Following the magnitude 7.0 earthquake that hit Abra last Wednesday, PLDT and Smart have now activated 3 more Libreng Tawag (free calls) and Libreng WiFi (free WiFi) sites in Northern Luzon. As of Thursday, PLDT and Smart have activated stations in the following locations: Ilocos Sur Landmark Building, Jose Singson St., Barangay VIII, Poblacion, Vigan City Vigan Northern Alliance Trading, 3rd Floor UNP Town Center, Tamag, Vigan City Candon City PD Office, Corner Gaerlan and Abaya St., San Isidro, Candon Abra Abra PD Office, Horizon St. We later opened another Libreng Tawag site in Bangued, Abra before midnight,” – Cathy Yang, FVP & Group Head of Corporate Communications at PLDT and Smart. Read more in our articles including "PLDT & Smart activate more 'Libreng tawag, Libreng WiFi' sites in quake-hit areas" and "PH among slowest countries in shift away from 3G".
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May 26, 2026Following the magnitude 7.0 earthquake that hit Abra last Wednesday, PLDT and Smart have now activated 3 more Libreng Tawag (free calls) and Libreng WiFi (free WiFi) sites in Northern Luzon. As of Thursday, PLDT and Smart have activated stations in the following locations: Ilocos Sur Landmark Building, Jose Singson St., Barangay VIII, Poblacion, Vigan City Vigan Northern Alliance Trading, 3rd Floor UNP Town Center, Tamag, Vigan City Candon City PD Office, Corner Gaerlan and Abaya St., San Isidro, Candon Abra Abra PD Office, Horizon St.
We later opened another Libreng Tawag site in Bangued, Abra before midnight,” – Cathy Yang, FVP & Group Head of Corporate Communications at PLDT and Smart.
Our coverage of Abra Earthquake includes: "PLDT & Smart activate more 'Libreng tawag, Libreng WiFi' sites in quake-hit areas"; "PH among slowest countries in shift away from 3G"; "Which Fiber Prepaid Service Should You Get in 2026?". Each article provides unique insights and information.