Globe Backs DICT’s Digital Bayanihan in Tawi-Tawi with Stronger Connectivity and Inclusion Efforts

Globe is bringing stronger connectivity and digital opportunities to Tawi-Tawi as it joins the DICT’s Digital Bayanihan led by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. With new cell sites, expanded fiber coverage, and programs that empower communities, Globe is making sure no Filipino is left behind in the digital age.

Globe has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the government’s push for digital inclusion and sustainable connectivity, joining the Digital Bayanihan Tawi-Tawi leg led by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).

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The initiative underscored a shared mission between the public and private sectors to bring reliable digital access to underserved areas, enabling education, livelihood, and essential public services.

“Globe is proud to stand beside the national government in realizing the dream of a digitally empowered Philippines. Our work in Mindanao, especially in areas like Tawi-Tawi, reflects our belief that no one should be left behind in the digital age,” said Robert Aquino, Assistant Vice President for Government Relations at Globe.

In 2024, Globe built and upgraded around 2,000 cell sites across Mindanao and expanded its fiber network to reach more communities. The company also partnered with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to provide nearly 500 mobile phones to Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries, allowing them to receive aid via GCash and enhance their access to digital services.

Globe emphasized that connectivity is a fundamental right, and its initiatives aim to bridge the digital divide, promote responsible internet use, and support economic mobility.

The event gathered key leaders including DICT Secretary Henry Aguda, National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) Commissioner Ella Blanca Lopez, Tawi-Tawi Governor Yshmael Sali, Bongao Mayor Jimuel Que, and Mindanao State University – Tawi-Tawi Chancellor Dr. Mary Joyce Gunto-Salih.

Through its continued investments and community-driven programs, Globe reinforces its long-term alignment with the government’s goal of universal connectivity, particularly in remote areas like Tawi-Tawi.