Revenue Growth and Cost Control
Service revenues net of interconnection cost reached PHP 145.9 billion, up 1% year-on-year. EBITDA rose 3% to PHP 82.8 billion with margin steady at 52% amidst higher revenues and lower OpEx.
Digital Business and Maya's Profitability
Core income was stable at PHP 25.8 billion, supported by Maya's sustained profitability. Maya's core net income reached PHP 603 million, a PHP 1.5 billion turnaround from last year's loss.
Fiber and ICT Growth
Fiber revenues grew 7%, and ICT revenues grew 27% year-on-year, driven by demand for managed IT services, data center colocation, and cybersecurity services.
Prepaid Fiber Expansion
Prepaid sub count has grown 15x since the end of 2024. ARPU held steady at PHP 1,470, driven by value-based bundles.
Government Project Momentum
Enterprise revenue rose 5% versus the second quarter with corporate data and ICT up 7%, led by a 40% increase in ICT services.
Positive Free Cash Flow
PLDT hit positive free cash flow as of September 2025, ahead of its forecasted 2026 target.