ORMOC CITY, LEYTE, PHILIPPINES — Strengthening Local Digital Infrastructure and Partnerships PLDT Vice President Jay Lagdameo led a high-level delegation on a courtesy visit to Ormoc City Mayor Lucy Torres Gomez at the City Mayor’s Office on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The executive meeting focused on key areas of mutual interest, exploring collaborative initiatives to strengthen digital connectivity, telecommunications infrastructure, and municipal tech services across Ormoc City.
Strategic Alignment Between Telecom Giants and City Leadership The dialogue underscored a shared commitment to enhancing local telecommunications and exploring strategic partnerships between the private sector and the local government unit:
Key Attendees: Joining Mayor Lucy Torres Gomez were City Council (SP) Member Kia Mercadal, City Administrator Vincent Emnas, and OIC-TEAM Dr. Gregorio Yrastorza III.
PLDT Delegation: VP Jay Lagdameo was accompanied by key PLDT representatives April Rhea Cordero and Hazel Amoyan.
Future Cooperation: Discussions centered on aligning PLDT’s network expansion and digital solutions with LGU-Ormoc’s ongoing smart city and public service initiatives.
Driving Public-Private Synergy in Eastern Visayas
As Ormoc continues to establish itself as a commercial and technological hub in Leyte, close coordination with major telecommunications providers like PLDT plays a vital role in expanding internet accessibility, supporting local businesses, and modernizing city-wide public infrastructure.
