Huawei donates $200,000 for PLDT’s CSR
Chinese tech giant Huawei has donated $200,000, or about P10.11 million, to PLDT Smart Foundation (PSF) to help fund the corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs of PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications Inc. The CSR initiatives for funding to be determined by both PSF and Huawei will include disaster response, rehabilitation and recovery, promotion and enhancement of education in the country, environmental conservation, and the use of technology in health services. “I would like to thank Huawei for the $200,000 donation to PSF, which will go a long way in supporting our CSR programs like education, disaster relief, environment, telehealth, and many more,” PSF chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan said. PLDT and Smart have been…
PLDT Home Biz powers home-based entrepreneurs with e-commerce solutions
Despite the challenges of the global health crisis, the country’s small business ecosystem continues to thrive as resilient entrepreneurs make the shift and explore the opportunities of going into digital. In its commitment to help build and enable this business sector through digital acceleration, PLDT Home Biz recently held a launch event to introduce its latest Asenso Fiber Plans featuring bigger, better, and faster digital solutions tailor-fit to the needs of the home-based entrepreneur. “Nation-building starts with a strong economy to which everyone benefits with opportunities to live and earn better. We can surely create more entrepreneurs by helping them win in their pursuit. That is the core goal of PLDT Home Biz…
PLDT Home launches online booking appointment service for store visit
In its aim to better serve customers in this pandemic, PLDT Home introduces an online booking appointment accessible through the PLDT Home website (pldthome.com). This new service provides existing subscribers and interested applicants the convenience to schedule an in-store or virtual appointment with a PLDT store representative. Customers can arrange for an online one-on-one meeting with a store personnel at their preferred PLDT store location when applying for a new PLDT Home Fibr line, request for upgrade and report after-sales service concerns. “At PLDT our commitment is to provide better customer service–anytime, anywhere, and at any given situation. With PLDT Store Online Meeting, our customers can get personal and more customized service and…
PLDT Home’s Wifi 6 Solutions make digital life better at home
Whether for work, studies, or bonding with the whole family, PLDT Home allows you to do all these better anywhere at home with the fastest PLDT Home Fibr paired with the latest and most powerful Wifi 6 technology. PLDT Home offers the top-of-the-line Wifi 6 solutions in the Philippines that can deliver up to 1 Gbps speeds for lag-free browsing, seamless, simultaneous connectivity of multiple smart home devices, and equal upload and download speeds on any device and in any part of the home. In partnership with ASUS, PLDT Home enables its subscribers to enjoy the best Wifi6 solutions in the market – ASUS ZenWiFi and ROG Rapture Strongest Whole Home Coverage…
Ynna Asistio shines bright in mastering the jewelry business
As the popular saying goes, “Diamonds are a woman’s best friend.” But to turn that friendship into a successful business, it takes a lot of courage. Ynna Asistio, daughter of veteran actress Nadia Montenegro, is making a name for herself not only as a young star but as a businesswoman making a mark in the jewelry industry. A spark to do it better There are risks to starting an online jewelry business. But what others consider risky, Ynna sees as an opportunity to do better. Her interest in the jewelry industry started when she was young, constantly seeing her mom dress up for various roles in the shows and movies she was…
There’s No Mom Like You: PLDT Home releases new video series that celebrates every parenting style
Parents only want the best home for their families. But what if the home that they tirelessly build is constantly challenged by criticisms and judgments? In a new video series, PLDT Home reveals the most pressing issues that many parents face today and calls on families to speak up, connect, and celebrate each other’s uniqueness. A perfect home is not defined by the bigness of its structure, intricate interiors, art-decorated walls, and the sturdiest roof one can buy. Ultimately, the home is a place where people build relationships and make meaningful memories with their loved ones. But for many parents, there has always been a constant challenge of being at the receiving…
Gretchen Ho: Connecting women in action
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PLDT turns over Home WiFi Prepaid units to DepEd for teachers’ online classes
PLDT Home, through the PLDT Smart Foundation (PSF), recently turned over to the Department of Education (DepEd) one thousand units of Home WiFi Prepaid to enable public school teachers to experience a faster and more reliable internet connection as they conduct online classes, part of the DepEd’s blended learning strategy in these pandemic times. “We are happy to assist the DepEd and its teachers in conducting online classes and facilitating learning among students amid the restrictions brought about by the current pandemic. Our support to the country’s dedicated and hardworking teachers has always been profound. Our gratitude to them, immeasurable. The PLDT Home WiFi Prepaid will definitely help them manage digital education and reliably connect with their…
Giving your kids a better and safer online learning experience with WiFi technology
It appears that online learning is here to stay, at least until it’s safe once again to conduct face-to-face classroom sessions. Families are thriving with the online learning environment as the new norm and upgrading the home internet set-up has become imperative. The last thing you need are dead spots and weak signal areas in certain parts of your house, right? Many people might think their existing WiFi and router set-up is already good enough for their needs. What they don’t know is that equipping their household with a WiFi Mesh system takes their internet experience to a whole new level. As its name suggests, this system boosts internet connectivity and provides wider…
