SAN FERNANDO, PAMPANGA - Donations continue to pour in for Fernandino families affected by the recent flooding, as the PLDT-Smart Foundation (PSF) delivered 400 packs of basic necessities, including rice, to the local government on September 8, 2026. The foundation's representatives personally handed over the donation to Mayor Vilma Balle-Caluag and members of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC) at the Executive Building. The food packs will be distributed to evacuees and other families still grappling with the effects of the flooding, providing much-needed relief to communities working to recover from the disaster.
A Continuing Commitment to Community Support
Mayor Vilma Balle-Caluag expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the leadership of the company, led by PLDT and Smart Chairman and CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan (MVP), PSF President Esther Santos, and the PLDT-Smart Local Sales and Operations Team. The donation was personally delivered by George Loyola (AVP, Smart NCL Distributor Sales Group) and Christopher Dizon (PLDT Zone Head for Pampanga). The assistance comes as the city continues to manage the effects of the enhanced southwest monsoon, which has led to widespread flooding and displacement of residents across the province.
A Legacy of Bayanihan and Corporate Social Responsibility
The PLDT-Smart Foundation has a long history of supporting communities in need, particularly during times of disaster. The foundation has previously donated family food packs to areas affected by flooding and other calamities . This donation aligns with the company's broader commitment to corporate social responsibility and its advocacy of helping Filipino communities build resilience and recover from disasters. The 400 packs of basic necessities serve as a testament to the unwavering spirit of bayanihan that continues to shine through in the face of adversity.
