In response to the evolving situation in the Middle East, PLDT Home has rolled out free international direct dial (IDD) calls to support Filipino families staying connected with loved ones abroad.
Promotion Details
The free calling service is available from March 1 to 7 for PLDT Home landline subscribers in the Philippines. It covers key countries including:
- Bahrain +973
- Kuwait +965
- Iraq +964
- Oman +968
- Qatar +974
- Saudi Arabia +966
- United Arab Emirates +971
- Israel +972
- Iran +98
Usage Guidelines
There are no daily limits on the number of calls, each lasting up to 30 minutes. By eliminating international charges, PLDT Home removes financial barriers, allowing families to check in, offer reassurance, and share updates freely.
PLDT Chairman, President, and CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan emphasized this via an X post: “The marching order is to make it easy for our countrymen to reach their loved ones and vice versa.”
Additional Support
The PLDT Group has also activated a 24/7 Smart crisis hotline at +632 8845 7799 for overseas Filipinos connecting home. Overseas users can access the DMW-OWWA 1348 hotline for free via PLDT Global’s TinBo app.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is the duration of PLDT Home’s free IDD calls promotion?
A: The promotion runs from March 1 to 7.
Q: Which countries are included in the free calls?
A: Bahrain (973), Kuwait (965), Iraq (964), Oman (968), Qatar (974), Saudi Arabia (966), UAE (971), Israel (972), and Iran (98).
Q: How do subscribers dial the free IDD calls?
A: Dial 00 + country code + area/mobile code + phone number (from a PLDT Home landline).
Q: Are there limits on calls or duration?
A: No limit on daily calls; each call up to 30 minutes.
Q: What extra assistance is available?
A: 24/7 Smart crisis hotline at +632 8845 7799; DMW-OWWA 1348 via PLDT Global’s TinBo app.
For more information visit PLDT Home’s official website.
Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.
