Repairs have also commenced to restore affected fixed-line services in the region. PLDT and Smart are also sending technical teams to Siargao to assess damage in the area and immediately begin restoration activities. Repairs are also on going in affected sites in the Visayas and Palawan.
MANILA - Globe Telecom Inc. (Globe) has successfully restored its services in several areas in the Visayas and Mindanao affected by Typhoon Odette. In an emailed advisory on Monday, Globe said all of its services have been restored in Misamis Oriental and Tagbilaran City in Bohol, while more have been restored in the provinces of Palawan, Iloilo, parts of Samar, and Agusan del Norte. "Cebu, which was one of the hardest-hit areas, is also seeing restoration progress as on-site teams continue with restoration efforts," Globe said in a statement. To ensure continued connectivity in areas still affected by the devastation of "Odette," Globe has rolled out free and unlimited access to its "GoWiFi" service in select malls, government offices, and airports in Visayas and Mindanao. It said "Libreng Tawag (free calls)" and "Libreng Charging (free charging)" also remain operational in 19 sites. A list of all locations with these free services is
Globe Telecom Inc. (Globe) has successfully restored its services in several areas in the Visayas and Mindanao affected by Typhoon Odette. In an e-mailed advisory on Monday, Globe said all of its services have been restored in Misamis Oriental and Tagbilaran City in Bohol, while more have been restored in…