Smart Communications, Inc.

PLDT and Smart have been named among the Top 1% of Leading Employers of 2023 by the German firm Institute of Research & Data Aggregation. Only the top 800 companies globally were certified as Leading Employers after the Hamburg-based firm evaluated a total of 85,000 global companies and analyzed 7.9 million metadata gathered from global and web sources. The independent global study evaluated companies based on employer brand attractiveness, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, innovation, overall employee well-being, and external talent communication and satisfaction reviews online, among others. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ge5cD-X8 #MakeItMeaningful #MakeItPLDTSmart

Data Privacy is a serious business, but we make learning about it enjoyable and accessible for our people through our internally produced podcast series, “Privacy Over Coffee”. In a recent guesting, National Privacy Commission (NPC) Commissioner and Chairman Atty. John Henry D. Naga, commended our frontline staff for proper handling of data as required by law. Upholding Data Privacy in everything we do is how we #MakeItMeaningful for our customers. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g27Rv_7D #BeCyberSmart #DataPrivacy #DataProtection

Chance brought him here, but growth and passion made him stay. Meet Daniel Eler, the Unexpected Defender from our Cyber Security Operations Group and learn why he’s here to #MakeItMeaningful. #BestPlaceToWork #LeadingEmployer #MeaningfulCareers #CyberSecurity

Taking care of our people extends beyond the office. Urgent needs? No problem! Our employees can now access FREE consultations with mWell-partner doctors—after work, on weekends, and during public holidays. Providing readily available healthcare when it matters most is how we #MakeItMeaningful. Download the mWell app: https://lnkd.in/gaBtC9YR mWell (Metro Pacific Health Tech) #EmployeeBenefit #DigitalHealth

Powering meaningful connections are easy access to digital services at our newly opened Experience Hub in Gapan City, Nueva Ecija! At this convenient one-stop hub, our customer can avail our latest promos, explore smart gadgets, pay their bills, and discover mobile and home connectivity plans fit for their lifestyle. Bringing innovation and future-ready experiences to our customers is how we #MakeItMeaningful. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gdiBt-3p

Our people make our workplace secure. We’ve made it easier for our Corporate Environment, Health, and Safety (CEHS) teams, as well as our entire workforce, to contribute to making our facilities safer and more environmentally responsible. Our CEHS apps streamline processes, making it efficient for our teams to report, assess, monitor, and respond to various EHS threats. Additionally, we utilize Robotic Process Automation (RPA) with UiPath software to enhance efficiency and accuracy in regulatory compliance of Self-Monitoring Reports (SMRs). Building EHS champions through tech-driven solutions is how we #MakeItMeaningful. #EHS #Technology #OperationalExcellence

We want to make certain that our people are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to handle the unexpected effects of changing climates and natural disasters. At our EHS Week celebrations, we reinforced our commitment to Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS). With the theme 'EHS Resiliency on Changing Climates and Disaster Preparedness Across the Nation', our offices across the country participated on strengthening our risk management practices and enhancing our readiness for various EHS threats. An exhibit featured the latest emergency tools and gadgets, and both virtual and face-to-face training sessions were held to help our people become EHS champions. When it comes to EHS, we make sure we #MakeItMeaningful. Watch the celebration highlights. #EHS #Resiliency #SafetyFirst

Our upgraded network cybersecurity solution blocks up to 30 million malicious texts per day! We’ve enhanced our defenses with a new, advanced firewall system to target malicious links commonly found in unsolicited text messages. With this new system in place, cybercriminals have shifted to vishing or phishing via voice calls. Be cautious of fraudsters posing as bank agents asking for your personal information. Ask yourself if a call or message is a S.C.A.M.: • S-uspicious • C-lickbait • A-larming • M-alicious Protecting our customers is how we will continue to #MakeItMeaningful. Read More: Smart’s new network firewall prompts marked decline in SMShing messages: https://bit.ly/3Z4sD4f  Scammers turn to vishing after activation of new firewall: PLDT, Smart: https://bit.ly/4cBWJze #BeCyberSmart #CyberSecurity #FraudPrevention

Building stronger, more resilient communities is at the heart of our preparedness efforts. Through our Business Continuity Awareness Program, our La Union Cable Landing Station (LUCLS) employees were equipped with the skills to handle potential disruptions. We're extending this knowledge to residents in surrounding barangays through timely disaster preparedness sessions – especially crucial for the rainy season. For the communities we serve, we #MakeItMeaningful. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gkZbTRCy #BusinessContinuity #DisasterPreparedness #Resilience

This National Heroes Day, we celebrate our modern-day heroes at PLDT and Smart Communications, Inc. who go above and beyond to inspire purpose. We salute our people who are the true heroes behind the scenes—our Network Services Operations teams, who work tirelessly to deliver meaningful connections, and our Cyber Security Operations Group, who protect our most valuable assets. Their commitment and malasakit (care and compassion) make a real impact on our customers, our business, and our nation every day. Thank you for always choosing to #MakeItMeaningful. #NationalHeroesDay #MeaningfulCareers #EverydayHeroes