Learn Smart Kits contain digital learning materials as well as portable WiFi devices for connectivity

PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) boost learning delivery platforms of elementary schools in Metro Manila and southern Luzon, in support of Brigada Eskwela activities led by Mpower, Meralco's local retail electricity supplier.

“PLDT and Smart advocate the use of technology to ensure that there will be no learner and teacher left behind. Our Learn Smart Kits feature digital innovations and adaptive learning strategies aimed at improving learner outcomes,” said Stephanie V. Orlino, AVP and Head of Stakeholder Management at PLDT and Smart.

PLDT and Smart, in collaboration with MPower and One Meralco Foundation, turned over five Learn Smart Kits during the Brigada Eskwela at Camarin D Elementary School in Caloocan City.  The PLDT Group will likewise deploy five Learn Smart Kits each in Tangos 1 Elementary School in Navotas, Tanzang Luma Elementary School in Imus, Cavite, and Bubuyan Elementary School in Calamba, Laguna.

(1st from left) Mary Ann Orbeta, Finance Manager, One Meralco Foundation; (6th from left) Mary Jane Francisco, Stakeholder Management Manager, Smart; (7th from left) Dr. Nimfa Narcise, Principal IV, Camarin D Elementary School; (6th from right) Redel Domingo, FVP and MPower Head; (5th from right) Cheyenne Zaldarriaga, Sales Planning and Programs Head, MPower; (4th from right) Franklin Esteban, Strategic Account Management Head, MPower; (1st from right) Erica Jane Alvarez, Strategic Account Manager, MPower

The Learn Smart Kit contains educational materials like digital copies of the Central Visayan Institute Foundation Dynamic Learning Program (CVIF DLP) Learning Activity Sheets (LAS), Maging Laging Handa disaster preparedness videos, Smart's eStorytelling, SEAMEO Innotech's Digital Citizen e-Book and a Smart Bro Pocket WiFi device to download additional learning resources.

PLDT and Smart’s education programs are aligned with the Department of Education’s key priorities under Secretary Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara. The agency’s five-point agenda prioritizes boosting learners’ foundational skills in reading, math and science to improve the Filipino students’ performance in international large-scale assessments, professional development of teachers, employing digital innovations to augment existing teaching strategies, ensuring senior high school graduates are ready for employment, and improving educational infrastructures and resources.

(left to right) Mary Ann Orbeta, Finance Manager, One Meralco Foundation; Mary Jane Francisco, Stakeholder Management Manager, Smart; Dr. Nimfa Narcise, Principal IV, Camarin D Elementary School; Redel Domingo, FVP and MPower Head; Cheyenne Zaldarriaga, Sales Planning and Programs Head, MPower; Franklin Esteban, Strategic Account Management Head, MPower

PLDT and Smart continue to collaborate with partners nationwide to promote inclusive and equitable quality education. These initiatives align with the PLDT Group's efforts to help achieve the nation achieve the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, especially SDG 4 on Quality Education, with a strong emphasis on digital literacy.