MANILA, Philippines, Nov. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Philippines’ largest fully integrated telco PLDT will continue to expand its international cable network as the initial phase of cable construction of the Asia Direct Cable (ADC) begins.
The construction of the 9,400-kilometer subsea cable will commence in the Philippines and target completion of all landing links is end of 2023. When completed, ADC will link seven international cable landing points across East and Southeast Asia from Batangas, Philippines to Tuas, Singapore; Chung Hom Kok, Hong Kong; Maruyama, Japan; Quy Nhon, Vietnam; Sri Racha, Thailand; and Shantou, Mainland China.
“Along with PLDT’s existing international submarine cable systems, the Asia Direct Cable will boost and diversify the Philippines’ connectivity within the Asian region,” said PLDT President & CEO, Al S. Panlilio.
“ADC will strengthen not only PLDT’s…
