PLDT Inc (PLDT)’s wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) and PLDT Clark Telecom Inc (Clarktel) hailed the successful run of the Philippine Meetings, Incentive Travel, Conventions and Exhibitions (M.I.C.E.) Conference held last July 10 to 12 at the Clark Freeport Zone, marking the prestigious conference’s return to Pampanga in 10 years.
PLDT Clarktel and Smart supported MICECON CLARK 2024 by partnering with the Clark Development Corporation (CDC) to provide internet connectivity for the event.
PLDT Clarktel and Smart supported MICECON CLARK 2024 by partnering with the CDC to provide internet connectivity for the event.
Smart also turned over Smart Bro pocket wifi devices to the CDC, enabling participants to access the internet on-the-go during the three-day conference.
“We are thankful for the partnership of PLDT and Smart for MICECON CLARK 2024. This milestone is a testament to our continued efforts to elevate the Philippines as a prime destination for companies to hold their meetings, conventions, exhibitions, and conferences, and as a premier tourist destination in the region,” said CDC President and CEO Atty Agnes VST Devanadera.
Smart turned over Smart Bro pocket wifi devices to the CDC, enabling participants to access the internet on-the-go during the three-day conference.
“We are grateful to the CDC for the opportunity to collaborate on MICECON CLARK 2024. This event underscores our commitment to promoting Clark as a premier destination for business and tourism. Together, we can drive economic growth and position Clark as a top choice for global events,” said John R. Gonzales, PLDT Clarktel President.
“Recognizing the vital role that connectivity plays in establishing the Philippines as a destination for events organizers, tourists, and locators, we at PLDT and Smart welcome all opportunities to collaborate with partners from Government and the private sector to boost businesses and the economy by driving the country’s digital transformation,” said Atty Pamela Felizarta, Head of Joint Strategic Operations at Smart.
Atty Pamela Felizarta, Head of Joint Strategic Operations at Smart, and CDC President and CEO Atty Agnes VST Devanadera, at the MICECON CLARK 2024 Welcome Dinner.
PLDT and Smart’s support for this event is in line with the PLDT Group’s drive to empower communities and enable the creation of smart cities through meaningful innovation, a fundamental part of its overall support for the government’s digitalization push.
It also contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG), particularly on SDG No. 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure.