The Foundation honors outstanding individuals who continue to go above and beyond for the country.

As TOYM Foundation Chairman, PLDT-Smart Chairman and CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan led the Presentation of 11 TOYM 2018 honorees.