Palawan-Iloilo Cable System

Overview

The Palawan-Iloilo Cable System is a regional submarine cable system operating within the Philippines. It connects two landing points in the country: San Jose de Buenavista and Taytay.

Route and Landings

San Jose de Buenavista, Philippines:

• One of the two landing points for the Palawan-Iloilo Cable System, located in the province of Aklan on the island of Panay.

Taytay, Philippines:

• The second landing point for the cable system, situated in the municipality of Taytay, also in the province of Palawan.

Ownership and Operators

The cable is operated by PLDT (Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company), a leading telecommunications company in the Philippines.

Status and Timeline

The Palawan-Iloilo Cable System was Ready for Service (RFS) in 2014. The status of the cable is unknown.

Strategic Context

This submarine cable system connects two points within the Philippines, supporting telecommunications, internet access, and enterprise connectivity across the country. The Philippines, with its numerous islands, relies on domestic submarine cables to provide broadband services beyond its main islands.