Philippine News Agency
Filipinos in Afghanistan given free phone load, roaming services
Globe Telecom is offering free roaming credits to Filipinos in Afghanistan for urgent calls, texts, and data to connect with loved ones and coordinate evacuation.
Subscribers need to ensure they are connected to Globe's roaming partner, Roshan, to avail of the service.
Smart Communications is also providing free roaming services, including prepaid load and a Roam Lite 250 subscription, to Filipinos in Afghanistan.
Smart President and CEO Al Panlilio highlighted the importance of communication during the crisis.
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) raised Alert Level 4 for Afghanistan following the Taliban's takeover and the withdrawal of US forces.
The DFA advised Filipinos in Afghanistan to prepare for a mandatory evacuation.
The Philippine government is working to evacuate approximately 170 Filipinos from Afghanistan.
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