Six individuals were arrested in different cable theft incidents in Manila. Globe, in collaboration with local authorities, arrested these thieves as part of its nationwide campaign against cable theft. The incidents affected Globe’s business customers, including banks and medical facilities.
According to Globe, on Sept. 20, suspects Edwin Zulueta, Kyle Epola, Joenel Caparas, and Jennerold Ellore were caught stealing 200 pairs of Innove copper cable wires, affecting four circuits serving banks, clinics, and an electronic store on M.H. Del Pilar Street, Malate, Manila. They were taken to the Manila Police District Station 5 for further investigation.
Three days later, another suspect stole 200 pairs of multi-pair cables measuring 12.5 meters on Maria Orosa Street corner UN Avenue, disrupting services in six circuits serving banks and clinics. The suspect was handed over to the nearest police station.
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In a separate incident, Jayson Picardo from Paco, Manila, was caught stealing 100 pairs of Innove copper cable wire, affecting nine circuits servicing banks, groceries, and clinics in the area. He was arrested by the Bantay Kable National Capital Region special operations team on Oct. 20 and evidence was submitted to the Criminal Investigation Section of MPD Police Station 5.
These incidents affected Globe customers, impacting the company’s efforts to ensure continuous connectivity.
“By joining forces with local agencies, we are not just combating cable theft, we are safeguarding the very connections that bind our community together,” said Gerardo Recio, head of Globe Enterprise and Corporate Operations (ECOPS).
Globe has reported 1,181 cable theft incidents in the first half of the year, with a significant increase in June. To counter this, they aim to strengthen enforcement by working closely with local authorities and promoting public vigilance.
As a preventive measure, Globe plans to replace copper wires with fiber optics, which are more reliable and have no resale value, making them less attractive to thieves.