PLDT joins hands with DICT as sole Philippine telco partner for ITU’s PH Digital Transformation initiative

Submitted by ebmendoza on Tue, 08/06/2024 - 20:14
As a follow-through to the signing of the Joint Declaration (JD) with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for the global Digital Transformation Centres (DTC) Initiative in the Philippines, PLDT and Smart Chairman, President and CEO Manuel V Pangilinan today turned over the “DTC On-the-Go” package to the Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT), led by Secretary Ivan John Enrile Uy.

PLDT and Smart bag nominations at prestigious HR Excellence Awards

Submitted by rmcamongol on Mon, 08/05/2024 - 10:00
PLDT and wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. have been shortlisted at the prestigious HR Excellence Awards, the annual program that celebrates exceptional accomplishments and innovations within the dynamic landscape of human resources management in the Philippines.

PLDT, Smart strengthen ESG alignment with suppliers; hold inaugural sustainability forum for suppliers

Submitted by rmcamongol on Fri, 08/02/2024 - 10:22
PLDT and Smart Communications Inc. recently held their inaugural sustainability forum for their suppliers to strengthen alignment on environmental, social, and governance practices (ESG) and to underscore their commitment to doing business responsibly.

La Union cable landing station extends awareness to surrounding communities

Submitted by rmcamongol on Wed, 07/31/2024 - 15:00
In time for National Disaster Resilience Month, PLDT and wireless subsidiary Smart are boosting the Philippines' culture of preparedness by extending their Business Continuity Awareness Program to cover not just their own employees and facilities but the community they serve as well.

MVP Group’s DigiCo agrees to acquire minority interest in Bayad Center and 100% of Multipay

Submitted by rmcamongol on Mon, 07/29/2024 - 09:53
DigiCo, a digital entity owned by businesses led by Manuel V. Pangilinan (“MVP Group”), today announced its execution of separate agreements to acquire a 10% interest in Bayad Center (“Bayad”) and 100% of Multipay Corporation (“Multipay”).

PLDT, Smart back PBBM cybersecurity plan, intensify efforts against cybercrimes including scams, fraud

Submitted by rmcamongol on Thu, 07/25/2024 - 14:30
PLDT and Smart are working closely with the government to further protect customers in line with efforts to strengthen the security and resilience of the country’s cyberspace under the National Cybersecurity Plan 2023-2038, as articulated by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in his SONA 2024.