As it marks its 21st year, the Asian Carriers Conference (ACC) is expanding its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs to focus on education and livelihood in Cebu, its host province.
In partnership with the PLDT-Smart Foundation (PSF), PLDT Global Corp. (PLDT Global), and Samsung Philippines, ACC 2025 is implementing projects under the theme “Shaping the Future. Beyond Connectivity.”
In Lapu-Lapu City, Looc National High School received a smart TV and tablets from Samsung Philippines to support digital learning for students.
Cacao farmers from the Cebu Diversified Advocacy Cooperative (CEDACO) also joined a training program supported by PSF. They received a PLDT and Smart FarmTech training kit, which provides digital tools and knowledge designed to help improve their livelihood and strengthen their participation in the cacao industry.
“These two efforts — learning assistance for our students and livelihood training for our farmers — are like twin pillars of progress,” said Esther Santos, president and CEO of PSF. “One secures the future; the other sustains the present. Together, they embody our Foundation’s principle to Equip, Train, and Connect — equipping our youth with knowledge, training our farmers with the right skills, and connecting both with opportunities for growth.”
The initiatives show how connectivity goes beyond technology by supporting education, skills training, and community development.
Held every year, ACC is a telco and ICT event that gathers global operators and technology providers to discuss innovation and partnerships in the industry.
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