NAGA CITY, Philippines 鈥 Camarines Sur is rapidly advancing as a major growth center in the Bicol Region, registering a 4.9% economic expansion in 2024, significantly higher than its 2023 pace of 3.2%, and contributing 32.9% of the region鈥檚 gross domestic product. Tourism continues to be a key driver of activity in the province. In 2025, Camarines Sur welcomed over 720,000 visitors, topping regional destination arrivals and underscoring its rising appeal for leisure, faith鈥慴ased, and nature鈥慴ased travel. Highlights include globally known attractions such as the Caramoan Islands, the Camarines Sur Water Complex, and annual celebrations like the Penafrancia Fiesta and Kaogma Festival.
As tourism, education, and commerce expand, the need for fast, reliable connectivity has become fundamental to local development. Globe is responding with strategic network investments to enhance both 5G availability and LTE performance across urban, suburban, coastal, and rural communities in the province.
Globe鈥檚 latest network upgrades deliver broader 5G coverage in Naga City. These expansions support high鈥慸emand mobile uses such as real鈥憈ime communications, online learning, video conferencing, e鈥慶ommerce, cloud鈥慴ased operations, and rich media tourism engagement. In addition to expanded 5G, Globe has strengthened LTE service in surrounding municipalities such as Nabua, Ragay, Bula,听Buhi, Bombon,听Tinambac,听Siruma, San Jose, Ocampo, and听Minalabac, resulting in more consistent mobile speeds, reduced network congestion, and improved coverage even in fringe areas. These enhancements make digital access more reliable for students, micro鈥慹ntrepreneurs, professionals, families, and local government units.
鈥淐amarines Sur is not just a destination for听visitors,听it is an emerging center for digital learning, enterprise, and opportunity,鈥 said听Jenefere听Mangurali-Macatangay, Territory Business Head. 鈥淭o accelerate that growth, dependable mobile connectivity is essential. Globe鈥檚 expanded 5G and stronger LTE footprint ensures that people across the province can learn, work, and do business with confidence, wherever they are.鈥
Independent performance benchmarks reinforce Globe鈥檚 leadership in network quality. In Ookla鈥檚 2025听Speedtest庐 Verified Results, Globe was recognized as the Most Consistent Mobile and Fixed Network in the Philippines, reflecting strength in delivering dependable performance across wide geographic areas and diverse usage patterns.
Globe鈥檚 infrastructure buildouts are complemented by accessible mobile offers designed to make high鈥憅uality connectivity practical and inclusive. Plans like GO+99, which bundles data, texts and vouchers, and TM EasySURF50 5G, which delivers affordable internet access for students and families, help ensure that more residents can听benefit听from Globe鈥檚 network enhancements.
As the province continues to advance as a tourism magnet, education hub, and entrepreneurial landscape, Globe鈥檚 strengthened mobile network provides the digital foundation necessary to support the region鈥檚 evolving ambitions.
With Globe鈥檚 expanded 5G footprint and improved LTE coverage,听people听and enterprises in Camarines Sur are better equipped to connect, innovate, engage, and compete in the digital economy.
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