Last January 25, the Philippine Accessible Disability Services (PADS) received an award from PLDT wireless unit Smart Communications for its efforts to enable PWDs to develop as independent, integrated, and empowered citizens—giving them the opportunity to engage in sports, prominently dragon boat racing, through their adaptive sports program.
PADS athlete and youth sports mentor Brylle Samgel Arombo received the Smart Communities Award from PLDT-Smart Public Affairs Head Ramon R. Isberto and Senior Manager Stephanie Orlino during the 16th TAYO (Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations) Awards ceremony held recently at GSIS Theater in Pasay City.
The Smart Communities Award is given to the organization that embodies the advocacies of Smart. The company’s corporate social responsibility program is built on partnerships with various stakeholders to promote disaster preparedness, education, health, and livelihood for all. It also utilizes communications technologies to help connect communities, promoting inclusion especially for underserved sectors.
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