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MANILA, Philippines – Globe Telecom Inc. has deployed restoration teams to quake-hit areas after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake off Sarangani disrupted network services across parts of Southern Mindanao.

As of Monday afternoon, the telco said service disruptions had been reported in about 30 municipalities across nine provinces.

READ: ‘Destructive’ intensity felt after earthquake off Sarangani — Phivolcs

In a statement, Globe said it activated emergency response protocols and is coordinating with authorities and partners to assess the quake’s impact on communities and telecom infrastructure.