PLDT Group extends free calls for OFWs, expands support in malls

Submitted by rmcamongol on Mon, 03/09/2026 - 17:30

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Pursuant to the directive of President Bongbong Marcos, Jr. to provide accessible lifelines for OFWs and their families during the crisis in the Middle East, the PLDT Group has expanded its communication assistance for overseas Filipinos, extending all free call services and setting up additional free call stations in select PLDT and Smart stores located in major malls.

PLDT, Smart bring #BeCyberSmart advocacy to PWD community during NCDA’s Mindanao dialogue

Submitted by rmcamongol on Mon, 03/09/2026 - 16:18
In partnership with the National Council on Disability Affairs, PLDT and Smart shared their #BeCyberSmart advocacy during the Mindanao leg of Safer Internet for Persons with Disabilities: Consultative Dialogue on Social Media Platforms.

FREE CALLS: MVP orders emergency comms lifelines for Pinoys in Middle East

Submitted by rmcamongol on Tue, 03/03/2026 - 10:39
In light of the escalating conflict in the Middle East, PLDT Group Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan has directed the PLDT Group to provide communication assistance to overseas Filipinos in affected areas.

Smart and Lynk D2D satellite tech to enhance public safety, disaster response in hard-to-reach areas

Submitted by rmcamongol on Mon, 03/02/2026 - 12:15

Leading integrated telco network PLDT Inc (PLDT)'s wireless arm Smart Communications, Inc (Smart) and its technology partner Lynk Global have completed another round of field tests for their Direct-to-Device (D2D) satellite communication service, this time in the northern coastal municipalities of Burgos, Bangui, and Pagudpud in Ilocos Norte—areas facing the West Philippine Sea and known for pockets of limited terrestrial mobile coverage.

PLDT brings Community Care Caravan to Manaoag fiesta and Quezon City Chinese New Year celebrations

Submitted by rmcamongol on Mon, 02/23/2026 - 14:09
Strengthening its commitment to accessible and community-based customer service, PLDT recently deployed its Community Care Caravan to two vibrant cultural celebrations.

PLDT, Smart expand coalition to protect children from online abuse

Submitted by rmcamongol on Thu, 02/19/2026 - 15:50
PLDT and Smart have recruited more allies in the fight against OSAEC and other online crimes, partnering with educators, community workers, and child rights advocates.

PLDT kicks off 2026 ‘Bayanihan’ sessions in Quiapo, strengthens grassroots network protection

Submitted by rmcamongol on Mon, 02/16/2026 - 15:57

Building on last year's successful campaign, leading integrated telco network PLDT Inc and its wireless arm Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) have partnered with Brgy 391 in Quiapo, Manila for the first 'Bayanihan' session this year.

The activity, which aims to strengthen PLDT's partnerships with barangays and local governments to protect telco infrastructure and equipment as well as deter cable theft and vandalism, was led by PLDT GMM South Asset Protection Division (APD) Head Willie S. Antalan, Jr., and Brgy 391 chair Hon. Cecilio T. Mateo.