Together with Tulong Kapatid, the corporate social responsibility consortium of companies and foundations led by Manuel V Pangilinan, PLDT, Smart and PLDT-Smart Foundation (PSF) expanded distribution of much needed aid in #EgayPH-hit North Luzon.
Beneficiaries include communities in Bangui and Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, made possible through close coordination with the office of Congressman Sandro A. Marcos.
“PLDT, Smart and PSF is set to distribute over a thousand relief bags, rice packs bundled with Alagang Kapatid Foundation aid, and hygiene kits in Cagayan Province. This complements the ongoing relief efforts of our partners from One Meralco Foundation, Metro Pacific Investments Foundation, and Makati Med Foundation in affected communities,” said Cathy Yang, PLDT and Smart FVP and group head of Corporate Communications.
Last week, PLDT, Smart and PSF immediately deployed assistance in the form of relief bags, and hygiene kits and to families in Abra, Aurora, Benguet, Cagayan, Ilocos Sur, and La Union.
Communication as aid also continues in typhoon-hit communities to reconnect residents with their loved ones. PLDT and Smart continue to provide Libreng Tawag and Libreng Charging services in select areas of Ilocos Norte, following the resumption of commercial power in typhoon-hit communities.
Libreng Tawag/Libreng Charging/Libreng WiFi
PLDT Laoag Sales Service Center
Libreng Tawag/Libreng Charging
Vertext Capitol Branch, beside Iglesis Indipendiente, Rival St., Laoag City
Vertext Batac Branch, City of Batac
Technical teams are also working round-the-clock to restore the remaining services affected by the typhoon.
These efforts are part of PLDT and Smart’s #SafeandSmart advocacy which promotes preparedness and immediate response through continuous availability of communication services, relief assistance, and mobile solutions to help communities mitigate disaster risks.
This also underscores the commitment of the Group to attaining the UNSDGs, particularly SDG #11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
