Engineering and Architecture students from Colegio de Muntinlupa visited the PLDT and Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) TechnoLab in Makati City to explore cutting-edge technology. The lab serves as an incubator for new technologies, allowing visitors to test and explore emerging solutions like network disaggregation, extended reality, and cloud and home connectivity. The visit provided students with insights into the future of the telecommunications industry and a chance to envision their roles in shaping it.
Colegio de Muntinlupa’s visit underscores PLDT and Smart’s commitment to fostering technology and innovation among young Filipinos. By providing hands-on experience and access to advanced technological resources and expert guidance, PLDT and Smart are helping shape the future of these students as the next generation of innovators and leaders of the telecommunications industry.
ECE student Gabriel Battilier shared his excitement, “I was able to try the latest technologies of PLDT and Smart. I also got to try virtual reality and augmented reality, and how these interact with different environments. I want to thank PLDT and Smart for the opportunity to learn about both the history and future of the telecommunications industry in the Philippines.”
Maria De Mesa, another ECE student, echoed similar sentiments, “The tour was great, as I was able to learn about the pioneering innovations in PLDT and Smart. I also learned about future developments and opportunities related to our field of study.”
“As these students continue their journey, we hope that the knowledge and experience they have gained at TechnoLab will help serve as a foundation for their careers. We at PLDT and Smart remain committed to adopting innovative solutions that will pave the way for a new era where the dreams of today’s students become the realities of tomorrow,” according to Joseph Lennart Olaivar, head of the PLDT and Smart Network Innovations and Strategy.
Through initiatives like the TechnoLab, PLDT and Smart are not only promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education, but are also driving meaningful advancements in the telecommunications industry. This aligns with the PLDT Group’s broader program for inclusive, quality education and is aimed at helping the country achieve UNSDG 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure.
