MANILA, Philippines – Industry giant Globe Telecom called out barangay Plainview in Mandaluyong City for banning the construction and operation of cell sites.
Globe said in a statement on Tuesday the resolution passed by the barangay was illegal and deprived its residents of reliable connectivity.
“It is very unfortunate that there remain local government units that continue to deny their own communities fast and reliable connectivity at a time when people, businesses, and even government rely on the internet for work, school, day-to-day needs, and the delivery of public services,” Alejandro M. Gozon, Globe senior legal counsel and head of litigation, said in a statement.
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