PLDT profit falls 8% despite higher revenues
PLDT’s profit fell 8% to ₱21.7 billion in the first nine months of 2026 despite earning more from its services. Higher costs tied to the aging of its equipment and…
LGUs aim to improve public service with AI-enabled applications
Four Philippine local government units (LGUs) developed artificial intelligence (AI) applications to improve public services, focusing on making government work faster and easier. Baguio City, Cabanatuan City, Cebu City, and…
62% of Filipinos surveyed avoid transactions due to scam fears
Some 62% of Filipino consumers surveyed said they avoid contact or transactions because they fear being scammed, according to the GSMA ASEAN Consumer Scam Report 2026. The findings show that…
PLDT, Smart expand e-waste recycling through SEC partnership
PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) will set up electronic waste collection bins in Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) offices nationwide, so employees can dispose of used…
PLDT expands online fraud checks with three new tools
PLDT Enterprise, the corporate and ICT unit of PLDT Inc., has added three tools to SmartSafe that help businesses check for SIM changes, unusual locations, and overseas roaming when reviewing…
PLDT, Smart unify loyalty programs with Capillary
PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and its wireless subsidiary Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) have partnered with Capillary Technologies to bring their mobile, broadband, and partner loyalty programs onto a shared technology platform.…
Smart, Amihan launch localized AI workspace
Smart Communications Inc. (Smart), the wireless arm of PLDT Inc., and Amihan Global Strategies, Inc. have launched AI.Smart, a workspace that uses Amazon Bedrock to give Smart and TNT subscribers…
PROTECTA seeks stronger laws against online child abuse
PLDT-led PROTECTA Pilipinas is calling for stronger Philippine laws and closer coordination among government agencies, telecommunications companies, financial technology firms, schools, and communities to protect children from online violence and…
How to build a better home entertainment setup
A home entertainment upgrade does not have to involve buying the largest television or installing an expensive theater system. Families can improve their movie nights, streaming, and online gaming by…
PLDT, Smart back online safety training in CDO schools
Cagayan de Oro City will pilot a digital safety program that aims to teach more than 10,000 public school students how to protect themselves from online abuse, exploitation, and other…
Online child threats spur calls for tougher digital rules
Children face growing dangers online as criminals and harmful groups use social media, messaging apps, and other digital platforms to reach them. These threats are becoming harder to stop because…
PLDT Enterprise brings digital tools to Iloilo small businesses
More than 100 representatives of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Iloilo City attended a PLDT Enterprise event focused on using connectivity, cybersecurity, and other digital tools to improve business…
PLDT outlines customer-led growth strategy at ACC forum
PLDT Inc. is combining connectivity, wireless, cloud, cybersecurity, and other digital services as it seeks to become a broader technology partner for enterprises. The company outlined its strategy at the…
PLDT, Smart scale AI use with Microsoft partnership
PLDT and Smart Communications Inc. are expanding the use of Microsoft’s artificial intelligence (AI) tools across their operations, following the PLDT Group’s investment in 1,000 Microsoft 365 Copilot seats. The…
PLDT, Smart bring online child safety drive to Cebu
PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) have expanded their online child safety education efforts in Cebu, helping students, parents, and teachers recognize digital threats and prevent online exploitation.…
Smart, Lynk expand satellite connectivity tests to Batangas
Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) and Lynk Global have expanded their Direct-to-Device (D2D) satellite connectivity tests to Batangas, as the companies explore how mobile phones could stay connected when terrestrial cell…
PLDT growth gets boost from rising enterprise demand
PLDT Inc. saw its business segment continue to grow in the first half of 2026, with PLDT Enterprise benefiting from stronger demand for ICT services, wireless connectivity, and data centers.…
PLDT backs secure election data for historic BARMM polls
PLDT Inc (PLDT) is supporting the first regular Parliamentary Elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), providing connectivity and data center infrastructure for election-related operations. In cooperation…
PLDT backs government’s data residency policy
PLDT Inc. said it is ready to support government agencies as the Philippines implements Executive Order (EO) No. 119, which requires government data to be stored and managed under a…
PLDT Home bundles fiber, TV, mobile, and HBO Max
PLDT Home is combining broadband, pay TV, streaming, mobile data, and landline calls into a single subscription as Filipino households continue to pay for multiple digital services. The new Fiber…
PLDT Home readies network and support for typhoon season
PLDT Home, the broadband of PLDT, is stepping up its network and customer support efforts ahead of the country’s typhoon season, strengthening infrastructure and preparing on-ground assistance to help keep…
Smart, Nokia improve overseas data roaming
Smart Communications Inc. (Smart), the wireless subsidiary of PLDT Inc. (PLDT), has successfully tested a new roaming technology that could make mobile data faster and more responsive for Filipinos traveling…
PLDT, Smart back PRSP’s Cebu return with free media festival
PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) are supporting the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP) in expanding professional development opportunities for communication practitioners in the Visayas through…
Why landlines still matter for Filipino families
A home landline may seem outdated in the age of smartphones, but PLDT Home believes it continues to play an important role in keeping Filipino families connected, especially during emergencies…
PLDT, telcos strengthen fight against cable theft nationwide
PLDT, through its Asset Protection & Security Risk Governance (APSRG) Group, is working with major telecommunications companies to strengthen efforts against cable theft and vandalism that threaten internet and digital…
PLDT speeds up cell site solarization to cut power costs
PLDT Inc. (PLDT) is accelerating the installation of solar power systems across its cell sites as it looks to manage rising electricity expenses and strengthen network reliability amid global economic…
PLDT Home uses AI to accept orders 24/7
PLDT Home is now using artificial intelligence (AI) to help customers sign up for fiber internet and get answers to common questions any time of the day, even when customer…
PLDT Home urges families to keep emergency numbers handy
PLDT Home is urging Filipino families to include communication planning in their emergency preparedness efforts, citing the growing importance of quick access to emergency hotlines during disasters and urgent situations.…
Reload your PLDT Home Fiber Prepaid via Maya
PLDT Home Fiber Prepaid users can now reload their internet service through the Maya app and at Maya Business Centers nationwide, expanding payment options for households that rely on prepaid…
PLDT unshaken by possible satellite challengers
Telco giant PLDT Inc. said it is ready to compete against potential satellite connectivity providers that may enter the Philippine market, stressing that existing direct-to-cell technology still cannot match traditional…