“One of the interesting things we’re doing now is seeing how we can typhoon-proof our network, moving our cables underground,” said Don Rae, senior advisor for Globe’s enterprise group, during a briefing.
Various groups have urged the government to consider underground cables as part of its disaster resiliency strategy to prevent massive blackouts during calamities like Typhoon Odette. Department of Public Works and Highways-National Capital Region Regional Director Nomer Abel P. Canlas toldIn March, Mr. Canlas said his office requested some P200 million for the project in the 2023 National Expenditure Program.
The DPWH is also hoping to “subsidize the transfer costs” for distribution companies that use overhead cable like Manila Electric Co. and telecommunications companies. Water utilities may also be supported in moving their above-ground transmission assets.
Globe telecom.. kindly check your tower here in Agcalaga... you might want to install one here since there are thousands of workers working here in Jalaur DAM and have no signal to contact their family. Thank you.
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