Internet service in Luzon faced major disruption late Monday. A fault in an undersea cable caused the outage. Residents reported slow or no internet across the island.

The Philippines’ main island, Luzon, depends heavily on stable internet. The disrupted cable links the country with regional data centers. PLDT and Globe Telecom confirmed the disruption. Both companies are working to fix the issue.

Residents in Metro Manila experienced significant issues. Connectivity dropped. This affects businesses and schools. Online classes and meetings faced delays. Many people felt frustrated by the lack of stable service.

PLDT issued a statement on Tuesday morning. The company promised to restore services soon. "Our teams are working 24/7," it stated. Globe Telecom also pledged to resolve disruptions quickly.

The disruption highlighted dependency on digital networks. Internet services became vital, especially during a pandemic. Many now work and study online. The move makes stable service key.

A similar issue occurred off the coast earlier this year. In that incident, cables damaged due to natural events. Technicians took several days to repair it.

Authorities urged the public for patience. The Department of Information and Communications Technology stated ongoing solutions. "We are looking into the issue," an official explained.

Experts advise enhancing local digital infrastructure. Redundancy and more robust systems can prevent outages. Future incidents may risk more significant disruptions.