As “Tino” brings heavy rains and strong winds across parts of the country, PLDT and Smart assure customers that their teams are ready to keep communities connected.

In Kapangan, Benguet, the PLDT-Smart Ligtas Kit has become a vital asset for the local disaster risk reduction and management team.

In a continued effort to build resilient communities across the Philippines, PLDT and Smart have equipped the local disaster risk reduction and management office of Catarman, Northern Samar, with the Ligtas Kit.

PLDT and Smart on high alert for Severe Tropical Storm ‘Paolo’

[Oct. 3, 2025] PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) are closely tracking Severe Tropical Storm “Paolo” (International name: Matmo) as it approaches Northern and Central Luzon, particularly Northern Aurora and Southern Isabela.

Our network operations teams continue to monitor and maintain critical facilities to ensure connectivity remains resilient. Resources and personnel are in place to support uninterrupted services and community needs throughout the storm.

Advisory 2: PLDT and Smart step up efforts amid ‘Opong’

(Sept. 26, 2025, 12 noon) PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) continue to be on heightened alert and are closely monitoring Severe Tropical Storm “Opong” (international name: Bualoi) as it moves across the Philippine landmass, bringing heavy rains and strong winds over affected regions.

To help strengthen resilience in Datu Odin Sinsuat, PLDT and Smart have equipped the municipal disaster risk reduction and management office with vital emergency communication tools and training.

PLDT and Smart are reinforcing their partnership with the Albay Public Safety and Emergency Management Office to advance disaster resilience through technology and collaboration.

PLDT and Smart continue to advance their mission of bridging the digital divide, especially in geographically challenged areas and other underserved communities across the Philippines.

In support of the Philippine government’s efforts to bolster the country’s disaster preparedness and response capabilities, PLDT Inc., Smart Communications, and Huawei Technologies Philippines recently turned over an initial batch of PLDT-Smart Ligtas Kits to the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).

PLDT and Smart supported the 2nd Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill led by the Office of Civil Defense and National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.