Telecommunications giant PLDT Inc. is listing its data center assets as a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) to unlock a reliable source of capital and manage its debt burden. PLDT chairman and chief executive officer Manuel V. Pangilinan confirmed that the company has decided to move forward with...
PLDT and Smart have immediately mobilized field and operations teams to assess network facilities and restore connectivity services in areas affected by the recent earthquake that struck parts of Mindanao. Among the hardest-hit areas are General Santos City and several municipalities in South...
Smart Communications Inc., the wireless arm of telecommunications giant PLDT Inc., is leaning on hyper-personalized data packages to sustain revenue growth as accelerating inflation threatens to cool consumer spending. PLDT Chief Operating Officer Menardo Jimenez said the company’s ability to...
Every day, millions of Filipinos go online to work, study, run businesses, connect with loved ones, consume content, and manage daily transactions. As digital life becomes more deeply woven into everyday living, online risks are also becoming harder to ignore. From phishing scams and identity theft...
Telecommunications giant PLDT Inc. is going all in on solar energy as it plans to roll out a new service offering that would allow customers to pay for internet and solar power solutions under a single package. PLDT, through its broadband unit PLDT Home, said it is exploring a “pioneering...
Emergency preparedness begins at home. Beyond keeping basic supplies such as food, water, medicine, flashlights, and batteries, every household should also have a clear communication plan in case of an emergency. This includes knowing whom to call, keeping important emergency numbers visible, and...
PLDT Home continues to accelerate its digital transformation initiatives as part of its long-term growth strategy, rolling out an AI-powered customer support platform across its Sales and Service Centers nationwide. The initiative marks a significant milestone in the company’s broader...
Police arrested four men allegedly involved in illegal tapping and theft of communication cables during an early morning police operation in Parañaque City on Friday, May 16. The suspects were identified only as Rommel, 28; John Zedrick, 18; John Rose, 27; and Rodel, 32. Personnel of Parañaque...
This month, modern Filipino moms are proving that motherhood and entrepreneurship can thrive hand in hand. Across the country, more mothers are stepping beyond traditional roles and embracing life as “mompreneurs,” building businesses from home, pursuing their passions, and reshaping the future...
While its competitors are setting revenue targets this year, Pangilinan-led telecommunications giant PLDT Inc. is taking a more cautious approach by going against the grain amid the threat of weaker consumer demand affecting its bottom line. PLDT Chief Financial Officer Danny Yu said it is hard to...
With two successful seasons and a recently confirmed third one, “One Piece” on Netflix has transcended the screen. What started as a beloved manga and anime has become a global phenomenon, arriving just in time for summer, when the call to adventure feels impossible to ignore. The Great Pirate...
For years, the conversation around empowering women has centered on one word: access. We talked about access to education, the internet, and the global marketplace. But as the world changes, so does the definition of being "connected." Today, a new digital divide is emerging. It isn 't just...
