Globe digitally transforms Semirara Island
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The Philippines’ Globe Telecom worked with the nation’s largest coal producer Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) to digitally transform Semirara Island in Antique.
The 55 square kilometer island is home to the Philippines’ richest coal reserves, and is home to a number of coal workers and their families who rely on mobile connectivity a digital applications in their daily life.
As part of the project, Globe, SMPC and the local government collaborated to upgrade all mobile towers in the island with LTE technology.
The partners are also adopting a modern payroll solution for the mining company in collaboration with Ant Financial subsidiary Mynt and Ayala that takes advantage of Globe’s GCash mobile money service.
In addition, Globe will work with public and private high schools in the island on digitally-enabled education initiatives.
The Digital Thumbprint Program, developed by Globe in conjunction with Singtel and its Australian subsidiary Optus, has already been used to aid the education of 1.9 million students across the Philippines.
Questions & Answers
Q.What was the main goal of the digital transformation project on Semirara Island?
What was the main goal of the digital transformation project on Semirara Island?
The project aimed to upgrade mobile connectivity for the coal workers and their families on the island. It also sought to introduce digital applications to support their daily lives and the mining company's operations.
Q.Which organisations collaborated on the digital transformation initiative?
Which organisations collaborated on the digital transformation initiative?
Globe Telecom, Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC), and the local government worked together on the project. Mynt and Ayala also collaborated on the modern payroll solution for SMPC.
Q.How will the project benefit the schools on Semirara Island?
How will the project benefit the schools on Semirara Island?
Globe will work with public and private high schools on the island to implement digitally-enabled education initiatives. This includes using the Digital Thumbprint Program, which has aided many students across the Philippines.
Q.What specific technological upgrade was implemented for mobile services?
What specific technological upgrade was implemented for mobile services?
All mobile towers on Semirara Island were upgraded with LTE technology. This enhances mobile connectivity for the residents and workers living on the 55 square kilometre island.
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