PLDT and Smart’s Skilling and Succession Head Edna Mae V. Gammad, Senior Manager for Skilling Katrina Camille B. Guerrero-Alimagno, Skilling Specialist Zea B. Dumasig, Manager for Talent Branding Gail Corrine L. Sarmiento, and Workplace Experience Head Cliff M. Adora
PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) received honors at the LinkedIn Talent Awards Philippines, reflecting their sustained efforts to foster a workplace that values learning, skills development, and long term career growth.
“These distinctions reflect the kind of workplace we aim to build—one where our people are encouraged to continuously learn, adapt to new technologies, and view change as an opportunity,” said Menardo “Butch” G. Jimenez, Jr., PLDT Chief Operating Officer. “By investing in skills, especially in AI, we enable our employees to grow alongside the business and deliver greater value to the customers and communities we serve.”
PLDT and Smart were awarded Best Employer Brand on LinkedIn in the category for organizations with more than 10,000 employees on LinkedIn. The citation highlights the strength of the Group’s internal and external employer branding, anchored on its purpose of inspiring innovations and meaningful connections through generations, or in its essence #MakeItMeaningful.











