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.

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 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.

Further promoting digital inclusion nationwide, PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. enable Filipino entrepreneurs with disabilities towards productivity through digital technology.

PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. equip more young innovators with skills, serving more Filipino communities through inclusive and sustainable technology.

PLDT and Smart Communications. Inc. further leverage on technology, helping drive food security efforts in Mindanao, through Digital Farmers Program (DFP) and PlantSmart, supporting urban households, youth, Indigenous Peoples communities, and farmers.

In partnership with PLDT and Smart, the Provincial Government of Quirino recently held a mental health awareness summit with students and government employees from the province of Quirino. 

More than 500 Mindanaoan entrepreneurs, MSMEs, and cooperative members have started their journey into digital entrepreneurship through the eBizNovation workshops organized by PLDT and Smart in Davao Occidental, Davao Oriental and Northern Mindanao with support from LGUs and other agencies.

PLDT and Smart remain fully committed toward building a #SafeandSmart Philippines by promoting preparedness and immediate response through continuous availability of communication services, mobile solutions, and activities to help communities mitigate disaster risks.

PLDT, Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), and their social outreach arm PLDT-Smart Foundation (PSF) support sustainability, giving out eco-friendly and community-centric donations that contribute to environmental conservation and local development in Visayas and Mindanao.