MANILA,
Philippines, Aug. 22,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The initiatives of PLDT Inc. and
its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. on consumer safety and
digital inclusion recently received recognition from the
International Business Awards.
The International Business Awards are the world's premier
business awards program, receiving entries from organizations in 67
nations and territories.
Bagging a Gold Stevie® for Security/Safety is Project Tower, an
information dissemination campaign on the safety of cell sites and
the regulation of radiofrequency of the telecommunication industry.
In particular, the judges cited PLDT and Smart's well-planned,
well-executed and sufficiently explanatory video produced in the
time of COVID-19 for the benefit of consumers.
Receiving back-to-back Silver Stevie® awards is PLDT and Smart's
#FarmSmart initiative, recognized under the Communications or PR
Campaign of the Year - Corporate Responsibility category, for
livelihood programs that help farmers and fisherfolk increase
productivity, reach sure markets, and achieve food security through
digital technologies. The International Business Awards cited
#FarmSmart's success in leveling up capacity-building initiatives
to empower farming communities. Early this year, #FarmSmart also
received a Silver Stevie® from the Asia Pacific Stevies.
"We are truly honored for these citations from the International
Business Awards.We are inspired and committed to pursue more
initiatives that provide security, value and lasting impact to the
consumers and communities that we serve," said PLDT and Smart FVP
and Corporate Communications Head, Cathy
Yap-Yang.
Winners will be celebrated during a gala banquet at the
InterContinental London Park Lane Hotel, in London, England, on Saturday, 15 October – the
first live IBA awards ceremony since 2019. This year's competition
also featured a number of new categories to recognize
organizations' and individuals' achievements in thought
leadership.
"We're thrilled that we're able to return to celebrating Stevie
winners in person this year," said Stevie Awards president
Maggie Miller. "This year's class of
honorees are as innovative, adventuresome, persistent, and
successful as we've ever had. We look forward to celebrating their
achievements with them during our 15 October awards banquet in
London."
Details about The International Business Awards and the lists of
Stevie Award winners are available at www.StevieAwards.com/IBA.
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