Globe, Iloilo strengthen ties amid health crisis

ILOILO City Mayor Jerry Treñas has recognized the value of connectivity and used it as one of the essential tools to help his constituents overcome their fears on health concerns caused by Covid-19.

And Globe played a significant role in helping the city’s fight against the pandemic as the telecommunications company became the carrier of constant communication between city hall and Iloilo residents all throughout the lockdown.

“We are thankful for the strong partnership with Globe that ensured communication and connectivity during this trying period. We were able to keep in touch with the residents and the general public despite strict quarantine protocols,” he said.

As classes open on August 24, Treñas is now looking for options and strategies that Iloilo City will employ to address the issues concerning flexible learning options recommended by the Department of Education.

He is counting on Globe for internet infrastructure support on distance learning and homeschooling.

With this, Globe has committed to further expand its network capacity not only in Iloilo City but in the whole Region 6 as well.

“We are very grateful for the trust and confidence that Mayor Jerry Treñas has given the company. We need more leaders like him who see the value of having a strong network coverage not only as means to reach out to his constituents but also have the foresight and the vision to use the technology to best serve his fellow Ilonggos,” Globe SVP for Program Development Joel Agustin said.

Globe intends to continue its network build nationwide despite the pandemic. With Iloilo’s response in embracing connectivity as an enabler in the new normal, the company looks forward to more LGUs easing permitting processes towards a common goal of building a digital nation.