PLDT drums up customer vigilance anew vs illegal modem collection modus in GenSan, other Mindanao areas

The Philippines’ leading integrated telco network PLDT Inc. (PLDT) has renewed its calls for vigilance against persons falsely presenting themselves as PLDT personnel, amid rising incidents of unauthorized modem collection in Davao City, General Santos, and other key areas in Mindanao.

“We have received more re- ports of modems being taken from our subscribers’ homes by persons misrepresenting themselves as PLDT personnel. We strongly encourage our customers to report these incidents to their local authorities, and to transact only with authorized PLDT personnel. In case of doubt, always check for proper identification,” said

Cathy Yang, First Vice President and Group Head of PLDT and Smart. “PLDT Group’s initiatives to ramp-up asset protection efforts are part of a broader program to level-up our customers’ experience on our network,” she added. PLDT earlier raised this warning for customers in Mindanao areas such as Cotabato

Dcwd Reschedules Water Service Interruption Affecting All Riverside Wss Areas

In relation to Davao City Water District’s published notice of water service interruption on May 9, 2023, DCWD advises the general public that the water service interruption originally scheduled on May 10 to 11, 2023 in all areas served by Riverside Water Supply System (WSS) is rescheduled due to additional time needed for preparatory works. The new schedule is from 10:00 AM of May 11, 2023 until 2:00 AM of May 12, 2023.

Specific affected areas are entire Riverside, Tugbok Proper, Tacunan, Los Amigos, Biao Guianga, Biao Escuela, Biao Cutson, Matina Biao, Balengaeng, Ula, and Talandang and some Catalunan Grande areas including Alejandra National HOA, Altezza Grande, Apo Highlands Subd.,

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if we could get paid properly.”)

Meanwhile, Emity Durog, who has been farming for 20 years, says the program saves them time, effort and resources, as they no longer have to travel to different towns to sell their corn.

Violeta Develos, a generational farmer from South Cotabato, for her part, expressed gratitude to the company for coming up with such program and its consistent payment scheme.

“Maraming salamat po San Miguel dahil sa inyong programa, kaming mga magsasaka ng mais ay nakadama ng pagpapahalaga at wala pang kumpanya ang nakakagawa nito. Mabilis pa ang bayad nakukuha na namin nang

Xavierville Subd., Loyola Heights, Luwalhati Subd., San Miguel HOA, Santiago Villas Subd., Sitio San Pedro, Sitio Sta. Martha, Sitio Sto. Niño Ilihan, South Pointe Homes, and Greenwoods Subd.

This water service interruption is needed to give way to the replacement of two butterfly valves. This activity is among DCWD’s strategies to improve the water supply distribution efficiency under Riverside WSS.

DCWD apologizes to the customers served by Riverside WSS for the inconvenience that this rescheduling may have caused. Customers are advised to store enough water prior to the schedule. Water supply may be restored earlier if DCWD’s work goes smoothly or later if unforeseen problems arise.

DCWD conducts flushing after service works are completed. However, once water is restored, customers are advised to open all faucets and allow water to run for at least two minutes. While doing this, do not drink tap water immediately. Water may be boiled as an additional safety precaution.

For the latest water service updates or any DCWD-related concerns, the general public may contact DCWD’s 24-hour call center telephone hotlines at 235-3293 and 244-6767, text support (0927-7988966, 0925-511-3293, or 0908-441-0653), and chat support in the DCWD’s website (www.davao-water.gov. ph) or Facebook page (www. facebook.com/officialDCWD). (Kurt Ryan M. Dominguez) and Zamboanga, as well as in Pangasinan and in Central Luzon, where subscribers have also reported that unidentified persons claiming to be PLDT personnel entered their homes and collected their PLDT Fibr modems, disrupting repair and restoration services.

In line with the PLDT Group’s continuous initiatives to improve customer service and protect its physical assets, PLDT activated Hotline 164, where citizens nationwide can report similar incidents that often lead to service disruption, including unauthorized modem retrieval, cable theft and cable breakage. Persons who would like to report such incidents can do so by calling “164” on their landline or mobile phone, regardless of network.

PLDT is also spearheading the National Telecommunications Security Council (NTSC), an industry-wide informal alliance for the mutual protection of telecommunications infrastructure nationwide. The NTSC is composed of corporate security professionals from the different telecommunications companies in the country.

PLDT operates the country’s most extensive fiber infrastructure. As of end-March 2023, PLDT had expanded its total fiber footprint to more than 1.1 million kilometers, consisting of over 231,000 kilometers of international fiber and over 874,000 kilometers of domestic fiber. PLDT’s fiberto-the-home (FTTH) services as of end-March 2023 had passed around 17.2 million homes in 42% of the country’s barangays.

This fiber network also supports Smart’s mobile network, covering about 97% of the population with 2G, 3G, LTE, and 5G.

San Miguel Beer Toasts to a Distinct Beer Experience with San Miguel Cerveza Blanca

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Whether you’re a beer lover who appreciates great-tasting beers, or you’re a casual beer drinker looking for a new and exciting brew, you’ll surely enjoy a can of San Miguel Cerveza Blanca.

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(“Thank you, San Miguel. Because of your program, corn farmers feel valued, and no other company has done this for us. The payments are quick and we receive the money directly.”)

The direct corn buying program is just among several initiatives SMC continues to implement to support farmers and the agricultural sector nationwide.

SMC also locally sources other raw materials used by its businesses such as cassava, through its cassava assemblers’ program, and poultry, with the help of contract growers.

When the COVID-19 pandemic broke in 2020, SMC opened Better World Diliman, a

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the BSP expanded by 10.1% to P10.449 trillion from P9.499 trillion in March 2022.

Outstanding loans to residents net of RRPs increased by 10%, with outstanding loans for production activities up 8.9% due to the sustained increase in credit to major industries during the period. Consumer loans grew by 21.3%, due to the expansion in credit card motor vehicle, and salary-based general-purpose consumption loans. Outstanding loans to non-residents jumped 12.6%.

“The sustained growth in ready-market for excess produce bought from farmers at betterthan-farmgate prices, and sold to consumers and resellers for low prices. To date, Better World Diliman has rescued over 1.7 million kilograms of vegetables from farmers. credit is supported by sound Philippine banking system conditions. Looking ahead, the BSP will continue to monitor domestic liquidity dynamics to ensure that credit conditions remain in line with its price and financial stability mandates,” the BSP said.

Additionally, in partnership with Gawad Kalinga’s School for Experiential and Entrepreneurial Development (SEED), SMC has provided over P2M worth of scholarships to underprivileged youth in Sumilao, Bukidnon.

The program enables farmers’ children to complete a TESDA-accredited agri-business course and serves as a model for rural development through education.