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:

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.

Building disaster-resilient Filipino communities, PLDT and its wireless unit Smart further cultivate a culture of resilience among Filipinos, through their network and technology, as well as initiatives and partnerships.