BREAKING: Philippine Education Secretary Sonny Angara led the launch of a @Starlink program for 12 schools in Pakil, Laguna.
The DepEd partnership with Prime Infra Foundation and Ahunan Power expands reliable internet access & helps schools stay connected during severe weather.
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BREAKING: All voting centers in Lanao del Sur, Philippines, are now equipped with @Starlink ahead of the BARMM Parliamentary Elections.
Starlink will help Electoral Boards communicate with election officials & allow authorities to monitor conditions throughout Election Day.
NEWS: Globe Telecom has launched @Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity in the Philippines, making it the first mobile operator in Southeast Asia to roll out the service.
Millions of people will now stay connected in remote areas that didn't have coverage before. This will eliminate the need for specialized devices and extends mobile reach to areas where terrestrial coverage is limited or impossible to deploy, critical in an archipelagic nation of more than 7,600 islands.
Globe: "This partnership will help close connectivity gaps in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas while also strengthening communication resilience during typhoons, earthquakes, and other emergencies. Satellite-based access is positioned as a backup layer when ground networks become unavailable, supporting both citizens and emergency responders."