PLDT Inc ADR (PHI)

PLDT Inc. is deploying Starlink satellite broadband to maintain critical communication services in earthquake-affected parts of Mindanao. The company has installed Starlink connections in hospitals and emergency command centers, focusing on areas where commercial power outages have disrupted connectivity. This initiative ensures responders can coordinate effectively and communities can stay connected during the recovery efforts.

PLDT Inc. has implemented environmental, social, and governance (ESG) assessments for its suppliers to extend sustainability practices throughout its supply chain. This initiative, detailed in their 2026 Communication on Progress to the UN Global Compact, includes expanded engagements with suppliers on human rights, biodiversity, and environmental compliance. PLDT's efforts also cover renewable energy adoption, human capital management, and strengthening network resilience against climate risks, underscoring its commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals.

Globe Telecom, PLDT Inc., and Smart Communications will block websites streaming school shootings and other extreme violence. This decision follows a school shooting in Zamboanga on August 18, 2026, where the incident was livestreamed, leading to two student deaths. PLDT stated this is part of its commitment to ensuring network safety, particularly for children and young people vulnerable to harmful online content.

PLDT Inc. announced it will block over 100 websites streaming school shootings and extreme violence, including those accessible via its wireless arm, Smart Communications Inc. This decision follows two recent fatal campus shootings in the Philippines, one of which was livestreamed. The telco states its networks will not be used to glorify violence and this action is part of its broader child protection efforts.

Telecommunications companies Globe Telecom, PLDT Inc., and Smart Communications Inc. have announced they will block websites that host or stream content depicting school shootings and other violent acts. This initiative is aimed at making the online environment safer, especially for children and young people, following recent violent incidents. Globe and PLDT emphasize their commitment to protecting minors online and are investing in advanced content filtering systems to combat harmful content.