Stay connected for free: These telcos aids those affected by ‘Crising’, habagat

Telecommunications companies are offering free unlimited calls and data to users amid the heavy rains and severe flooding brought about by the southwest monsoon and Severe Tropical Storm Crising. On July 22, Globe announced that Globe Prepaid and TM subscribers would receive free unlimited calls and texts to all networks, 100MB of data for all apps, and an additional 100MB for Facebook, Viber, and more — valid for one day. Meanwhile, Globe At Home Prepaid Wi-Fi eligible users can access 5GB of free open data valid for three days. GFiber Prepaid subscribers in affected areas are also getting a three-day promo extension. Payment due dates for Globe Postpaid and GFiber Postpaid customers are extended to help ease the burden as communities face inclement weather. In addition, Globe is inviting customers to use their Globe Rewards points to donate to different relief efforts like the Ayala Foundation’s Hapag Movement through the GlobeOne app, donations are also accepted via GCash. Meanwhile, Smart and PLDT have similar offers for affected customers. Subscribers in the following areas get free calls, text, and 250MB of data: Angono, Bataan, Bulacan, Cainta, Las Piñas, Marikina, Mindoro, Pampanga, Pangasinan, Pasig, Tarlac, Taytay, and Zambales. PLDT Office in Session Road in Baguio City is also open for Libreng Tawag and charging, while PLDT Dasmariñas and PLDT Imus Aguinaldo Hwy. offer free Wi-Fi. Therefore, Smart Prepaid Loan-A-Load and TNT Utang na Load are available for users. These offerings allow subscribers to borrow mobile load that they can use in emergencies. Users can also contact Smart Cares Crisis Hotline at (+63288457799) if they need help with connecting with family members and receiving safety advisories.