MANILA, Philippines — Globe Telecom Inc. has teamed up with Gawad Kalinga to bring affordable internet in Gawad Kalinga villages with the deployment of KonekTayo WiFi.

Through the partnership, Globe will provide access to high-speed, reliable, and low-cost internet for Gawad Kalinga village residents in Parañaque, Sta. Rosa in Laguna, and Imus in Cavite.

“During this time, internet access serves as a vital means for communities, especially for the disadvantaged, to empower them to access health services, livelihood opportunities, financial services, online education, and work from home,” Globe president and CEO Ernest Cu said.

With the support of the Parañaque, Sta. Rosa and Imus local government units, the project allows Gawad Kalinga village residents in the respective areas to connect to the internet through KonekTayo WiFi for as low as P15 per day, without any need to spend for devices, monthly fees, or modems.

KonekTayo WiFi is Globe’s fast and secure community WiFi service that aims to provide households with affordable internet.

Customers simply need to connect to a KonekTayo WiFi hotspot, purchase a promo, and surf all day.

Globe said the initiative is part of the company’s long-standing mission to sustain and develop communities by providing and enhancing internet access for underprivileged Filipinos who have zero or limited access to basic connectivity.