Load Up, Level Up Smart Supports Sustainable Livelihoods through Digital E-Loading

For many Filipinos, selling mobile load is more than just a side hustle, it’s a lifeline. To make mobile load more accessible through the Hatchiko app, mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is enabling PLDT Employees Multi-Purpose Cooperative (TELESCOOP) members to earn extra income through a streamlined, digital e-loading experience.

“At Smart, we believe that technology should uplift lives,” said Smart Assistant Vice President and Head of Key Accounts Modern Trade Christian So. “By making load accessible through Hatchiko and TELESCOOP, we’re helping everyday earners build small but more sustainable side businesses, supported by our expanding 4G and 5G network.”

The Hatchiko app simplifies e-loading operations, allowing users to manage transactions, monitor earnings, and serve customers—all from their mobile phones. It’s a practical way to supplement income and reach more customers without needing a storefront. Hatchiko offers a range of services for its users, including solutions to integrate platforms, manage bulk transactions, or process e-load.

“Our goal is to reshape how load reselling works by offering a digital platform that simplifies the entire process,” said Bill Vergel Mendoza, President of Hatchiko. “Through the Hatchiko app, we’re empowering individuals with tools that make loading more efficient, transparent, and scalable—so they can manage their transactions with ease and grow their businesses sustainably.”

TELESCOOP, a long-standing cooperative serving PLDT employees and affiliates, has embraced digital transformation to better serve its members. Making Smart load accessible through Hatchiko adds a new income stream to its growing suite of digital services.

“This gives our members a meaningful opportunity to grow their income,” said Benedicto Portugal, Chairperson of TELESCOOP. “It’s a small shift with a big impact—especially for those looking to build something of their own.”

Smart e-load has been one of the fastest selling products for resellers and retailers across the country since it was introduced in 2003. A world-first innovation in mobile communication, Smart e-load marked the birth of prepaid services, democratizing access to mobile communication for Filipinos and enabling easier communication across the nation and overseas.

As Smart continues to expand its network nationwide, this initiative reflects its commitment to inclusive growth—where technology becomes a tool not just for connection, but for progress.

More Growth for Filipino Entrepreneurs with Smart e-load

Mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has teamed up with D One Legacy PH Corp to enable more growth for Filipino entrepreneurs and expand access to e-load and telco services nationwide.

Aside from that, this partnership also provides D One Legacy PH Corp members with an additional source of income by enabling them to offer Smart’s value-packed prepaid products to their customers.

"Our collaboration with Smart Communications is more than just a business venture; it is the foundation for financial empowerment and entrepreneurial growth for Filipinos across the country," said Louie Bantigui, Founder, CEO, and President of D One Legacy PH Corp. "We are driven by the mission to provide accessible, profitable, and future-forward business opportunities that allow individuals to take control of their financial futures. This partnership represents a stepping stone for countless Filipinos who are ready to explore the digital marketplace and thrive in it."

An emerging company committed to reshaping the health, wellness, and digital industries in the Philippines, D One Legacy PH Corp continues to provide its members with business initiatives to create profitable ventures, such as selling e-load.

Smart e-load has been one of the fastest selling products for retailers since it was introduced in 2003. A world-first innovation in mobile communication, Smart e-load marked the birth of prepaid services, democratizing access to mobile communication for Filipinos and enabling easier communication across the nation and overseas.

“Our partnership with D One Legacy PH Corp strengthens our mission to empower Filipino entrepreneurs by providing innovative e-loading solutions. By combining Smart’s reliable mobile services with D One legacy’s dynamic business network, we are creating new income opportunities and expanding access to digital connectivity nationwide,” said Jesus “JM” Miguel Jr., National Key Account Manager at Smart Communications.

“This partnership also enables us to provide convenient customer access to prepaid load and help D One Legacy PH Corp achieve their growth targets as they venture in the e-loading business with Smart,” said Christian So, Assistant Vice President and OIC-Head of National Key Accounts at Smart.

Alongside expanding access to e-load, Smart also continuously expands its mobile network, covering 97% of the population nationwide, enabling Filipinos to be more productive, entertained, and stay connected with its 4G/LTE and 5G network, allowing them to access their essential productivity, entertainment, gaming, and other favorite apps on the go. 

These initiatives are in keeping with PLDT and Smart's commitment to narrowing the digital divide and enabling access to communications to more Filipinos across the country, contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG), particularly on SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure.