In a critical step toward strengthening the Philippines’ disaster preparedness, representatives from 15 regions across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao gathered at Smart’s TechnoLab in Makati City for an intensive Emergency Communications Plan Workshop.
PLDT Inc. has completed cable laying for the Apricot cable system’s branches in Baler, Aurora, and Digos, Davao, strengthening the Philippines’ internet backbone and positioning the country as a key digital hub in Asia.
PLDT Inc. has strengthened its leadership with the appointment of Robert Joseph M. de Claro as director and Jose Roberto “Roby” A. Alampay as first vice president for public engagement and corporate communications.
Buy more or cash out? Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan, whose group started and holds nearly 40 percent of unicorn fintech Maya, which operates one of the country’s largest digital banks, isn’t ruling out either move.
Manuel V. Pangilinan-led telecommunications giant PLDT Inc. navigated a tough telecom landscape in 2024, eking out a modest 2 percent rise in core income to P35.1 billion amid mounting competition and cost pressures.
PLDT has earned a spot in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025 as the only Philippine company on the list, recognizing its strong commitment to corporate sustainability and responsible business practices.
Since 2019, the Digital Farmers Program has been bridging the gap between traditional agriculture and modern technology. Through this initiative, farmers have learned to use mobile apps for crop monitoring, financial management, and online selling.