SMART opens infrastructure to "Ondoy" relief efforts in the Philippines

In the wake of Typhoon Ondoy (Ketsana), SMART Communications harnesses the company infrastructure and assets for the ongoing relief operations in the hardest-hit areas of the Philippines.

SMART Money accountholders may help victims of typhoon Ondoy by donating to the PLDT Smart Foundation Inc. (PSF) Ondoy-Smart Money account. Text ONDOY to 270 for only PhP1.00 per transaction . Or go to your Smart Money menu > purchase > mpay > store code (ONDOY) > pay from > choose card > amount > confirmation (OK) > enter W-Pin.

SMART subscribers may donate to the Philippine National Red Cross via text. Text RED <10, 25, 50, or 100> to 4483. Example: To donate P100, text RED 100 to 4483. Only donated amount will be deducted from your current load. NO OTHER CHARGES APPLIED.

Relief goods, on the other hand, may be turned over at the following SMART Bro Wireless Centers: SM Muntinlupa, SM Bicutan, SM Sucat, Festival Mall, Ali Mall, Gateway, SM Fairview, SM North Annex, ATC South Mall, and Megamall. Selected PLDT business offices (locations to be announced) will also be accepting donated relief goods.

SMART Libreng Tawag (Free Calls) Centers are also available at the following: Barangay Barangka Hall in Marikina City; Ever Gotesco Mall in Pasig City; and Cainta Municipal Hall. Affected residents may make calls for free and/or charge cellphones for free. Another Libreng Tawag Center to be set up ASAP in San Mateo, Rizal.

SMART Relief Goods Distribution Centers will be set up at the SMART Libreng Tawag Centers at Ever Gotesco Mall in Pasig City and Cainta Municipal Hall. The PLDT Medical Services team will also go to Barangay Barangka Hall in Marikina City to provide emergency medical assistance. Additional medical assistance to be set up by Makati Medical Center and Cardinal Santos Memorial Hospital beside the other stations at SMART Libreng Tawag Centers.

ABOUT SMART COMMUNICATIONS: SMART Communications is a wholly-owned mobile phone (SMART) and broadband (SMART BRO) service subsidiary of the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company, a publicly listed company on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE: TEL). Its American Depository shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:PHI).