PLDT Inc. and its wireless unit, Smart Communications, Inc., proudly emerged as top winners at the 2025 Asia-Pacific Stevie® Awards, securing a total of nine honors—the highest number achieved by any Philippine telco this year.
These accolades underscore the Group’s strong commitment to meaningful innovation, inclusive digital solutions, and initiatives that create lasting impact for Filipinos and communities nationwide.
🏆 Award-Winning Impact
PLDT and Smart earned a combined three Gold, two Silver, and four Bronze Stevie® Awards, recognizing a wide spectrum of initiatives designed to empower farmers and MSMEs, champion Filipino athletes, and promote digital inclusion and upskilling for marginalized sectors.
Gold Stevie® Awards:
- Digital Farmers Program – This initiative connects farmers to the digital world by equipping them with mobile tools and training to improve productivity and access to markets.
- PH Digicon 2023 VISION: Reimagine Tomorrow’s Enterprise – The country’s premier digital convention brought global tech leaders together to inspire and drive innovation in local enterprises.
- Puso in Paris 2024 – A nationwide campaign igniting support for Filipino Olympians in Paris, spotlighting their passion, perseverance, and national pride.
Silver Stevie® Awards:
- Economic Empowerment of Women with Disabilities through Digital Upskilling – A transformative program that uplifts women through tech-driven learning.
- #SafeandSmart Communities – A platform advancing disaster preparedness and community resilience through digital innovation.
Bronze Stevie® Awards:
- Count On Us Mondays
- CX Congress on the Road
- eBizNovation: Driving MSME Success through Strategic Partnerships
- PLDT Enterprise MSME Day & ROI’d to Success
📣 Innovation with Purpose
“These wins reflect our ongoing commitment to create programs that uplift lives, empower communities, and foster digital and economic inclusion,” said Roby A. Alampay, FVP and Head of Public Engagement and Corporate Communications at PLDT and Smart. “We share this recognition with our partners and stakeholders who continue to journey with us toward a more connected and inclusive Philippines.”
🌏 About the Stevie® Awards
Now in its 12th year, the Asia-Pacific Stevie® Awards celebrate business innovation across 23 countries, including the Philippines, Australia, China, Japan, Indonesia, and Vietnam. These awards are among the most prestigious in the global business community.
The winners will be honored at the 2025 gala celebration on May 13 at the Lotte Hotel in Seoul, South Korea.
📝 See the full list of winners at: http://Asia.StevieAwards.com
