PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. have turned over Ligtas Kits to the three municipalities in Bantayan Island, Cebu. The coastal municipalities of Bantayan, Santa Fe, and Madridejos are among the first recipients of the group’s Ligtas Kits.
Photo from PLDT and Smart
The PLDT-Smart Ligtas Kit is an all-in-one package that aims to support Local Government Units and Disaster Response agencies with emergency communication devices, enabling them to quickly respond to affected communities in times of natural crises.
“The Ligtas Kit provides helpful tools for disaster preparedness and response, and underscores our efforts to innovate and leverage PLDT and Smart services to strengthen the efforts of LGUs and agencies to assist their people, especially in times of crisis,” says Marylou Gocotano, head of Visayas Relations under Stakeholder Management at PLDT and Smart.
Packed in a protective hard case, each kit comes with a power station, solar panel, rechargeable handy megaphone, crank radio, satellite phone (SmartSAT) with initial load, smartphone, Smart LTE pocket Wi-Fi, rechargeable flashlight, and whistle.
Photo from PLDT and Smart
The PLDT-Smart Ligtas Kit forms part of the longstanding #SafeandSmart advocacy of the PLDT group, and its commitment to promoting preparedness and immediate response through the continuous availability of communication services, mobile solutions, and activities to help communities mitigate disaster risks.
This effort also underscores the commitment of PLDT and Smart to attaining the UNSDGs, particularly SDG #11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
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