Early learning “schools” are now portable in parts of northern and central Luzon. PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc., with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), have “put” schools in a bag. Through RTI International, an independent, non-profit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition, PLDT and Smart, and their…
With the persistent threat of the coronavirus pandemic, the need for a steady food supply has never been more apparent. But as Filipino farmers continue to put themselves in the crosshairs of the disease, they are continuously met with systemic challenges, including the lack of postharvest facilities and irrigation systems, the increasing cost of producing…
PLDT and its subsidiary, Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), have a long-standing commitment to support education in the country. This commitment proves invaluable as the companies’ partner schools continue to struggle with the disruption caused, since over a year ago, by the Covid-19 pandemic. While before the pandemic people were hesitant to adopt new technology, the…
As the year 2020 came to a close, it was time for businesses to count their wins or losses. And in a year like no other, there were clear winners and losers in telecommunications, media, transport and infrastructure. First were telecoms, which soared as demand for data—already a desired service—exploded during the COVID-19 lockdown. This…