As of 3PM today, Smart and Sun Cellular network services remain fully available despite the arrival of Tropical Storm Mario in Luzon. A few sites have been affected due to the shutdown of commercial power after some areas experienced severe flooding but other sites continue to provide coverage. Rains are still expected over the weekend so we encourage the public to keep their mobile phones, radios and emergency lights fully charged and to be ready with their own emergency supplies.

To provide assistance to communities affected by Typhoon Mario, Smart and Sun Cellular have opened Libreng Tawag Centers for affected residents in Tonsuya Elementary School, Malabon City, Sto. Domingo Church, Quezon City and Maybunga Covered Court, Stella Mariz, Pasig City. More Libreng Tawag Centers are expected to be opened later. Smart and Sun has also joined Tulong Kapatid Foundation and PLDT-Smart Foundation in conducting relief efforts for affected communities.

These initiatives for network resiliency, rapid response and disaster preparedness are part of Smart and Sun’s #SafePH advocacy which was launched in late 2012 and is conducted year-round.