Breaking: Yorme Isko partners with Smart to provide FREE WiFi in Manila

In a livestream posted in 'Yorme' Isko Moreno Domagoso's Facebook page an hour ago, he surprised Manileños with Manila City's partnership with Smart to provide FREE WiFi in key areas of the city!

PLDT chair and CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan, Smart Chief Revenue Officer Alfredo S. Panlilio and Manila Mayor Francisco ‘Isko Moreno’ Domagoso signed the MOA in ceremonies held at the Manila City Hall, which is among the venues to be covered by Smart WiFi. Also present at the signing event was Google Philippines Head of Public Policy Yves Gonzalez.

Smart FREE WiFi in key areas of Manila City

PLDT wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. is signing a memorandum of agreement with the city government of Manila to provide fast and free #SmartWiFi across the city, particularly government offices, hospitals, universities, and other key areas.

The official signing of the partnership between Manila City and PLDT-Smart

As per Yorme Isko, the mission of this partnership is about "Revitalizing Manila with the Power of Connectivity".

The following are the areas where the FREE #SmartWiFi will be built:

1. Manila City Hall
2. Ospital ng Maynila
3. Tondo Medical Center
4. Gat Andres Medical Center 
5. Universidad de Manila
6. Museo Pambata

The live announcement was joined by Yorme, of course, other Manila city personnel, and PLDT executives including Mr. Manny V. Pangilinan himself. 

The official name of this WiFi service is the "Google Station: Smart WiFi" since PLDT can use the Google WiFi stations around the city.

But we'll have to see and confirm once the FREE WiFi is already open for use of the public.

Currently, the Philippines has more than 400 Google Station: Smart WiFi sites!

We are happy to work with the city government of Manila and Mayor Isko in helping provide connectivity to the city and bring the benefits of the Internet to more Filipinos across the country, Pangilinan said.

Who's excited about this new service in Manila City?

See also: Manila Mayor Moreno launches ISKOnek FREE WiFi kiosk with up to 80 Mbps speeds

Source: Yorme Isko Moreno Domagoso's Facebook page