“We continue to assist our communities and teams on the ground who have been impacted in North and South Luzon. Our response teams are ready to be deployed in areas identified by LGUs. A further assessment is also being done so we can provide aid where it is needed most,” said Cathy Yang, FVP and Group Head, Corporate Communications at PLDT and Smart.

PLDT and Smart have been working round the clock to restore vital telecommunications services in Catanduanes, demonstrating their commitment to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s call for immediate restoration of telecommunication services in areas affected by the typhoon. Prepositioned response teams are also ready to be deployed in Apayao, Aurora, Benguet, Cagayan, Ilocos Norte, Isabela, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya, and Quirino once LGUs deem it safe to do so. These teams will play a crucial role in restoring services and aiding affected communities.

Meanwhile, Libreng Tawag, Libreng WiFi, Libreng Charge stations continue to operate in the following areas:

Isabela:

Cagayan

Catanduanes

Quirino

The group’s social outreach arm, PLDT Smart Foundation (PSF), has also announced that it is gearing up to deploy relief goods. PLDT and Smart volunteers will soon be mobilized to distribute over 1,000 relief packs to #Pepito-hit communities.

The PLDT Group remains committed to building the resilience of communities, especially during emergency situations.