The city government of General Santos has developed an online monitoring system for COVID-19 with the support of ACLC College and PLDT wireless unit Smart Communications.

PLDT-Smart Foundation and Makati Medical Center Foundation turned over to the Department of Tourism satellite phones for use of local authorities and automated hand sanitizer dispensers to help boost community health efforts and safe travel amid COVID-19 concerns in the Philippines.

By connecting with other like-minded people online, they were able to gather resources swiftly.

Smart provides cash for work, housing materials for affected residents, early warning tools for selected Batangas communities

Tulong Kapatid, the consortium of companies and foundations of businessman Manuel V. Pangilinan have mobilized relief efforts in the wake of the recent eruption of Taal Volcano. Aid in the form of power, water communication, food and relief packs are being deployed to affected communities.

The companies offered free calls, charging, Wi-Fi, and data for communities hit by heavy rains and floods

Aside from teaching the “young once” on how to ride the digital wave, Smart also emphasized the importance of internet safety and vigilance online