[30 Oct 2020] As of 10am Philippine Standard time today, Smart continues to provide communication as aid in the areas affected by Typhoon Quinta.

Libreng Tawag (free call) and Libreng Charging (free charging) stations are still operational in the following areas:

Libreng tawag and charging stations:

• Lobo Covered Court, Lobo, Batangas
• Bibincahan Brgy. Hall, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon
• San Miguel (in front of Boac Plaza), Boac, Marinduque
• Innoserve Enterprises, San Isidro, Cararayan, Camarines Sur

Libreng charging stations (Camarines Sur):

• San Isidro Brgy. Hall/Covered Court, Naga City
• Brgy. San Roque (along the road), Bula
• San Juan LGU Compound, Pili, Camarines Sur



The company has also provided communication support to  Albay Public Safety and Emergency Management Office (APSEMO) and the Project Hotline platform to partner LGUs in affected areas. Project hotline is a dedicated hotline solution that allows LGUs to send and receive community messages that are vital during times of calamity.

Smart is expecting full restoration of mobile services soon, in the few remaining areas that have service and power interruptions, particularly in Marinduque and Oriental Mindoro. 

All these efforts are part of PLDT-Smart’s #SafeandSmart advocacy, which promotes preparedness and immediate response through network resilience, continuous availability of communication services, mobile solutions and activities, and relief assistance to help communities mitigate disaster risks.