These past few days were difficult for Filipinos living in the Middle East and their loved ones in the Philippines. In times of uncertainty, the sound of a loved one’s voice gives more than comfort. As the
situation in the Middle East continues to evolve, PLDT Home is committed to ensuring that
families remain connected when it matters most.
PLDT Home Offers FREE IDD Calls
To help Filipino families navigate these uncertain times, PLDT Home has activated free International Direct Dial (IDD) calls for subscribers in the Philippines who need to reach loved ones in affected regions.
From March 1 to 7, PLDT Home subscribers can make free international calls from their
landlines to the countries with the following area codes:
- Bahrain: +973
- Kuwait: +965
- Iraq: +964
- Oman: +968
- Qatar: +974
- Saudi Arabia: +966
- United Arab Emirates: +971
- Israel: +972
- Iran: +98
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To make an IDD call, subscribers must dial “00” (exit code) + country code + area/mobile code +
phone number when placing the call. There’s no limit to the number of calls a subscriber can
make per day and each call may last up to 30 minutes.
By waiving these international charges, PLDT Home ensures that families in the Philippines can
connect, reassure, and update their loved ones abroad without the burden of cost.
PLDT Chairman, President and CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan announced the support through an X
post saying, “The marching order is to make it easy for our countrymen to reach their loved
ones and vice versa.”
The PLDT Group has also activated its 24/7 Smart crisis hotline for those who need to connect
with their loved ones at home at +63288457799 or call the DMW-OWWA 1348 hotline for free
through PLDT Global’s TinBo app for overseas Filipinos.
