PLDT backs faster telco infra rollout

THE PLDT Group reiterated its support for government programs aimed at improving the ease of doing business, saying that joint public-private efforts would facilitate telecom infrastructure development nationwide.

"PLDT and Smart continue to support the great strides accomplished by the ARTA (Anti-Red Tape Authority) and this administration in reducing the time, cost, requirements, and procedures of transacting with the government," said Pamela Felizarta, head of joint strategic operations at Smart.