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   For the second time since the launch of i-rEcover, i-rEcycle program a year ago,  McDonald’s Philippines again donated hundreds of old cellular phones, batteries, and chargers to support the recycling program initiated by Nokia Philippines, Globe Telecom, Ayala Foundation, Inc., and Philippine Tarsier Foundation, Inc. (PTFI).                  The new donation of 398 items was in addition to the 613 defective mobile phones and accessories which...Read more »

A recent network benchmark test conducted by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), comparing the Grade of Service and overall signal quality of both Globe Telecom and Smart Communications against NTC Cellular Mobile Telephone System (CMTS) standards showed the Globe legacy network outperforming competition’s recently modernized network in terms of grade of service.   The Globe legacy network also performed at parity with the upgraded...Read more »

TATTOO Black, the premium mobile broadband stick powered by LTE makes a blazing entrance as it raffles off all-expense paid trips to the Singapore Grand Race happening on September 21-23. Boasting of only the best line-up of broadband customer service, Tattoo Black subscribers will enjoy not just the fastest speed but unparalleled customer service plus exclusive perks and freebies for a broadband experience...Read more »

Globe Telecom is now gearing up to offer the new Nano-SIMs in Globe Stores this September as it provides subscribers a new and better mobile experience.               The Nano-SIMs are new generation subscriber identity module (SIM) cards for the latest generation of smartphones and handsets running on the most modern mobile network technologies. Globe has ordered as much as 5x more Nano-SIMs than its...Read more »

Globe Business recently backed CloudCamp 2012, one of the world’s biggest gathering of early adapters, proponents and developers of cloud solutions and related technologies in the country. CloudCamp is a series of conferences held around the world each year, conceptualized by those who adopted cloud computing in its infancy so they can have a venue in discussing issues about it. Using a unique...Read more »

Innovative policy allows prepaid subs enjoy load validity longer As a proactive measure to assist its subscribers in closely monitoring their prepaid credits or load, Globe Telecom is actively promoting an efficient tool to help consumers track their load balance and trace their usage.                 KD Dizon, Head of Globe Prepaid, said in a recent interview on national television that its prepaid service called...Read more »

Key officials from Globe Business have confirmed that it has enabled more of its clients to adopt Internet Protocol version 6, or IPv6, as its core network now currently supports this new IP addressing scheme. This advancement has enabled its customers to access both IPv6 and IPv4 websites.                 “IPv6 is generally considered as the ‘next-generation IP,’ with its 128-bit address space supporting...Read more »

Manila, September 5, 2012 -- The U.S. Embassy in Manila is pleased to share with you a short video featuring the historic U.S. Ambassador’s Residence in Baguio City which was recently included in the U.S. Secretary of State’s Register of Culturally Significant Property. Manila historian and cultural activist Carlos Celdran leads viewers on a virtual tour through the nooks and crannies of this...Read more »

The Filipinos’ penchant for unlimited text messaging and voice calls coupled with the growing popularity of mobile internet browsing have given a significant boost to Globe Telecom’s mobile revenues this year. For the first half of 2012, Globe mobile revenues reached P33.3 billion, P1.9 billion higher than the figure for the same period last year.  Mobile revenues account for 82% of Globe consolidated...Read more »

A study commissioned by Globe Business showed that about 50% of small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) run the risk of experiencing financial or operational difficulties and may close-shop within three years. The study cited limited capacity-building in running the various facets of a business as the main reason behind the difficulties encountered by entrepreneurs. Manny Escosa, Head of Marketing for the Small and...Read more »

Philippine Development Foundation (PhilDev) and Developers Connect Philippines (DevCon) to Host Entrepreneurship Camp at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Cebu City on October 5-7, 2012. CEBU CITY, Philippines (September 5, 2012) – Philippine Development Foundation (PhilDev) and Developers Connect (DevCon) Philippines cordially invite local technopreneur groups in Cebu to submit applications for Hack2Hatch: from Hacker to Founder {h2H}. At h2H, local tech developers...Read more »

One of the oldest and most active art organizations in Cebu will be celebrating the farewell performance of the International premier danseur Nicolas Pacaña.  Ballet Center of Cebu, will be producing the full- length ballet masterpiece, “Romeo and Juliet” on August 24, 25, 31 and September 1 at the Onstage Cebu, Ayala Cinema One. “Nicolas deserves his swan song,” says co-artistic director of...Read more »