From barriers to bridges: University of Batangas, PLDT and Smart champion disability sensitivity

Submitted by rmcamongol on Thu, 08/28/2025 - 18:10

Aiming to build a more inclusive and compassionate learning environment, members of the University of Batangas (UB) community recently took part in a disability sensitivity training aimed at fostering empathy, awareness, and inclusion within and beyond the campus.

The training, held in observance of National Disability Rights Week, equipped UB administrators, educators, and students to recognize everyday barriers faced by persons with disabilities, and to promote accessible learning and communication practices.

PLDT Enterprise brings Starlink to Camarines Sur, empowering remote communities

Submitted by rmcamongol on Tue, 08/26/2025 - 10:52
PLDT Enterprise has partnered with the Camarines Sur government to integrate Starlink’s low earth orbit satellite technology into its operations, bringing resilient connectivity to the province.

PLDT Home builds on fiber leadership, expands digital access with Fiber Prepaid

Submitted by rmcamongol on Wed, 08/20/2025 - 14:08
PLDT Inc. continues to strengthen its commitment to inclusive digital access through PLDT Home Fiber Prepaid, a fiber internet service designed to meet the needs of price-sensitive households and first-time fiber users.

PLDT and Smart, MTIT-BARMM strengthen partnership to empower Bangsamoro MSMEs

Submitted by rmcamongol on Wed, 08/20/2025 - 11:51
More small businesses in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) can now participate in the digital economy, as PLDT and Smart strengthened their partnership with the region’s Ministry of Trade, Investments and Tourism (MTIT-BARMM) in celebration of MSME Week 2025.

PLDT and Smart laud DENR’s streamlined forest land policy for telco infrastructure, reaffirm support for the gov’t in boosting green economy

Submitted by rmcamongol on Tue, 08/19/2025 - 16:17
PLDT and Smart have expressed strong support for the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ new landmark policy reform aimed at boosting the green economy and streamlining forest land management to enable the expansion of digital infrastructure.

PLDT and Smart rally youth as climate champions through Xtrash Challenge

Submitted by rmcamongol on Tue, 08/19/2025 - 15:00

PLDT and Smart are inspiring the next generation to take the lead in protecting the planet.

In partnership with the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP), the two organizations rolled out the Xtrash Challenge School Partnership Program—a youth-centered campaign supporting the call of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for environmental stewardship.

Cebu journalists sharpen AI, media training skills

Submitted by rmcamongol on Tue, 08/19/2025 - 10:25

As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes newsrooms, journalists are exploring ways to adapt. In Cebu, local journalists and communications educators gathered for a full-day workshop designed to equip them with AI skills, while reinforcing the values of ethical and responsible journalism.