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PLDT, Smart First to Restore Services in Leyte, Typhoon Relief Coming to Affected Areas

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PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) fully restore network services in Leyte after #PaengPH spread through several provinces in the Philippines.

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PLDT and Smart networks were also resilient in North Luzon despite the effects of Typhoon Paeng. Bulacan's fixed and wireless networks have been partially restored.

Currently, the Group is coordinating restoration activities in Metro Manila, South Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. There is also an ongoing network evaluation in regions experiencing service outages as a result of a commercial power failure because of 'Paeng'.

“PLDT and Smart are working double time to ensure our network can continue to be of service in times of disasters, all thanks to our operations and network teams. Aside from this, we will begin distributing relief aid to severely affected areas, made possible by our volunteers. We have also opened more free calls and charging stations as part of our efforts on communication as aid,” said Cathy Yang, First Vice President and Group Head of Corporate Communications at PLDT and Smart.

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In the next days, relief aid will be provided to affected towns in Laguna, Cavite, Batangas, Quezon, Marinduque, Capiz, Antique, Aklan, Maguindanao del Norte, and Zamboanga City.

In Aurora and Marinduque, more Libreng Tawag (free calls) and Libreng Charging (free charging) facilities were established to allow locals to communicate with their families.

As part of their commitment to nation-building, PLDT and Smart provide not just fast and reliable connections, but also a network that can endure natural calamities and is there for the Filipino community, leaving no one behind.

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7 comments

Gi Delos Santos said...

Maraming salamat sa mabilis na aksyon at malasakit, PLDT at Smart! Malaking tulong ang mabilis na pagbalik ng network services at mga relief goods ng inyong hatid para sa mga nasalanta ng #PaengPH.

Unknown said...

Grabe, sobrang laki ng tulong ng foundation niyo Smart and Pldt! Marami pa sana kayong matulungan.

Unknown said...

Palalahanan niyo yung mga kaibigan or kamag-anak. If macontact niyo pa may mga charging stations at free coms facilities na nilagay sa mga lugar.

Unknown said...

may mga relief aids din sa bandang south, mga friends sana makatanggap kayo! Thank you PLDT and Smart!

Unknown said...

Their services are not just for telecommunications, also for relief assistance

Unknown said...

I'm sure people are so happy for the help na binigay ng PLDT at Smart. lagi talaga kayong maasahan!

Anonymous said...

I'm sure PLDT-Smart was ready even before #PaengPH hit. And as the graphic shows, they don't limit themselves to just communications repair.

-J Harz