PLDT Home: Free Calls to Filipinos in Middle East

In times of uncertainty, the sound of a loved one’s voice gives more than comfort. As the situation in the Middle East continues to evolve, PLDT Home is committed to ensuring that families remain connected when it matters most.

To help Filipino families navigate these uncertain times, PLDT Home has activated free International Direct Dial (IDD) calls for subscribers in the Philippines who need to reach loved ones in affected regions. 

From March 1 to 7, PLDT Home subscribers can make free international calls from their landlines to the countries with the following area codes:

Bahrain: +973

Kuwait: +965

Iraq: +964

Oman: +968

Qatar: +974

Saudi Arabia: +966

United Arab Emirates: +971

Israel: +972

Iran: +98

To make an IDD call, subscribers must dial "00" (exit code) + country code + area/mobile code + phone number when placing the call. There’s no limit to the number of calls a subscriber can make per day and each call may last up to 30 minutes. 

Smart provides free data to over 12m subscribers in areas hit by Typhoon Ulysses

To provide vital communication services in the aftermath of Typhoon Ulysses, PLDT wireless unit Smart Communications is giving free data and text/call credits to over 12 million affected Smart and TNT customers in Metro Manila and Luzon.

It had earlier provided similar efforts to customers in Southern Luzon, impacted by Super Typhoon Rolly. Sun Prepaid subscribers, which were recently rebranded to Smart Prepaid, also received the free credits.

"We will implement all viable means to support our countrymen and keep customers connected during these times," says PLDT-Smart FVP & Group Head, Corporate Communications Cathy Yap-Yang. "Our goal is to keep everyone connected, as we restore telco services disrupted by the passage of typhoons."