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Manila Bulletin devider Technews devider Globe to provide free unli Internet services in Typhoon Tisoy affected areas

Globe to provide free unli Internet services in Typhoon Tisoy affected areas

Published Dec 3, 2019 12:00 am
Starting today and until tomorrow December 4, Globe will provide free and unlimited Internet via GoWiFi services to several areas badly affected by Typhoon Tisoy to facilitate exchange of communication between local government units, search and rescue personnel and communities hit by the natural calamity. GoWiFi is available in the following areas in Albay:
  • Provincial Capitol in Legazpi
  • City Government in Legazpi
  • Arvo Legaspi
  • Robinsons Place Naga
  • LCC Mall-Legaspi City
  • LCC Liberty City Center, Legazpi
  • LCC Mall - Tabaco
  • LCC Ligao Town Center
  • LCC Daraga
  • Legazpi Airport
  • Pepperland Hotel, Legazpi
  • Penaranda Park,Legazpi
  • Albay Astrodome
  • Starbucks - Legazpi Pacific Mall
  • Starbucks - SM City Legazpi
“We all know that in times like these, communication is very important. We need to be in touch with our loved ones who are suffering the brunt of Typhoon Tisoy, and be assured that they are safe and dry or if they need urgent help,” Janis Racpan, Globe Director for WiFI Business Group, says. Affected families can also connect and reach out with their loved ones using a fast and stable connection for free using GoWiFi at the following Ayala and Robinsons Malls and their locations:
  • Ayala Malls
  • Ayala Malls Serin, Cavite
  • The District - Dasmarinas, Cavite
  • The District - Imus ,Cavite
  • Pavilion Mall, Laguna
  • Solenad 1,2,3, Laguna
  • Marquee Mall, Pampanga
  • Robinsons Malls
  • Galleria South, Laguna
  • Robinsons Angeles, Pampanga
  • Robinsons StarMills, Pampanga
  • Robinsons Place Antipolo, Rizal
  • Robinsons Place Cainta, Rizal
  • Robinsons Place Malabon
According to PAGASA, Typhoon Tisoy has maintained its strength and is now just off the coast of Bondoc Peninsula. The eyewall of Tisoy is currently bringing violent winds and heavy to intense rainfall over Southern Quezon, Marinduque, and Romblon. This eyewall is forecast to affect Cavite, Batangas and the northern portion of Mindoro Provinces within 3 hours. The eye is expected to make landfall or pass close to Marinduque-Simara Island-Banton Island area.
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