Globe donates P1M to WWF-Philippines
GLOBE Telecom further strengthens its environmental advocacy through a partnership with World Wildlife Fund (WWF)-Philippines, starting with a donation of P1 million to WWF’s Philippine Fund for Nature and a possible collaboration on eco-tourism using Globe GCASH.
Nokia Philippines welcomes new general manager
NOKIA recently announced the appointment of Dharmesh Goshalia as general manager of its Philippine offices. Goshalia will also handle the position of head of Sales at the company.
As the new general manager of Nokia Philippines, Goshalia, or Gosh to colleagues, brings with him formidable...
PIA partners with Globe for SMS broadcast facility
THE Philippine Information Agency (PIA), the official information arm of the government, partners with Globe Telecom for a Short Message Service (SMS) broadcast facility that aims to use text messaging as a faster means to disseminate relevant advisories, news and updates nationwide.
“The...
Banco Filipino can reopen even if BSP appeals case
AN OFFICIAL of the Banco Filipino Savings and Mortgage Bank (BFSB) said the thrift bank can operate soon even if its opponents will appeal the decision with the Supreme Court.
“The New Central Bank Law says that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas can summarily close a bank under Section 30...
Weak exports, underspending saps Philippine economy in 2011
PUBLIC underspending on infrastructure and weak export receipts sapped the country's economic growth in 2011 after posting only 3.7 percent, just half of the 7.6 percent expansion registered in the previous year.
Tattoo@Home beefs-up 2012 product portfolio
TATTOO, the flagship broadband brand of Globe Telecom, unveils its new line-up of broadband offers for consumers that offer superior and customizable speeds and the best value-for-money packages in the market today.
Chat all you want with Globe BlackBerry Chat
THE BlackBerry has definitely evolved from being a handset for top executives and business honchos to being a device enjoyed by young professionals and students alike, thanks to its innovative features that take the smartphone experience to a whole new level.
Globe DUO expands service to 49 areas
GLOBE DUO, the breakthrough mobile and landline service in one that allows subscribers to make unlimited calls to landlines and other DUO users with only one phone, one SIM and one billing, has expanded coverage to 49 key areas in the country, staying close to its target of nationwide coverage...
Globe reaches out to customers thru more service channels
SUBSCRIBERS of Globe Telecom are in for a better experience with more customer service channels that would immediately respond to customer needs and queries.
In a pioneering move, Globe launched new online channels to provide subscribers a variety of options where they can easily ask for...
Globe recognized as 1st Philippine telco to achieve MEF certifications
THE Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) recently gave recognition to Globe Telecom as the first telecommunication company to achieve MEF certifications in the Philippines.
Upscale Cagayan de Oro salon gets fewer customers after Sendong
DECEMBER is the most profitable month for U-Salon, an upscale beauty and wellness center in Cagayan de Oro.
But not last year.
During that month, tropical storm Sendong destroyed thousands of families' homes and damaged the city's main water and power lines.
As a result,...
US BPO bill ‘would affect local employment’
LABOR Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz admitted on Wednesday that a proposed law that would discourage American companies from outsourcing its operations will definitely affect the country’s employment sector.
Globe launches bill cap on data plans
GLOBE Telecom recently made its Postpaid PowerSurf plans even better with the implementation of a P999 bill cap to help users avoid bill shock.
POEA eyes Australian jobs markets in 2012
THE Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) is eyeing job opportunities for nurses and skilled workers in Australia next year.
SingTel Group collaborates with GSMA’s initiative
SINGAPORE -- Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) with its wholly-owned subsidiary, Optus, and regional mobile associates will jointly participate in the GSMA's Mobile Energy Efficiency (MEE) Benchmarking initiative.
Through this exercise, a benchmark will be developed for the...
Exporters told to take advantage of Chinese market
WITH China's rapidly growing middle-class market and increasingly affluent lifestyles, the government urged Filipino exporters to look for opportunities in this nation of 1.3 billion.
This developed as the Association Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) that includes the Philippines has...
Headset maker wants partnership for iPhone4S
PLANTRONICS, a global leader in audio communications for businesses and consumers, said it is planning to partner with Smart Telecommunications Inc. for the voice-guided pairing in the yet to be launched iPhone 4S.
According to Josh Doctolero, senior country manager for Plantronics B.V....
PAL surprised over inclusion in impeachment case
THE Philippine Airlines Inc. (PAL) management on Thursday admitted being surprised over the inclusion of one of its cases in the impeachment complaint filed against Supreme Court (SC) Chief Justice Renato Corona. In an interview, PAL president Jaime Bautista said they were not...
Mobile data to sustain business momentum for Globe
WITH the rapid penetration of social media and availability of more affordable smartphones among Filipino mobile phone owners, Globe Telecom looks at its mobile data business to sustain momentum after the segment posted substantial growth in revenues in the third quarter of 2011.
Globe backs forum on use of ICT in education
AS PART of its advocacy to promote the use information and communications technology (ICT) in uplifting the quality of education in the country, Globe Telecom supported the recently held “TechTutor III: Paradigm Shift in ICT Learning to Reach the Unreached.”
Sun.Star, other companies join OFW expo
MANILA -- More than a hundred companies from different areas in the country participated in the 8th Mega Balikbayan OFW Expo, which opened Friday at Megatrade Halls 2 and 3 in SM Megamall, Pasig City.
Cherry Mobile aims to be the alternative in smartphone market
THE increasing availability and demand for Internet-capable devices have prompted a Filipino-owned phone manufacturer to go up against the early entrants into the smartphone and tablet business.
Saying it has no choice but to diversify, Cherry Mobile recently launched a slew of Android...
Globe supports lowering of SMS interconnection access rates
GLOBE Telecom supports the National Telecommunications Commission’s (NTC) initiative to lower SMS interconnection access rates to 15 centavos and has fully complied with the NTC memorandum.
Philippines ‘to miss economic target’ this year
EFFECTS of a series of typhoons and weaker global trade will cut the Philippines' chances of keeping its growth target this year, economists said Monday.
Exporters told to turn to domestic market
WITH global trade weakening, Philippine exporters and manufacturers are being advised to set their sights on the domestic market this holiday season.
"For one, the Filipinos are in love with Christmas that consumer spending for the holidays happen all year-round, with the peak period...
