PLDT Enterprise, the corporate business arm of telecommunications company PLDT Inc., has signed a memorandum of understanding with Germany-based medical technology firm apoQlar to introduce mixed reality and 5G-enabled tools for healthcare providers in the Philippines.
The partnership focuses on using apoQlar’s HoloMedicine platform alongside PLDT’s 5G and cloud infrastructure to support medical training, diagnosis, and surgical planning. HoloMedicine is a CE-certified and FDA-registered mixed reality software that allows doctors to view medical images as interactive 3D models using head-mounted devices.
The two companies plan to roll out mixed reality applications in hospitals and medical training institutions, starting with facilities under the Metro Pacific Hospital network. More than 1,000 doctors, surgeons, and medical staff are expected to gain access to mixed reality-based training and simulation tools.
According to PLDT Enterprise, the technology can help shorten training time by allowing medical professionals to study complex cases using 3D visuals instead of flat images. It can also support surgical planning by giving doctors a clearer view of organs, tissues, and medical scans before procedures.
The companies said the use of 5G connectivity and cloud systems is expected to improve hospital workflows, particularly in surgery and diagnostics, by enabling faster data access and smoother collaboration among medical teams.
“By combining PLDT’s connectivity solutions and apoQlar’s world-class HoloMedicine technology, we are opening new frontiers in how medical professionals learn, collaborate, and deliver care,” said Blums Pineda, SVP and head of Enterprise Business Group at PLDT and Smart.
ApoQlar said the collaboration will help make mixed reality tools more accessible to local healthcare providers.
“Through HoloMedicine and PLDT’s 5G infrastructure, we can enhance the way doctors visualize data, plan surgeries, and train for complex procedures, ultimately improving patient outcomes and advancing digital healthcare in the region,” said Rajeshwari Kanesin, head of Asia Pacific of apoQlar. .
Founded in Hamburg, Germany, apoQlar GmbH develops HoloMedicine, a mixed reality platform used for medical imaging, training, and collaboration. The company works with hospitals and universities worldwide, including Mayo Clinic, NUHS Singapore, and University Malaya Medical Center.