The recent disruption of an undersea fiber-optic cable between the Philippines and Singapore has exposed vulnerabilities in the country's Internet infrastructure, prompting a technology executive to call for more submarine cables, geographically dispersed landing stations, and stronger government protection of critical connectivity facilities.
A submarine cable cut between the Philippines and Singapore disrupted Internet services across the country, prompting Globe, PLDT and Converge ICT Solutions to reroute traffic through alternative international links.
Initial findings showed that underground fiber optic cables in Paco, Manila were damaged during drainage excavation works by a Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) subcontractor.
