Globe underscored the growing need to recognize internet access as a basic human right during its Blueprint by Globe event, calling attention to its role in human development, economic growth, and national resilience. The company said the Philippines can no longer view connectivity through the narrow lens of signal bars or speed tests; what truly matters is how a reliable connection enables daily life, shaping how Filipinos learn, work, communicate, and recover during crises.
“Connectivity should support the progress of Filipinos and the progress of the country,” said Globe President and Chief Executive Officer Carl Cruz. “It is essential to how people move forward.”
Globe said reliability has become the defining measure of meaningful digital participation. Internet connection must be consistent in everyday use and dependable in moments of crisis so families, businesses, and institutions can stay connected when it matters most. This perspective guides the company’s ongoing work to strengthen the digital experiences of the communities it serves.
The company emphasized the need for technology to deliver clear value. Innovation, Globe said, matters only when it strengthens dignity, productivity, and resilience. This principle informs the company’s continued investments in infrastructure and digital platforms that respond to real needs in daily life. “Tools matter only if they help people live better and work smarter,” Cruz said. “Our responsibility is to build infrastructure that supports real progress for real people.”
This commitment to meaningful innovation extends to Globe’s support for policies that enable better digital access nationwide, including the Philippine Building Act, which recently passed the House of Representatives on third and final reading.
The measure aims to update the country’s decades-old National Building Code, but Globe noted it still needs stronger provisions for basic information and communications technology (ICT) facilities in all developments.
Clearer standards, the company said, would help improve indoor service quality and give communities better broadband access from day one. Globe believes this direction supports more inclusive growth by ensuring digital connectivity is built into the places where Filipinos live, work, and learn.
Globe enters 2026 after a record year marked by network consistency recognitions and advancements in satellite-enabled services. These achievements signal momentum, yet the company noted they are only proof points. Globe’s broader ambition is to help build a Philippines where geography does not dictate opportunity and where connectivity empowers every household and enterprise.
“The country deserves connectivity that holds, that includes, and that empowers,” Cruz said. “When we make every connection count, the entire nation moves forward.”
