PLDT, Smart champion partnerships to uplift farmers, MSMEs
PLDT and Smart sustain livelihood opportunities for farmers and micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises with the help of technology, through collaborations with various partners.
People of PLDT and Smart Communities: Jhomar Pablo, cacao company supervisor
PLDT and Smart, in partnership with the Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Training Institute and the Mennonite Economic Development Associates, are set to equip cacao farmers with digital technology while promoting sustainable farming practices for the cacao industry in Mindanao.
People of PLDT and Smart Communities: Jovanni Mondaya, cacao farmer
He has expressed appreciation for PLDT and Smart’s Digital Farmers Program, which will be offered to cacao farmers in partnership with the Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Training Institute and Mennonite Economic Development Associates.
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, Smart leverage technology, strengthening Mindanao food security
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.
PLDT, Smart launch MEDA partnership, enabling Filipino cacao farmers
PLDT and Smart recently partnered with Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA), creating more opportunities for Filipino cacao farmers through digital solutions and capacity-strengthening initiatives for the industry. The move expands PLDT Group’s Digital Farmers Program (DFP), helping scale up digital inclusion and mobile internet literacy.
