PLDT and Smart have once again earned global recognition. They won multiple Gold, Silver and Bronze Stevie® Awards at the 2025 International Business Awards (IBAs). These wins highlight the Group’s excellence in brand innovation, digital inclusion and social impact. They also show how technology keeps creating meaningful change for Filipinos.
The 22nd IBAs celebrate outstanding organizations and professionals worldwide. This year, organizers honored the winners at a gala ceremony at the Corinthia Hotel in Lisbon, Portugal.
Two Gold Stevie® Wins
TNT’s Petmaloop Challenge leads the list of wins. It earned a Gold Stevie® for Brand Experience of the Year – Consumer. The campaign showed off TNT’s strong network through a series of travel livestreams. In the end, these streams set a Guinness World Record for the Longest Travel Livestream.
PLDT and Smart’s Digital Farmers Program (DFP) won another Gold Stevie® in the Achievement in Corporate Social Responsibility category. The program empowers Filipino farmers through digital inclusion. Specifically, it gives farmers tools and training to boost productivity and efficiency. In this way, it helps bridge the digital divide in rural communities.
Other Notable Recognitions
SILVER STEVIE®
- TNT SIM Registration – Viral Marketing Campaign of the Year
- IDEATe: Empowering women with disabilities through digital inclusion and economic opportunity – Achievement in Diversity & Inclusion
BRONZE STEVIE®
- eBizNovation: Driving MSME Success through Strategic Partnerships – Achievement in Collaboration and Partnership (Best Public-Private Partnership)
- SafeandSmart Communities: Building resilience for all through innovation and technology – Achievement in Corporate Social Responsibility
- pH Digicon – Art, Entertainment, and Public – Roadshow
“These global recognitions reflect our continuing commitment to empower every Filipino through technology, inclusion, and innovation. Each win tells a story of meaningful connections that help communities thrive in the digital age,” said Roby Alampay, PLDT and Smart First Vice President and Head of Public Engagement Group.
These awards highlight PLDT and Smart’s continued dedication to delivering relevant products and services nationwide. They also show the creativity, collaboration and commitment of the PLDT Group and the teams behind each program.
