PLDT and Smart Communications start restoration , offers free calls and free charging to worst hit areas by Egay

As of 1pm, Philippine Standard Time, PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) are hastening the restoration of their fixed and wireless networks in areas experiencing commercial power failure due to typhoon #EgayPH.  The Group’s network operations and emergency response teams have been working around the clock to bring back network services in worst-hit areas.   

“Based on the initial assessment of our teams on the ground, PLDT and Smart’s network remains resilient except in areas with power outages and damaged infrastructure, and disruptions reported can be considered manageable. Our command center continues to monitor the situation,” said Cathy Yang, First Vice President and Head of Group Corporate Communications at PLDT and Smart.     

PLDT and Smart will also begin operating Libreng Tawag (free calls) and Libreng Charging (free charging) stations in the following sites to serve the communication needs of affected residents.  

ABRA  

1. VNA Office, Ovadera Mall, Zone 3, Bangued  

BENGUET    

1. Lindi Hotel, 12 Legarda Road, Baguio City  
2. Granville Office, Km4, Pico, La Trinidad  

CAGAYAN  

1. Barangay Hall, Bulala, Camalaniugan  
2. Gonzaga Gymnasium, Gonzaga  

ILOCOS NORTE  

1. VERTEXT Capitol branch, beside Iglesia Independiente, Rival St., Laoag City  
2. VERTEXT Main branch, JBL Bldg., Barangay 18, Laoag City 
3. Barangay Hall, Caaoacan, Laoag City  
4. Barangay Hall, La Paz, Laoag City  

ILOCOS SUR  

1. VNA Vigan Office, UNP Town Centre, Tamag, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur  

An additional Libreng Tawag (free calls) and Libreng WiFi (free WiFi) station was set up in La Union.  

LA UNION 

1. Luna Civic Center, Alcala, Luna, La Union 

The Group advises the public to take necessary precautions and heed the alerts and warnings of local governments and disaster response authorities.  

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