PLDT Inc. has seen a significant drop in cable theft and vandalism-related incidents in the first half of 2025, in line with its target to curb losses, maintain service reliability, and uphold public trust.
In a statement on Sunday, August 10, PLDT said it recorded a 43 percent drop in incidents and a 36 percent decrease in apprehended suspects in the first half 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.
PLDT said the results marked a critical milestone in the corporation’s mission to improve and upgrade services while preventing losses caused by thefts and vandalism.
“Infrastructure protection is central to our role in sustaining national connectivity and ensuring the reliability of our service. As we accelerate efforts to build the Philippines’ digital future, fortifying our infrastructure ensures that we can consistently deliver reliable service and support inclusive growth,” Butch Jimenez, PLDT chief operating officer said.
“These results validate our integrated approach to infrastructure protection. By strengthening collaboration with communities and law enforcement and embedding resilience into our operations, we are helping shape a more secure and dependable digital environment for our customers,” Leo A. Gonzales, vice president and head of property, facilities, and asset resiliency management at PLDT and Smart, said.
PLDT has been ramping up its initiatives to protect telco infrastructure across the country, which include tighter coordination with the police, barangays and local governments, agencies like the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) and industry partners under the National Telecommunications Security Council (NTSC) and Protecta Pilipinas, a public-private alliance to protect critical telecommunications infrastructure in the country.
PLDT has also increased its enforcement efforts against the online resale of stolen telco components.
