Globe Telecom Inc. yesterday signed an agreement with the provincial government of Ilocos Norte in line with its initiative to accelerate the digital transformation in the country.
The company said the partnership aims to power more of the province’s constituents with free, high-speed internet with GoWiFi services.
The memorandum of agreement was signed by Ernest Cu, Globe president and chief executive officer, and Ilocos Norte Governor Matthew Manotoc.
“Staying true to our mission of leading the country’s digital transformation, this partnership with Ilocos Norte is of utmost importance for us in reaching and connecting more areas outside urban Luzon to reliable Internet connectivity,” said Cu.
Globe is targeting to provide all municipalities in Ilocos Norte with free internet in the next few years. With this partnership, Ilocos Norte is now part of the 2,700 GoWiFi hotspots all over the country.
Globe continues its expansion plans nationwide, particularly in high-traffic areas like schools, malls and hospitals, to make high-quality internet connection accessible and affordable to more Filipinos.
“We are hoping that this connectivity can stimulate the development of the province as one of the economic powerhouses in the entire Northern Luzon — from powering small and medium local businesses with more efficient digital solutions to offering 24/7 quality medical services by telehealth provider KonsultaMD to more citizens,” Cu said.
GoWiFi services are now available in key areas in Ilocos Norte such as the Capitol Building, Laoag City Hall, Batac City Hall, San Nicolas IT Park and Aurora Park in Laoag.
In line with this partnership, Globe will also be holding sessions of its Digital Thumbprint Program (DTP) that aims to educate local government representatives and its community members on responsible online behavior.
