Massive destruction and loss of life due to Typhoon Yolanda pushed telecommunications firms to set aside their rivalry and help desperate survivors in Visayas. In an unprecedented move, Globe Telecom and the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company group through units Smart Communications and Sun Cellular agreed to provide subscribers in several Visayas areas 25 free text messages per day for 5 days. The free SMS may be used for local and international text messages across all networks, the companies said in a joint statement Tuesday, November 12. The service will be valid from November 13 to 17 in the following areas: Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Leyte, Northern Cebu, Samar, and Tacloban City.
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