Karding-hit farmers regain lost livelihood through PLDT, Smart ‘Buy Local’ program

Submitted by mcco on Mon, 12/05/2022 - 20:38
PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), in partnership with social enterprise and e-commerce platform Cropital, recently turned over ‘Buy Local’ sustainability fund to farming communities in Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, and Pangasinan.

PLDT, Smart, PDRF accelerate disaster resilience capacity of LGUs nationwide with Project Ligtas

Submitted by mcco on Mon, 11/28/2022 - 14:35
PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), together with the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF), recently launched ‘Project Ligtas’, the emergency communications training component of ‘Ligtas Kit’ among local government units (LGUs) nationwide.

Ormoc City far-flung schools welcome early Christmas in School-in-a-Bag from PLDT Group, Huawei

Submitted by mcco on Wed, 11/23/2022 - 15:11
In partnership with PLDT-Smart Foundation (PSF) and Huawei Philippines, PLDT and Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) continue to elevate inclusive education in Ormoc City through the donation of three School-in-a-Bag (SIAB) packages to the Department of Education (DepEd) Division of Ormoc City.

PLDT, Smart, PDRF conduct Project Ligtas training for VisMin emergency responders

Submitted by mcco on Tue, 11/22/2022 - 14:23
The Philippines’ largest integrated telco PLDT Inc. and its wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. (Smart), in partnership with the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF), bring the Project Ligtas Emergency Communication Workshop to several municipalities in Visayas and Mindanao.

‘Before being the best athlete, I need to be a better person’ -- EJ Obiena

Submitted by mcco on Fri, 11/18/2022 - 17:30
27-year-old Filipino Olympic pole vaulter EJ Obiena shares his story of strength and resilience on the road to become Asia's best -- from overcoming stigma in the sport, to balancing his heart and mind as he dreams of bringing the Philippines glory in the sport that he loves.

PLDT Group strengthens shared value programs with Ormoc City, reinforcing resilience, education and food security

Submitted by mcco on Thu, 11/17/2022 - 15:06
PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) have strengthened their partnership with the local government unit (LGU) of Ormoc with their shared value programs to boost the city’s efforts on disaster resilience, education, and food security.

PH Women’s Football team captain Tahnai Annis advocates “me time”, staying grounded

Submitted by mcco on Tue, 11/15/2022 - 16:17
As the Philippine National Women’s Football team continue to prepare for their stint in the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023, team captain Tahnai Annis joined the #BetterToday “Power Move Project” conversations on mental resilience and her love for football.

PLDT and Smart launch e-Waste disposal program in Panay, helping people and planet

Submitted by mcco on Tue, 11/15/2022 - 15:29
PLDT and Smart teamed up with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources- Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) Region 6 and Robinsons Malls in Panay to launch an electronic waste (e-waste) disposal program in the region.