“In the face of increasing risks brought about by climate change, we will ensure that we establish resilient connectivity by using the latest technology to put our fiber infrastructure underground where it will not be exposed to various elements that can damage the network,” Converge Chief Executive Officer Dennis Anthony H. Uy said in a statement on Friday.
The company is moving to “disaster-proofing” its network after seeing the aftermath of typhoon Odette. According to the national disaster management council, the typhoon damaged infrastructure worth P17.38 billion as of Feb. 3. Converge said it is still working to service its typhoon-affected clients in Cebu, encountering trouble with impassable streets. The company said its equipment is prepared to serve its clients, however, the infrastructure needed is still undergoing repairs.“We look forward to working with local and national government agencies to ensure that we can roll out more underground cables at the soonest possible time,” Mr. Uy said.Keren Concepcion G.