PLDT Group expands mental health awareness to indigenous communities
Pastor Benny Capuno, a tribal leader in Porac, Pampanga, knows all too well the great distress his Ayta community goes through when an earthquake strikes.
PLDT, Smart School-in-a-Bag reaches more learners in PH, scaling record 116k
PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) continue to bring inclusive quality education to last-mile communities in the Philippines. The PLDT Group’s School-in-a-Bag (SIAB) are reaching the country’s far-flung provinces, boosting the government’s efforts to improve learning outcomes of Filipino students.
PLDT, Smart 2023 partnerships empower 40% more farmers and MSMEs towards digitalization
PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) have ushered 14,442 farmers, fisherfolk, cooperatives, and micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) towards digitalization through their tech-enabled solutions this year, a 40% increase from 2022.
PLDT Group's partnership with TikTok, DTI enables CamSur MSMEs towards productivity
PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. have expanded to the Bicol region its homegrown digital upskilling to e-commerce program eBiznovation, particularly in Camarines Sur.
PLDT, Smart enable Inabanga LGU via donation of FarmSmart kits
PLDT and wireless arm Smart have donated FarmSmart kits and refurbished laptops to the local government of Inabanga, Bohol, as part of ongoing commitment to fostering digital upskilling and sustainable development within communities.
PLDT, Smart support Borongan City through education, food security programs
PLDT and its wireless unit Smart scale up partnership with Borongan, Eastern Samar, by bringing the group's shared value programs to the city, promoting inclusive quality education and food security among Boronganons.
PLDT, Smart cultivate Filipino resilience with inclusive communication technology
Building disaster-resilient Filipino communities, PLDT and its wireless unit Smart further cultivate a culture of resilience among Filipinos, through their network and technology, as well as initiatives and partnerships.
PLDT, Smart scale up digital entrepreneurship in Northern Mindanao
MSMEs and cooperatives in Northern Mindanao have embarked on their e-commerce journey through the eBizNovation Buy Local Bazaar on TikTok Shop session organized by PLDT and its wireless arm Smart.
PLDT, Smart PlantSmart GrowHubs flourish in Northern Mindanao
Through the generosity of sponsors and help of volunteers, PLDT and Smart have established six PlantSmart GrowHubs in Bukidnon and Cagayan de Oro, offering healthy produce and helping the youth develop an appreciation for agriculture and technology.
PLDT, Smart scale 45M reach for its #BetterToday mental health program
PLDT and Smart forge ahead in leveraging technology to promote sound mental health for all. In 2023, PLDT and Smart recorded a reach of over 45 million for its #BetterToday program, bridging the digital divide, as it creates safe, happy, and inclusive spaces.