PLDT to boost Investment Education with UPIC

MANILA, Philippines - To increase public understanding of the stock market, PLDT Inc. (PLDT) recently took part in the "UPIC Investor Insights: PSE Listed Company Showcase."

The University of the Philippines Investment Club (UPIC) and Luna Securities organized the event, which attracted college students who were keen to start investing. Manuel Pangilinan, the leader of PLDT, provided insights on how, in addition to conventional financial criteria, sustainability is now playing a significant role in investment decisions.

Melissa V. Vergel de Dios, PLDT's First Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, spoke during the event about the growing significance of sustainability in investment and business strategy.

According to her, investors are currently looking for businesses that give environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations top priority. By incorporating sustainability into its fundamental business processes, PLDT is dedicated to this strategy.

Vergel de Dios emphasized how the company's sustainable efforts, such as AI-driven technologies and energy-efficient projects, can cut costs, curb carbon emissions, and enhance customer service—all while generating long-term value.

In order to increase the effect of its activities, PLDT continues to aggressively share best practices on sustainability and ESG concerns with firms that share similar values.