Majority of cable thefts happening in Greater Manila Area: Globe

In a report on Wednesday, the telecommunications giant said there was an average of 245 cable theft incidents per month in the first half of the year, with a total of 1,472 cases across the country. (Pexels Photo)

By Raymond Carl Dela Cruz, Philippine News Agency

MANILA – Telecommunications firm Globe on Wednesday reported that a significant chunk of all cable thefts in the country occurred in the Greater Manila Area (GMA) in the first half of 2024, followed by the Visayas and Southern Luzon.

In a report on Wednesday, the telecommunications giant said there was an average of 245 cable theft incidents per month in the first half of the year, with a total of 1,472 cases across the country.

GMA has 906 incidents during the period, followed by the Visayas with 179, Southern Luzon with 135, Northern Luzon with 125, and Mindanao with 119.

Joel Agustin, Globe’s head of service planning and engineering, said cable theft causes significant disruptions in internet connectivity and sets back the company’s efforts to expand its network reach.

“Each time a thief cuts even one cable for their own selfish motives, hundreds of our customers– individuals and businesses– are affected, including those engaged in the delivery of essential services.

The impact is, thus, magnified,” Agustin said.

He called on the public to be vigilant and report cases of cable theft to the nearest barangay or police station.

“By working together, Globe and the community can combat this problem and ensure continuous service for all,” he said.