Gawad Madiskarte Celebrates Five Years of Heart, Hustle, and Community

PLDT Home and Madiskarte Moms PH (MMPH) mark a milestone this year as they celebrate five years of empowering Filipina mompreneurs – women who lead with heart, hustle, and ingenuity. From humble beginnings during the pandemic, the movement has grown into a thriving community of over 215,000 members, with more than 25,000 mompreneurs trained, equipped, and inspired to build businesses that uplift families and transform communities. 

This year, MMPH brings back Gawad Madiskarte, the  annual awards ceremony that honors exceptional Filipina mompreneurs who embody leadership, compassion, and innovation. More than just awards, Gawad Madiskarte has become a powerful platform for uplifting women whose creativity and determination transform not only their families, but also their communities—and the nation.

“You work wonders in three different worlds: the world of home, your own personal growth, and the world of business. At PLDT, we believe in the power of community, and our Madiskarte Moms exemplify this through their dedication and innovation,” said Menardo “Butch” Jimenez, PLDT Chief Operating Officer and Technology Head. 

For Life’s Uninterrupted Moments, PLDT Home is Always On

In homes where life never stops and every second matters, PLDT Home introduces a game-changing innovation designed for today’s fast-paced, always-connected lifestyle. PLDT Home’s Always On, the country’s first hybrid modem with built-in fiber and LTE backup, ensures uninterrupted connectivity so Filipino families can stay online no matter what.

From early-morning meetings and online classes to streaming marathons and remote work setups, staying connected has become a non-negotiable part of daily life. 

Scenic road trips that deserve to be on your bucket list

Win a Toyota Fortuner or P1 Million cash from PLDT Home and fuel your dream trip!

We don’t always take road trips to escape. Sometimes, we take them to feel more present, to discover hidden gems, and to make unforgettable memories. As writer Angela N. Blount once said, “Sometimes the most scenic roads in life are the detours you didn’t mean to take.” 

In rural Philippines, where every curve in the road may reveal a mountain, a scenic cliff or a coastline, road trips are more than a way to travel, they’re a chance to reconnect with nature, with friends, or even with yourself.  This is the kind of thrill that only a road trip can offer — an adventure that will stay with you for a long time.

And with PLDT Home’s One Mega Giveaway (OMG) promo, your next adventure could come with a brand-new Toyota Fortuner, ₱1 million in cash, or free fiber internet for life.

Before we tell you how, let’s talk about where to go. Here are four road trips from Manila that are scenic, soul-stirring, and full of moments that you’ll never forget. 

5 Awesome Things You Could Enjoy If You Had One Less Bill to Pay

Imagine getting your monthly internet bill (typically costing around P1,000 or more) completely covered. That’s right: free internet, and with it, a whole new world of possibilities.

Just think—if you had an extra ₱1,000+ in your monthly budget, what would you do? Here are five awesome ways to enjoy that extra cash: 

1.      Upgrade Your On-the-Go Gadget Essentials

Always on the move, but your phone’s battery can’t keep up? That extra budget could go towards a high-capacity power bank, wireless charger, or travel-friendly charging hub. Whether you’re saving up or finally buying that must-have gadget, that extra P1,000 can go a long way for your next gadget upgrade.

PLDT Home's Fiber Fest all set for a grand Finale celebration

PLDT’s pioneering broadband festival concludes its tour on June 28

PLDT Home brings its pioneering broadband festival to a powerful close as Fiber Fest 2025 culminates with it grandest event yet – a full-day spectacle of connectivity, entertainment and community spirit – on June 28 in Pasay City.

Never Miss a Beat: 3 Reasons You Need a Failsafe Internet Backup at Home

Imagine you’re on an important work call while your kids are researching online for a school project when suddenly, the connection drops. Your co-workers’ video freezes, and you hear your kids complaining about the internet. At this point, there is nothing you can do but wait for the connection to be fixed. If you don’t want to be caught in this situation, having a reliable backup is a must. And if you need more reasons why your home needs an “always-on” connection, here are three big ones.

1. Keep Your Productivity on Track

Today, we rely on the internet for almost everything, including our livelihoods. If you work from home, you know that a stable internet connection is non-negotiable. You can’t afford to miss online meetings and important emails or be offline during work hours.

Beat the Summer Heat with Screen Chills: Your Guide to May's Horror & Thriller Binges

Prepare for spine-chilling thrills with these unmissable horror releases on Lionsgate Play. 

Summer just turned icy... prepare for the spine-tingling chill. As the temperatures rise outside, Lionsgate Play cranks up the chills this month with three spine-tingling tales that will have horror fans shivering in anticipation. From deep-sea nightmares to mind-bending psychological terror, there’s no escape from the dark forces lurking on your screen.

Shattered  

Neil (Gerard Butler) and Abby’s (Maria Bello) idyllic life is shattered when their daughter is kidnapped by an apparent sociopath (Pierce Brosnan) with one chilling aim – to dismantle their lives piece by piece. Over one harrowing day, the couple is forced to comply with his increasingly twisted demands, pushing their love, trust, and morals to the edge. As secrets are revealed and betrayal surfaces, Shattered delivers a tense psychological thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat until its explosive finale.

PLDT Home and Netflix Partners For A New Streaming and Internet Bundle

Netflix still reigns as the top streaming service for many Filipinos. And with this, a reliable internet is like PLDT Home. Together they partnered up to bring 'Livin' The Stream' to their customers with plans and bundles that will bring an elevated streaming experience that goes beyond.

With the very large content pool of Netflix, which brought entertainment into a whole new level, with shows like One Piece, Squid Game, Wednesday, and many more. It seems like an unlimited library of TV shows and movies that one can enjoy solo or with friends and family.

Get a chance to ‘experience’ Squid Game in real life with PLDT Home!

Apply for any PLDT Home Fiber Netflix plan now for an opportunity that could bring you and a plus-one to the immersive playground inspired by the hit Netflix series right in Seoul!

Ever watched Squid Game and thought you could do better in the challenges? Here’s your chance to test your skills in adrenaline-pumping games – minus the real danger, of course, but with loads of fun and a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

PLDT Home, in collaboration with Netflix, is taking five lucky winners and their plus ones to Squid Game: The Experience in Seoul, South Korea – a fully immersive experience based on the popular Netflix thriller-drama where participants can play games inspired by the show!

Jed Madela, Eleven11 join PLDT Home’s Fiber Fest in Batangas

PH’s top balladeer Jed Madela and rising P-pop group Eleven11 are set to headline PLDT Home’s exclusive Fiber Fest 2025. This highly anticipated event is happening this Saturday, April 5, at Tanauan City in Batangas, offering a unique experience for all attendees.

Fiber Fest, the pioneering broadband festival by PLDT Home, is now in its second year. This year, it’s bigger, better, and more exciting, bringing the best broadband deals and exclusive digital experiences to Filipinos nationwide.

“I’m thrilled to be part of PLDT Home’s biggest Fiber Fest again. This year will be bigger and better, and we promise to make the experience memorable, rewarding, and exciting for everyone,” says Jed Madela.

“It’s exciting to celebrate all the great things that fiber connection brings to barangays and individual households,” he adds.

The all-female P-pop group Eleven11 also joined in the fun at this year’s Fiber Fest. Eleven11’s members Swaggy, Audrey, Barbie, CJ, Ivy, and Jade debuted recently and were part of the Fiber Fest’s kick-off at Pasig City last March.

PLDT Home’s Fiber Fest goes wider, bigger for the 2nd year

PLDT Home’s pioneering broadband festival is back for its second year—with bigger surprises in more areas nationwide. Fiber Fest widens its reach in 2025, bringing same-day fiber installations, ultra-fast broadband, and exclusive digital experiences to more communities across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Bringing Fiber Connectivity, One Barangay at a Time

PLDT Home Speedboost Promo gets you up to 2x internet speeds for FREE

If you’re a new customer of selected PLDT Home Fiber Plans, you can boost your internet speeds up to 2x faster with the PLDT Home Speedboost Promo for FREE for six (6) months when you apply until March 31, 2025.

This upgrade works great for homes with users who have different requirements and demands, such as those who work from home, gamers who need to download games and play with low latency, creators who need to download and upload huge files, and those who want seamless 4K streaming of their favorite movies and TV shows.

Level up your home with these 5 easy (and some, FREE) upgrades

Let's be honest, who doesn't dream of living in a home that's both stylish and functional? A sanctuary where you can relax, entertain, and just generally feel good. Your home might need an extra step or two in becoming the best it can be, but the thought of renovations can often conjure up images of hefty price tags and stressful disruptions. 

Good news, though — you don't need to empty your savings account to make some seriously impactful upgrades at home. Awesome home upgrades that transform your living space and lifestyle can easily be simple, budget-friendly projects. Here are five ways you can go about leveling up your home:  

Cignal’s newest offering packs a punch at 95 channels for only P290/month!

Kickstart the year with more entertainment to enjoy at home – watch HBO, NBA TV, and more in HD with Cignal Plan 290 now available thru PLDT Home

For most Filipinos who spend a fifth of their waking hours watching TV, there’s nothing quite like coming home and unwinding with the family while tuning into a variety of movies and TV shows. With Cignal, you can create many more bonding moments at home and enjoy unli entertainment as the Philippines’ premier direct-to-home satellite provider launches its newest offering: Cignal Plan 290. The plan is the service’s most value-packed yet, as it comes with 95 channels – 25 in amazing high definition (HD) and 70 in standard definition (SD). It is conveniently available as an add-on to your PLDT Home subscription.

PLDT Home’s “We are Here for You” video tugs the heart with an iconic 90s song

“Huwag kang matakot. ‘Di mo ba alam nandito lang ako sa iyong tabi? ‘Di kita pababayaan kailanman.”

It’s refreshing to hear Eraserheads’ iconic song “Huwag Kang Matakot” with a new perspective. Echoing its renewed commitment for customers, PLDT Home recently releases a new rendition of the song - originally composed by vocalist Ely Buendia – and brings a broader meaning to its message: “We are here for you.”

For 96 years, PLDT Home has kept generations of families connected, enabling them to connect, create, and chase their dreams. This year, PLDT Home reiterates its message of commitment to provide reliable technologies and services so that families can enrich their lives and build meaningful connections at home.

Escaping the city this Christmas? Five Roadtrip ideas for your Holiday Getaway

Christmas season means a lot of parties and reunions for many. The holiday gatherings may be hectic and the best way to unwind during the busy season is some quality R&R with families and loved ones.  

If you’re still looking for ideas, PLDT Home and Caltex got you more reasons to hit the road for your next Christmas celebration. PLDT Home and Caltex are making your family roadtrips more rewarding with the Fuel your Fiber Promo, where you can get a one-time P150 fuel discount at Caltex and even a chance to win P10,000 worth of fuel vouchers.

If you haven’t got plans to travel this Christmas, here are five easy roadtrip destinations for your friends and family: 

Things you Need To Know about 5G

Have you ever wanted to experience the real power of 5G at home? PLDT Home’s new Home WiFi 5G+ might be the answer. Bringing the future of 5G connectivity into your home, it offers faster speeds, greater capacity, and enhanced flexibility. Here’s why upgrading to 5G+ could transform your home internet experience.

Unlocking the Real Power of 5G

Faster Speed: Imagine your current LTE internet speed multiplied by up to 10—that’s the kind of performance boost 5G delivers. The new standard for wireless connectivity, 5G can deliver as high as gigabit speeds for your device. With faster speeds versus its previous generation, 5G also delivers a more stable upload and download experience on a wireless connection.   

Building empires from home: Celebrating sustainable businesses by mompreneurs

PLDT Home honors mompreneurs through Gawad Madiskarte 2024, awarding the most innovative and sustainable businesses founded and led by mothers. 

Filipino mothers are the role models the world needs. Not only are they caring, nurturing and resilient, they also bring communities together and embody the country’s spirit of innovation. When something is lacking, they find ways to make it whole; when they are constrained by their financial situation, they dig deep into their experiences to find solutions.

They do all this with a smile as they share advice and encourage each other. These are the moms of Madiskarte Moms PH (MMPH), an online community of mom entrepreneurs helping women start their path to financial freedom. Founded during the pandemic when thousands of women lost their jobs, moms added another role to their name: mompreneur.

PLDT Home recognized from the outset that this movement was the future of entrepreneurship in the Philippines. Building empires from home—starting with micro-, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs)—is the new way to financial independence as the platform lets mompreneurs showcase their ability to learn new skills and manage their roles as caregivers, teachers, and business owners.

PLDT Home Uncaps 5G+ Experience with Home WiFi

PLDT Home ushers a new era of 5G technology in the country with the new PLDT Home WiFi 5G+, capable of delivering uncapped speeds of up to 1.5Gbps at the ground-breaking introductory price of only P1,495. 

“PLDT Home has always been at the forefront of driving innovations in broadband technologies in the country. Backed by our robust network, our fixed wireless access (FWA) has the capability to deliver up to 1.5 Gbps. With an advanced device that connects to the 5G and 4G network, our PLDT Home WiFi 5G+ is changing the game in the wireless segment,” says Jeremiah de la Cruz, PLDT Senior Vice President and Head of Consumer Business Home Group. 

PLDT Home rolls out new Fiber Unli All plans with unli mobile calls and 2x faster speeds

PLDT Home is revolutionizing family connectivity with its new Fiber Unli All Plan1399. This plan has unlimited mobile calls and double internet speeds, ensuring everyone stays connected effortlessly.

PLDT Home Fiber Unli All Plans now have enhanced Unli Fam Call, a feature that lets the whole family enjoy free calls and texts from mobile to mobile, unlimited calls from mobile to landline, landline to landline, and landline to mobile. To enjoy this feature, customers cannominate five (5) Smart or TNT numbers as part of the Unli Fam Call.