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Globe is providing free roaming services to Filipinos in Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam in the wake of a destructive quake that struck the region Friday.This immediate assistance will help Filipinos in affected areas reach their loved ones and access essential services, a press release from Globe said.Starting Friday evening, , March 28, Filipinos in Myanmar would  receive P500 worth of roaming credits for outgoing calls, receiving incoming calls, and sending SMS to their loved ones.  Globe Prepaid and TM users will receive the support in the form of prepaid load, while Globe Postpaid users will get a bill adjustment.Meanwhile, all Globe customers in Thailand and Vietnam can access 1GB of data, 15 minutes of calls, and 15 SMS credits, all valid for 7 days.There is no regist...

Globe is expanding access to reliable telecom services in rural communities with a cost-efficient green technology that addresses long-standing barriers to digital inclusion.For years, delivering mobile coverage to far-flung areas demanded substantial investments in large-scale macro cell sites, where the high costs of equipment, site leasing or acquisition, and maintenance made reliable 2G and LTE service financially unfeasible in sparsely populated regions, a press release from Globe said.Through a solution called RuralLink, Globe aims to address these challenges to narrow the digital divide and expand its coverage.“Providing connectivity to all Filipinos demands solutions that are both cost-efficient and eco-friendly. Through our strategic partnerships, we are pushing the bo...

Property giant Megaworld is further ramping up its office portfolio by investing P30-billion in the next five years to build new office buildings, as well as reinvent, reinvigorate, and reimagine its existing office developments in its various townships across the Philippines.These new office developments will soon rise within Megaworld townships in Bulacan, Pampanga, Bacolod, Iloilo, Cebu, Davao, Metro Manila, and other new growth areas where Megaworld townships will be built. All these office developments will be LEED-registered and certified, and packed with sustainability features and several new amenities, a press release from Megaworld said.“We are optimistic about the office sector in the Philippines, particularly as more international companies continue to come in, either t...

A Globe’s DTP learning session at the Bago City College*Over 3,000 students from 15 schools across the country are now equipped with knowledge on digital safety, cybersecurity, and responsible AI use after taking part in Globe’s Digital Thumbprint Program (DTP) Learning Sessions in February, in line with the company’s long-going Safer Internet campaign.In keeping with its advocacy on responsible digital citizenship, Globe mobilized employee volunteers in the February rollout of DTP, in support of the Safer Internet Day theme “Digital Bayanihan, para Kabataang Ligtas at Protektado Online”, a press release from Globe said.“Globe remains steadfast in its mission to create a secure and responsible digital space for Filipinos. By bringing DTP to the ground and educating the youth on...

defaultNot everyone is built for the hustle and bustle of urban city life. Home is where you should feel peaceful and at ease. There are plenty of properties Negros Occidental has to offer that fits the bill. Specifically, future homeowners are looking at stunning investment lots in Sagay City.What’s in SagaySagay City is an ice cream cone-shaped city located at the northern tip of Negros. It’s a city filled with rich history, a vibrant community, and some of the most scenic land and seascapes on the island. The city was formerly called Arguelles and was later renamed after the semi-spherical sigay shells found in the area. As a coastal city, Sagay is also home to gorgeous beaches with white sand islands just off the coast.Building a life in Sagay City is a dream for any as...

The 917Ventures, one of Southeast Asia’s largest venture builders and the innovation arm of Globe, has partnered with GSMA Open Gateway to integrate Concati, its API marketplace, into a global initiative that enables a common interoperable network using open standard interfaces.Concati is the newest addition to 917Ventures’ portfolio. It connects developers and businesses to a wide range of APIs making it easier to unlock, simplify, and monetize digital capabilities, driving faster innovation and supporting growth across various industries.The partnership with GSMA Open Gateway strengthens Concati’s mission to foster a global, collaborative ecosystem that drives efficiency, scalability, and technological advancement.“Concati is more than just an API marketplace— it’s a catalyst...

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) Philippines has reached a sustainability milestone by transitioning to 100 percent renewable energy across all its operational data centers in the Philippines. This milestone aligns with Globe’s science-based net-zero targets and the STT GDC group’s commitment to achieve carbon neutral operations by 2030.The transition to fully renewable energy for its electricity requirements was accomplished through strategic collaborations with Retail Electricity Suppliers (RES) supplying Renewable Energy (RE) or its equivalent  renewable energy certificates. STT GDC also adopted innovative energy solutions, such as utilization of rooftop solar for Electric Vehicle (EV) charging and EV in the operations of the company, a press release said.“Operati...