Globe has reached full service restoration in 29 provinces hit by Paeng, bringing back critical connectivity swiftly to stricken areas just a few days since the storm brought heavy damage across the country.

As of Nov. 2, Globe has restored call, text and data services in Luzon provinces Albay, Batangas, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Cavite, Laguna, Marinduque, Masbate, Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Palawan, Quezon, Romblon, Rizal and Sorsogon.

In the Visayas, the following provinces have Globe services back up: Aklan, Antique, Bohol, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo, Leyte, Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, Northern Samar, Siquijor, Southern Leyte and Western Samar.

Meanwhile, services in Cebu are close to reaching 100% restoration.

Service was earlier brought back in all Metro Manila areas affected by the storm.

“We have managed to restore our services in several provinces shortly after the storm left the Philippines. As the weather gets better and roads clear up, our field personnel are able to reach more areas to give back to our customers reliable connectivity at the soonest possible time,” said Yoly Crisanto, Globe Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer.

Restoring connectivity services in the aftermath of a storm is critical to support relief and recovery efforts.

To provide further support, Globe also sent immediate help for affected families, including free connectivity and medical aid.

Globe earlier established Libreng Tawag and Libreng Charging stations in towns in Capiz, Marinduque and Tuguegarao City, which provided services until November 2.