PLDT and Smart have once again gained global recognition for their industry-leading initiatives.  Shortlisted in three categories at the upcoming World Communication Awards, the nominations underscore the group’s significant strides in driving digital transformation and creating meaningful impact in the lives of Filipinos.

The Philippines’ leading integrated telco network PLDT's wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc enhances its network across the country, particularly in Davao City.

PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. create more opportunities for micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and farmers with the help of technological innovation. The group has extended support to Gawad Kalinga's 2024 BayanAnihan Summit, a nationwide event that gathered young agricultural stakeholders to share knowledge, form connections, and empower them in their own efforts in their communities.

PLDT, its wireless unit Smart, Adaptive Technology for Rehabilitation Integration and Empowerment of the Visually Impaired (ATRIEV), and NORFIL Foundation recently conducted a Digital Business Basics Training for persons with disabilities in San Jose de Buenavista, Antique, and Bayawan City, Negros Oriental.

PLDT and its wireless unit Smart bolster collaboration with the Department of Trade and Industry, accelerating the digital transformation of micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises across the Philippines.

PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. continue to empower small business owners all over the Philippines through various initiatives and partnerships under its eBizNovation program.

PLDT and wireless unit Smart help business owners be cybersmart by protecting them from financial crimes. The #BeCyberSmart pocket session at the recent Biñan City Sari-Sari Store Congress shared valuable tips on how to identify scams and fraud.

Strengthening the MSME digitalization program of the DTI, DTI Davao City, PLDT Enterprise, and Smart Communications Inc. recently conducted a series of online entrepreneurship trainings joined by more than 130 business owners from the Davao Region.

Through an event organized by PLDT Home under its Fiber Talk series, aspiring entrepreneur-residents of Torre de Manila in Ermita, Manila, were introduced to digital entrepreneurship under the PLDT Group’s eBizNovation program. 

More than 5,000 participants, composed of representatives of micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises, farmers, cooperatives, government agencies, and non-government organizations learned more about artificial intelligence and how to harness its potential to enhance businesses.