No Globe service disruption despite Zambo tower blast

MANILA, Philippines - An improvised bomb exploded early Tuesday morning in a Globe Telecom cell site in Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte, injuring a security guard on duty at the telecommunications tower. 

In answer to reports, Globe said the Zamboanga cell site suffered no significant damage and that there has been no disruption in telecommunications services in the area.

“Our guard on duty suffered very minor injuries, and was immediately given treatment at a nearby Siocon medical clinic. Despite the unfortunate incident, our subscribers did not experience any service disruption as all mobile services are up and running in the Zamboanga area,” Globe corporate communications head Yoly Crisanto said in a statement.