PLDT Home improves AI and connectivity support for women entrepreneurs

PLDT Home announced its renewed focus on accelerating AI adoption and strengthening digital infrastructure for Filipina entrepreneurs.

PLDT Home celebrates Women's Month

PLDT Home improves AI and connectivity for women entrepreneurs

The firm recognizes its growing role in the country's tech-driven economy—just in time for the National Women's Month.

In fact, according to the recent Philippine Commission on Women data, 66 percent of SMEs in the Philippines and leading 62 percent of newly registered businesses are owned by women.

Menardo "Butch" Jimenez, Jr., PLDT Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technology Officer

PLDT Home knows this, which is why its goal is to ensure that women entrepreneurs have the connectivity, tools, and AI capabilities, as connectivity is now the backbone of innovation and inclusion.

Women entrepreneurs today are operating at the forefront of digital transformation, said Menardo "Butch" Jimenez, Jr., PLDT Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technology Officer.

Our goal is to ensure they have the connectivity, tools and AI capabilities that allow them not only to keep up, but to lead. Connectivity is now the backbone of innovation and inclusion.

PLDT Home explains that reliable high‑speed fiber is now indispensable for livestream commerce, digital payments, real‑time order management, AI‑powered customer support, and cloud‑driven operations.

As a trusted partner, PLDT Home empowers women‑led enterprises with the stability and bandwidth they need to thrive in today's digital‑first economy.

Ermelita Valdeavilla

In particular, Madiskarte Moms PH (MMPH), a PLDT Home-powered community, has grown to over 225,000 members nationwide. From a small online group, it has become one of the country’s largest digital hubs for women entrepreneurs—offering support, collaboration, and access to emerging technologies.

Gemini Academy for the MMPH community

PLDT Home and Google Philippines are also relaunching Gemini Academy for the MMPH community, offering advanced modules on automation, data-driven decisions, predictive insights, and responsible AI to empower Filipina entrepreneurs.

On March 28, 2026, the 4th Gawad Madiskarte Awards will honor women leaders driving resilient, tech-enabled enterprises that uplift communities.