PLDT Home Promo Winner Turns Cash Prize Into Help for Typhoon Survivors

In a time when extreme weather is becoming more common, small acts of kindness continue to make a big difference. One Filipino family recently showed how bayanihan still thrives, even through something as simple as a promo prize.

The Monsanto family, the latest winner of PLDT Home’s One Mega Giveaway, chose to give back instead of keeping their reward. Rather than using the ₱100,000 cash prize for personal plans, they decided to donate the full amount to the PLDT Smart Foundation to support relief efforts for families affected by Typhoon Uwan, as well as holiday assistance programs for displaced communities.

The decision came after learning about the ongoing recovery operations. For the family, the prize felt more meaningful when used to help people rebuild their lives. Their participation in the promo began when they switched to PLDT Home, a move that unexpectedly turned into an opportunity to support others in need.

PLDT Smart Foundation welcomed the donation, noting that the contribution will go toward relief goods and logistical support for areas hit hardest by the typhoon. The foundation emphasized that efforts like this help bring a sense of stability and hope to families still recovering from disaster.

As the holiday season approaches, relief operations are now shifting toward long term recovery and boosting community morale. What started as a customer rewards program has also become a channel for PLDT subscribers to take part in meaningful social efforts.

Stories like this show that beyond fast internet and prizes, everyday connections can lead to real impact, reminding many that generosity can turn an ordinary win into something much bigger.