News Summary:
On August 27, 2026, the PLDT Group, in collaboration with Smart and ATRIEV (Adaptive Technology for Rehabilitation Integration and Empowerment of the Visually Impaired), hosted a disability sensitivity workshop for teachers and support personnel at Siena College of Taytay (SCT) in Rizal province, aiming to make the school more inclusive. Earlier on the same day, First Pacific Company Limited announced a 3% decline in recurring profit for the first half of 2026, despite achieving the second-highest result in its 45-year history and maintaining its interim distribution. During this period, PLDT, alongside Indofood and Metro Pacific, reported record highs in net sales and core profit, contributing to the resilience of First Pacific's operating businesses. Previously, on August 26, 2026, PLDT Enterprise, working with PLDT and Smart, deployed Starlink satellite connectivity and emergency communications support to communities, responders, and local government units in Mindanao following a powerful earthquake.