Globe Telecom has expressed support for newly appointed Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Robert Joseph de Claro’s priorities to improve internet connectivity, accelerate telecommunications infrastructure deployment, strengthen accountability in government digital projects, and reinforce cybersecurity.
De Claro identified faster licensing for internet service providers, affordable and reliable internet access, a comprehensive review of DICT projects and procurement, and stronger cybersecurity as key priorities. He also emphasized the need to monitor connectivity projects to ensure that completed infrastructure is operational and delivers public value.
Globe said these priorities align with its efforts to improve network quality and expand digital access. In the first half of 2026, the company invested ₱26.3 billion in capital expenditures, with 91% allocated to data-related initiatives. During the same period, it deployed 878 new 5G sites and 80,052 fiber-to-the-home lines.
These investments contributed to Globe’s network performance, which received an overall score of 81.5 and an average download speed of 45.9 Mbps in DICT’s August 2026 Telco Report Card.
“Improving connectivity requires sustained investment and closer coordination between government and industry,” said Carl Cruz, President and CEO of Globe.
The company also reported completing connectivity activation across all 180 locations under its partnership with DICT’s government connectivity initiative. This included 52 previously unserved Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs) connected in July 2026. Its Bayanihan SIM program has also provided mobile access and data to students, teachers and families in remote communities.
Beyond network expansion, Globe is advocating for telecommunications infrastructure to be integrated into building plans through the ongoing review of the National Building Code of the Philippines. This includes fiber-ready facilities and in-building connectivity solutions to support faster deployment and reliable internet access in new developments.
The company is also strengthening network-level cybersecurity defenses through systems designed to detect and block scam and spam messages, while working with government and industry partners to promote online safety.
Globe said it remains committed to working with DICT to ensure that investments in digital infrastructure translate into accessible, reliable and secure services for Filipinos, supporting education, businesses, livelihoods and access to government services.
