As digital connectivity remained vital to the daily life of Filipino children this 2021, PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and its wireless arm Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) continued to champion policies and strategic partnerships that promote children’s rights and online protection.

With restoration efforts of network facilities in full swing, PLDT, Inc. and wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc have reconnected Cebu, Dinagat, Siargao, and Surigao using Smart satellite phones.

PLDT and wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) have restored wireless services in most parts of Mindanao after the southern Philippine region was pounded by typhoon Odette.

PLDT wireless communication Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is first to respond to typhoon-hit residents in Barangay Mabua in Tandag City, Surigao del Sur. Smart, together with local partners BizTalk and F&H Marketing, deployed an emergency generator set, which powered the covered court-turned evacuation center, where around 74 families sought shelter.

PLDT's wireless subsidiary Smart Communications won the Social Contribution Award at the 2021 Asia Communication Awards (ACA 2021) for its FarmSmart agriculture advocacy. The initiative covers the Digital Farmers Program (DFP) and BuyLocal, which aim to help create future-ready and prosperous Filipino farmers through technology, innovation, and collaboration.

Christmas comes early and a million times merrier for five Smart retailers. For Samuel, Jane, Ray, Sara and Johnny, their loyal partnership with Smart has brought them unprecedented blessings while helping customers stay connected in the pandemic. PLDT wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has rewarded these five load retailers with Php1 million each, through the Smart Ka-Partner program.

PLDT wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is optimistic that the SIM card registration bill, if passed into law, will boost e-commerce and fintech services in the country. This, after the House of Representatives approved the proposed measure on third and final reading earlier this week.

The pandemic has disrupted a myriad of things, but not the Filipino’s joyful spirit for Christmas. With Smart Communications, Inc.'s support, Bantayan Island has lit up its giant Christmas tree to mark the beginning of the Christmas season--an event all the Bantayanons look forward to every year.

Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) awarded a grant to Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) for training to advance Smart’s plan to expand 5G services to 96 percent of the country’s population. USTDA made the award to support Smart’s investment in equipment and services from Cisco Systems, Inc.

PLDT and its wireless arm Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) are working with international and local experts to help educate customers about the safety of cell sites, and the important role of speeding up PLDT and Smart's network expansion efforts across the country in improving customer experience.