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Even though many of us have to stay home to protect ourselves from the pandemic, it doesn’t mean that we can’t establish meaningful connections any more. Thanks to mobile internet and various social media apps, we can always connect with our family, friends, and our favorite personalities with just a few taps on our phone. To keep us connecting and sharing our stories with friends and loved ones,...

PLDT-Smart Foundation partners with women's group to provide face masks, PPEs to frontliners

MANILA, Philippines, June 25, 2020 – PLDT-Smart Foundation (PSF), in partnership with the Kababaihan, Kamay ng Kalikasan (KKK), recently distributed over 36,000 protective face masks to frontliners from various organizations and communities to help augment the supply of face masks - necessities in the continuing fight against the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Some 500 sets...

Kathryn Bernardo | Gatorade ION Newest Brand Ambassador

No matter what we do and what we’re into, one thing that’s a must for everyone from all walks of life is the need for everyday hydration. The risks and dangers of dehydration, especially in a tropical climate such as the Philippines, are all too real—which is why we need to constantly hydrate. Gatorade Ion, the drink that’s best for everyday hydration, takes a step further into promoting this...

Technology for good - Fundraising goes social

MANILA, Philippines  — In the new normal, doing good is much more digital. In this time of COVID, many millennials are showing their support for the country’s health workers by using social media to raise funds for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as face masks, face shields and hazmat suits.A eureka moment Last March, five friends in Quezon City got together in a...

Gabay Guro launches ‘Learning Never Stops’ online training program for teachers nationwide

Gabay Guro, PLDT’s flagship educational program, provides free online trainings for teachers nationwide through its recently launched ‘Learning Never Stops’ campaign. As of May 30, 2020, Gabay Guro has led 13 e-learning sessions on Facebook with over 300,000 views to date. The online training videos uploaded on the Gabay Guro Facebook Page are all for free. These videos...

PLDT - Smart Foundation | Pampanga Relief goods

Underserved communities in far-flung areas in Pampanga received much-needed support from the PLDT-Smart Foundation (PSF) which recently turned over grocery packs and PPE donations in Angeles City and San Fernando, Pampanga.The corporate social responsibility arm of PLDT and Smart, PSF turned over 1000 grocery packs, 250 PPE sets and 10 tents. In Angeles City, 500 grocery packs and 250 PPE...

How To Turn Newbies Into Pros | Grocery Shopping

Every once in awhile, we’ll be pushed to do things we don’t normally do. For some of us, going to do the groceries is something that’s way outside our comfort zones. It’s true—the reality is there will be people, who are totally clueless when it comes to buying groceries. But that’s okay, it’s nothing to be ashamed about, as everyone can always learn something new and get better at it.What’s most...

Our Story at Dumdoughph

When I was in high school I remember someone asking me what I wanted to do in 10 years and I told them I want to set up a cafe. 10 years later and my goal was not yet achieved, but that doesn’t mean that my dream of someday owning a cafe faded. It has always been at the back of my mind, and I continue to work hard to at least have enough budget to start small. I’ve spent a lot of time researching...

5 Approved Meals This Father's Day!

Father’s Day is coming up this weekend, and while the current public health situation means we can’t go out and celebrate as we used to, it won’t stop us from enjoying our family’s company.  Celebrating Father’s Day under the New Normal entails that we have to be more mindful about physical distancing, including staying at home as much as possible. So if...

Noypi Health Workers Around The World | DOT Pays Tribute

As the world emerges from quarantine measures and more places are being declared safe from COVID-19, let us not forget the many Filipino health workers who have been risking their lives from the start of the pandemic, and who will continue to brave the front lines, thousands of miles away from home.Following “Smile,” DOT’s inspirational tribute to Filipino frontliners, “Noypi” honors over 254,000...