BREAKING: Philippine telecom giant PLDT deployed Starlink to keep earthquake-hit Mindanao connected after power outages disrupted ground networks. 🇵🇭🛰️
• Connected two provincial hospitals in Malungon and Alabel
• Supported emergency command centers and rescue operations
• Response teams were deployed across South Cotabato and General Santos City
• Deployment was coordinated with the Philippine government and local authorities
• Provided backup connectivity while regular services were restored
Starlink is increasingly being used as a critical backup when terrestrial networks go down.