GLOBE, the country’s leader in mobile, asserts that DITO continues to violate its interconnect agreement due to the latter’s refusal to pay the P622 million it owes Globe over fraudulent calls through its network. More notably, DITO did not deny the debt it owes Globe in its press statement issued on August 9.DITO’s debt increases […]
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Globe bags UN SDG Award for ‘People’ in 1st SDG Awards in the Philippines
Globe, the country’s digital solutions provider, leveraged its strength in technology to keep its 8,000 employees safe, connected, and engaged during the pandemic. With this, Globe took home the first-ever United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (UN SDG) Awards under the People Category hosted by the UN Global Compact Network Philippines (UNGCP). The Awards, which recognize […]
Globe to sell over 7,000 towers: The largest ever tower sale and leaseback transaction in the Philippines
GLOBE, a leading digital platform in the Philippines with major interests in telecommunications, financial technology, digital marketing solutions, venture capital funding for startups, corporate venture building, virtual healthcare and providing support to entertainment, announced today that it obtained Board approval for its milestone initiative to sell over 7,000 towers, of which 66 percent are located […]
Globe Business seeks digital transformation partnerships with more MSMEs
By Arjay L. Balinbin, Senior Reporter GLOBE GROUP’s Globe Business on Wednesday said it is currently reaching out to more micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the country to accelerate their digital transformation. “Globe Business seeks to go beyond the surface by helping MSMEs with innovations that accelerate business growth, expertise that guides businesses […]
Globe wants Dito to pay P622M penalty after antitrust complaint
AYALA-LED Globe Telecom has asked the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to require Dito Telecommunity to pay for interconnection penalties amounting to P622 million.The penalties were brought about by fraudulent calls placed through Dito’s network to Globe, bypassing proper voice traffic channels.An average of 1,000 fraudulent calls–identified as international in origin but masked as local calls– […]
Globe seeks more property partners in push for built-in broadband, telco space in developments
GLOBE is looking to grow its roster of property development partners as it steps up its push for built-in broadband and dedicated spaces for telco infrastructure in housing developments to ensure reliable and robust connectivity for residents.At Globe’s Rise to the Next Level event held on July 11, Globe President and Chief Executive Officer Ernest […]
Arts & Culture (07/27/22)
1 of 3 A SCENE from the play Orgullo Compound Online play tackles the impact of idealism and pride IDEALISM and uncompromising pride can lead to self-deterioration is the focus of the play Orgullo Compound, an online production written by Layeta Bucoy, a Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature Hall of Famer and multi-awarded […]
Coming of age story wins GoWATCH Film Lab grant
1 of 2 A STORY about a teenage schoolgirl who develops feelings for a nun at her school has won a film grant at Globe Virtual Hangouts GoWATCH Film Lab. In 2019, Globe’s film production arm, Globe Studios — now called ANIMA — launched its first Short Film Lab during the .giff Festival of New […]
Globe, property firms push for wider adoption of built-in broadband in developments
GLOBE Telecom, Inc. and several property firms are pushing for wider adoption of built-in broadband connections in developments. “Connectivity is a basic requirement of buyers that can be a differentiator for the property business. What we envision is when a customer steps into a property, he is ready to connect just like electricity and water […]
Globe says millions of customers report bank-related scam, spam messages
GLOBE Telecom, Inc. on Monday said it partnered with eight major banks to address bank-related scam and spam messages, which reached more than nine million in the first half of the year. “Globe regularly receives reports of scam and spam messages from eight major banks, including UnionBank (UnionBank of the Philippines, Inc.), with which it […]
KROMA brings ‘TraDigital’ entertainment to Pinoy audience
A NEW “traDigital” company backed by the 917Ventures Retirement Fund is set to revolutionize the Philippine entertainment industry with the launch of KROMA Entertainment Inc.KROMA brings together passionate content and experienced creators, the best talent, and innovative technology to produce fresh and engaging entertainment for the Filipino audience. KROMA offers entertainment for all across screens […]
Globe Business supports Mindanao MSMEs with RUSH e-commerce solution
E-COMMERCE in the Philippines is thriving as consumers turn to online shopping. Besides acting as a new channel to serve new customers, e-commerce can replace the heftier cost of leasing, building, and training staff for a new brick and mortar store. It also allows flexibility in processing orders beyond regular store hours and lets businesses […]
Globe expects P10.5-B gain from current data center; new data center deal sealed
GLOBE TELECOM, Inc. on Monday said it expects a pre-tax gain of around P10.5 billion from its current data center. The company also announced that it recently sealed its data center joint venture partnership with ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) and Ayala Corp. (AC). “Globe will recognize a pre-tax gain of around P10.5 […]
Globe Business’ ‘Negosyo Essentials’ offer special discounts, freebies to MSMEs until March 31
MICRO, small and medium-scale enterprises (MSMEs) need to stay connected to stay on top of their game, run their operations smoothly and cost-efficiently, and take advantage of new opportunities. With this in mind, Globe Business builds on its promise to be the trusted partner of every business by providing MSMEs strong support towards building better […]
GCash, Hong Kong’s TNG Wallet team up for money remittance solution
GLOBE Telecom, Inc. on Wednesday said its mobile wallet arm GCash recently partnered with Hong Kong’s TNG Wallet to provide a remittance solution for overseas Filipinos. The partnership seeks to enable Filipinos in Hong Kong to send money directly to GCash Wallet users in the Philippines via the TNG Wallet app, Globe said in an e-mailed statement. According to its […]
#StopOnlineChildAbuse: Globe marks ‘Safer Internet Day’ with webinar on online child safety, protection
GLOBE gathered key stakeholders and multi-sectoral partners this month in a webinar that seeks to boost awareness and push for sustained action toward the protection of children ag…
Overcast: Star-less 79th Golden Globe Awards goes on
The 79th Golden Globe Awards traded a star-studded telecast—which regularly draws about 18 million viewers annually—for a live-blog instead Sunday night, Jan. 9, 2022 (PH time).The…
Globe and Green Antz partner for single-use plastic avoidance and upcycling
Globe joins hands with Green Antz Builders and its distribution partners in an urgent mission to drive environmental conservation through the responsible disposal and processing of single-use plastic wastes. The partnership is a year-long engagement to responsibly dispose and process single-use plastic waste and look for potential solutions to this growing social and environmental problem. […]
Globe empowers employees and customers to create a #GlobeOfGood this Int’l Volunteer Day
Volunteerism has been a key part of Globe’s corporate culture through its various employee engagement programs. In contributing to nation-building, the company is encouraging its employees and customers to actively support community engagement programs this International Volunteer Day (IVD). IVD, as mandated by the United Nations General Assembly, is an annual celebration marked every December […]
Globe on track to end the year with 1.4M fiber lines
Globe Telecom, Inc. said it expects to have 1.4 million fiber lines by yearend, as demand for fiber connection soared during the pandemic. “We built only 50,000 ports in 2019. We built 600,000 ports in 2020. In 2021, we expect to build about 1.4 million ports and that pivot was largely driven by the change […]