When tradition meets tech: Alubijid farmers go digital with support from DA-ATI 10, PLDT, and Smart

Submitted by rmcamongol on Tue, 10/14/2025 - 16:44
To provide farmers and extension workers access to digital learning and training tools, DA-ATI Region 10 in partnership with PLDT and Smart equipped farmer-trainers in Alubijid, Misamis Oriental with a FarmTech package. 

PLDT, Smart ‘Paolo’ advisory

Submitted by rmcamongol on Fri, 10/03/2025 - 19:07

PLDT and Smart on high alert for Severe Tropical Storm ‘Paolo’

[Oct. 3, 2025] PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) are closely tracking Severe Tropical Storm “Paolo” (International name: Matmo) as it approaches Northern and Central Luzon, particularly Northern Aurora and Southern Isabela.

Our network operations teams continue to monitor and maintain critical facilities to ensure connectivity remains resilient. Resources and personnel are in place to support uninterrupted services and community needs throughout the storm.

PLDT Group reports nearly 2M child abuse URLs identified since 2021

Submitted by rmcamongol on Thu, 10/02/2025 - 08:41
PLDT and Smart’s Cyber Security Operations Group blocked more than 650,000 attempts to access online child sexual abuse and exploitation materials (CSAEM) in the first eight months of the year. Since June 2021, the PLDT Group has identified nearly two million URLs containing exploitative child content.

PLDT, Smart Cebu earthquake advisory

Submitted by rmcamongol on Wed, 10/01/2025 - 18:00

PLDT, Smart strengthen post-quake support in Cebu with connectivity, relief aid

[Oct. 2, 2025] PLDT Inc., Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), PLDT Home, and PLDT Enterprise are reinforcing support for communities affected by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Northern Cebu with vital connectivity and humanitarian aid.

Smart has activated 5G-powered WiFi at the Cebu Capitol’s Relief Operations Command Center to boost coordination among responders. The group also set up Libreng Tawag, Libreng Charging, and Libreng WiFi services at the following sites:

Innovation Generation: Cebu’s TrackSense champions inclusive tech for the visually impaired

Submitted by rmcamongol on Mon, 09/29/2025 - 09:25
Some things are worth the wait. For five graduates of the University of Cebu–Main Campus, finding jobs was briefly set aside so they could pursue something bigger — a device to transform the lives of persons with visual impairments.

Bayanihan for connectivity: PLDT, Smart team up with barangays to safeguard networks

Submitted by rmcamongol on Fri, 09/26/2025 - 13:39
PLDT and Smart are ramping up their bayanihan-driven initiatives with barangays across Metro Manila and nearby provinces to help safeguard telco infrastructure and ensure continuous services for customers.