Daily Tribune‘As network operators, we at PLDT and Smart are uniquely positioned to provide communications support before, during and immediately after disasters.’
The Resilient Emergency Communications and Enhanced Disaster Response or Project REACHED. | photograph courtesy of PLDT
PLDT and Smart underscored their commitment to building the disaster-resilient Philippines through Project REACHED, the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation initiative, and the Australian Embassy in the Philippines.
Project REACHED, or Resilient Emergency Communications and Enhanced Disaster Response, is a two-year program to bridge communication gaps during emergencies or disasters.
"The PLDT Group recognizes the vital role of communication during emergencies and disasters, which has now become a lifeline. As network operators, we at PLDT and Smart are uniquely positioned to provide communications support before, during, and immediately after disasters," said Stephanie V. Orlino, AVP and Head of the Stakeholder Management Team at PLDT and Smart.
PLDT and Smart will extend technical expertise in the field of communications to contribute to accelerating the goals of Project REACHED. A multi-sectoral collaboration, the Department of Information and Communications Technology, the Office of Civil Defense and the World Food Programme are also committed to this Project, among others.
