Should Filipinos panic? PLDT and Smart turn to science and preparedness as El Niño risks intensify
The answer from experts is clear: No. But with forecasts pointing to a potentially strong El Niño that could persist into 2027, the time to prepare is now.
PLDT, Smart extend disaster resilience training to manufacturing partner Green Cross Inc.
Individual Preparedness Caravan equips GCI employees at Makiling Plant with practical emergency response skills under #KonektedforResilience
Northern Mindanao journalists strengthen safety, preparedness with support from PLDT, Smart
PLDT and Smart supported the media safety training for journalists in Northern Mindanao, organized by Cagayan de Oro Press Club, Hanns Seidel Foundation, and the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
PLDT, Smart Cebu earthquake advisory
PLDT, Smart strengthen post-quake support in Cebu with connectivity, relief aid
[Oct. 2, 2025] PLDT Inc., Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), PLDT Home, and PLDT Enterprise are reinforcing support for communities affected by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Northern Cebu with vital connectivity and humanitarian aid.
Smart has activated 5G-powered WiFi at the Cebu Capitol’s Relief Operations Command Center to boost coordination among responders. The group also set up Libreng Tawag, Libreng Charging, and Libreng WiFi services at the following sites:
Building resilient communities: LGUs leverage PLDT-Smart Ligtas Kit
In a disaster-prone nation like the Philippines, local government units are stepping up their emergency response capabilities through innovative communication tools. At the heart of this shift is the PLDT-Smart Ligtas Kit.
Where being ready is second nature: PLDT, Smart strengthen workforce preparedness in Metro Manila, Visayas
PLDT and Smart have rolled out a series of Business Continuity Awareness Programs in critical facilities, ensuring both business and the workforce stay safe, and operations keep running smoothly during unexpected situations.
PLDT, La Union barangay team up for disaster preparedness
Leading integrated telco network PLDT Inc and its wireless arm Smart Communications, Inc. are expanding their disaster preparedness expertise to the barangay level as part of the company's push to help boost the country's culture of resilience.
PLDT, PDRF expand critical business continuity training to key industries and lifeline utilities
PLDT Group's Business Continuity and Resilience Office participated as speakers and facilitators in the Area-Wide Business Continuity Management Training for Key Industries and Lifelines Utilities organized by Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation in partnership with USAID and Laguna Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
PLDT, Smart adopt hybrid learning for first aiders, boosting workplace safety
In celebration of World First Aid Day in September, PLDT and Smart boost workplace safety with the adoption of blended learning for first responders among its workforce.
PLDT SFU Exchange strengthens resilience with Business Continuity Awareness Program
PLDT Inc. and wireless subsidiary Smart Communications Inc. continue to boost the resilience of their operations by upskilling their workforce through their Business Continuity Awareness Program.