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Globe is continuing its journey to greening their network through eco-friendly batteries as efficient backup power for its core network sites, which handles numerous critical communications services, including voice, data, and SMS.Given its sustainability strategy in incorporating more green solutions into its operations, Globe has deployed Sodium Nickel batteries for its core network sites which house high-capacity communication platforms and facilities to reduce the need for frequent replacements.To date, more than half of its core network sites are already fully or partially using sodium nickel batteries, with the rest to follow suit.This is part of Globe’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including SDG No. 9, which fosters infrastructure and i...

Emperador Inc., a global spirits company headquartered in the Philippines, takes another historic milestone as it officially joins major global companies in the Straits Times Index (STI) after meeting all the eligibility requirements. Emperador’s inclusion in the STI, which is the first for a Philippine company, will take effect at the start of trading on September 19, 2022.STI is a market capitalization weighted index that tracks the performance of the top 30 companies listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX). It is widely followed by investors as the benchmark for the Singapore market.The inclusion of Emperador in the STI will expose the company to a larger base of institutional and retail investors as well as active and passive funds.“It is an honor to be the first and only Ph...

Creating a new avenue of connectivity to reach more Filipinos, Globe has fired up over 200 stores across the country as pioneer hubs of its newly-launched TMBayan Fiber WiFi, a prepaid WiFi service that aims to deliver reliable and affordable connectivity for community use via fiber connectivity.With TMBayan Fiber WiFi, Globe’s first foray into prepaid fiber, neighborhood tambayans will be powered by Globe’s fast and reliable fiber and available at affordable rates to community members who rely on connectivity for school, work, gaming, entertainment, and other online activities.Globe launched its first prepaid community fiber initially in 53 areas in the National Capital Region (NCR); 89 in Luzon including Bulacan, Pampanga, Cavite, and Laguna; 31 in Visayas, specifically, Cebu; an...

Teleperformance (TP) Philippines recently won four awards for its pandemic and nation building efforts at the recent 19th Philippine Quill Awards organized by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines.Among the awards Teleperformance received are recognition for four of its efforts – COVID-19 communication portal, 1Question Job Interview Bot, English Communication Webinar Series, and the Teleperformance Molino Recruitment Center Virtual Groundbreaking Event, a press release from the firm said.Teleperformance received an Award of Merit for the COVID-19 Employee Communication Microsite, a bespoke communications hub launched in the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines. The program resulted in a high rate of employee compliance to TP’s Hea...

Globe joins Philippine cable and telecommunications providers in launching “Oplan Kontra Putol,” which condemns rampant cable theft that causes network disruptions and deprives customers of seamless connectivity.The industry-wide initiative seeks to inform the public about illegal cable-cutting and the disruption it brings to families and communities. It involves consumer education, deployment of efficient security and patrolling systems, and close cooperation with local authorities and government units.“Together with our customers, we have been victimized by perpetrators who steal and sell the copper wires for profit, or recklessly cut and damage our cable wires without regard to the disruption it causes to our internet and cable service. This illegal act robs our customers of the...

Shop and Dine and get amazing benefits from participating SM Stores and Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod and Iloilo.The promotion entitles hotel guests to Php 200 off for every Php 2,000 single – receipt spend at the participating SM Stores by presenting their Park Inn restaurant receipt or room key card at the cashier station.A hearty and affordable dining experience awaits SM Store shoppers as they can avail of a 10% discount with a cap value of Php 500 off their bill by presenting their shopping receipt of any amount at the participating restaurants and bars of Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod or Iloilo.The promo will run until September 15, 2022, and is only valid for the following participating stores; SM Store Bacolod, SM Store Iloilo (Mandurriao), and SM Store Delgado. (PR)