Eastern Communications, the Philippines’ pioneering telecommunications company and ICT solutions provider, proudly announces its victory at the Asian Technology Excellence Awards (ATEA) 2024. The telco provider won the Philippines Technology Excellence Award in the Infrastructure Technology – Telecommunications category for its groundbreaking Philippine Domestic Submarine Cable Network (PDSCN) project, a major initiative aimed at strengthening the nation’s telecommunications infrastructure amidst natural calamities.
for its groundbreaking Philippine Domestic Submarine Cable Network (PDSCN) project, a major
telecommunications company and ICT solutions provider, proudly announces its victory at the
Asian Technology Excellence Awards (ATEA) 2024. The telco provider won the Philippines
Technology Excellence Award in the Infrastructure Technology – Telecommunications category
for its groundbreaking Philippine Domestic Submarine Cable Network (PDSCN) project, a major
initiative aimed at strengthening the nation’s telecommunications infrastructure amidst natural
calamities.
“The Philippines is prone to typhoons and in some remote areas, connectivity is not even
stable on regular days. The PDSCN project is more than just an infrastructure development and
our goal is to ensure that unserved and underserved areas have access to reliable and resilient
internet services, even in the face of natural disasters,” said Delfin Lopez, AVP and Head of
Network Planning, Engineering and Implementation at Eastern Communications.
Eastern Communications receives recognition at the 2024 Asian Technology Excellence Awards in Conrad, Bangkok
[From L to R:] Eastern Communications Team: Brand Communications Head Hannah Lazatin, AVP & Head of NPEI Delfin Lopez,
Outside Plant Director-NPEI Felipe Paez Jr., Co-Coordinator Vince Tempongko, and Brand Communications Supervisor Angelou
Leonardo.
The award, presented by the Asian Business Review Magazine, celebrates the top
technological innovators across the region, recognizing exceptional companies that are
redefining industries and driving digital transformation. Eastern Communications’ victory in the
telecommunications category underscores the company’s pivotal role in addressing the
country’s communication vulnerabilities and supporting the ongoing digital evolution.
Apart from this, Eastern’s nationwide infrastructure and expansion efforts also gained
global recognition and was previously awarded the Telecom Infrastructure Deployment category
at the 2024 Carrier Community Global Awards in Berlin, Germany in June 2024.
Eastern Communications’ Co-Coordinator, Vince Tempongko, extended his congratulations to fellow innovators and
award recipients during his acceptance speech.
Stronger connectivity for all
The PDSCN is the result of a strategic partnership between Eastern Communications,
Globe Group, and InfiniVAN. With a PHP 4.3 billion investment, the project extended the reach
of high-speed internet to underserved areas and ensured the creation of alternative routes for
data transmission, minimizing the risk of service disruptions during calamities.
Through this, Eastern Communications significantly bolstered its presence in Visayas
and Mindanao with 33 points of interconnection spanning multiple regions. This extensive
network provides enhanced connectivity for every Filipino, laying the foundation for digital
inclusion across the archipelago and ensuring that the Philippines remains competitive in the
digital age.
As the telco provider celebrates its achievement at the ATEA, Eastern Communications
remains steadfast in its goal to be at the forefront of the country’s digital transformation journey.
The recognition not only highlights the success of the PDSCN project but also affirms the
company’s role as a leader in providing resilient and reliable connectivity solutions across the
Philippines.
For more information about Eastern Communications and its initiatives, contact 5300-
7000 or visit www.eastern.com.ph.
About Eastern Communications:
Eastern Communications, the Philippine premier telecommunications company, and ICT
solutions provider, has provided reliable connectivity and advanced business tools to
enterprises and emerging businesses for 145 years. The company offers custom solutions from
an extensive portfolio of services that include Connectivity Solutions, Network Solutions,
Security Solutions, Cloud and Data Center Solutions, and Business Applications. It continues to
be the solutions partner of choice for the biggest industry players in the country through its
unique brand of “High Tech” and its “High Touch” service. Eastern Communications was
recognized for its customer-centric business approach at the 2023 Asian Experience Awards
and the B2B Client Initiative category at the Asian Telecom Awards, among other prestigious
accolades.
