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Manila Bulletin devider Philippines devider Luzon devider Globe initiates typhoon relief, provides connectivity support in Egay-hit areas

Globe initiates typhoon relief, provides connectivity support in Egay-hit areas

Published Jul 28, 2023 11:03 am
Globe has deployed connectivity support in Northern Luzon areas affected by typhoon “Egay,” including call, charging, and Wi-Fi booths and free mobile services crucial for communication and relief operations.
A GLOBE booth for free calls, charging, and WiFi in Abulug, Cagayan. On Thursday, July 27, Globe started deploying “Libreng Tawag,” “Libreng Charging,” and “Libreng WiFi” stations in Apayao, Cagayan, and the Ilocos region, some areas heavily affected by the storm. Globe's Libreng Tawag, Charging, and WiFi stations can be found in the following areas: Apayao July 27 to 29, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ●       Luna – Martin's Grocery, Barangay San Isidro Cagayan July 27 to 29, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ●       Sanchez Mira Public Market, Centro Uno ●       Aparri – Arquero Store, Barangay Bukid West ●       Abulug – Nani's Cellshop, Junction Luna, Barangay Libertad ●       Pamplona – Globe Tower, Barangay Centro ●       Ballesteros – Barangay Hall, Pagayan West Ilocos Norte July 27, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. ●       Laoag City – Barangay 23, Sitio Dungal July 28 and 29, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ●       Laoag City – Nangalisan Ilocos Sur July 27 to 28, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ●       Caoayan – Barangay Baggoc
Globe is also providing Globe Prepaid and TM users in affected areas in Northern Luzon free unli calls and texts to all networks, free 100MB for all apps and sites, and another 100MB to connect to Facebook, Viber Whatsapp, and Twitter. Globe at Home Prepaid WiFi users in typhoon-stricken northern areas will, meanwhile, get free 5GB of data that they may use within three days. Globe Postpaid and Globe at Home customers will enjoy extended payment due dates as a reprieve from the economic impact of the typhoon. For typhoon-hit residents who need medical attention, KonsultaMD is providing free teleconsultation through its app via the code ALAGANGGLOBE, valid for one time use within one month. Globe also urged the public to support typhoon relief operations through donating their Globe Rewards points to partner organizations through the GlobeOne app. For more information on Globe's disaster response operations, follow GlobeICON on Facebook or visit [https://www.globe.com.ph/](https://www.globe.com.ph/) for the latest #StaySafePH advisories.

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