Globe Redefines Connectivity Beyond Speed at The Blueprint Q1 2026

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Globe Telecom opened the year with a bold message at its flagship quarterly media event. The Blueprint by Globe where connectivity is no longer about speed, but about consistent, reliable service, affordability, and easy access.

Carl Cruz, President and CEO of Globe, delivers his remarks during the Q1 2026 edition of The Blue Print by Globe, emphasizing Globe’s vision of “Every Filipino Connected” as a fifth essential utility, underscoring technology and innovation as a bridge to opportunity, resilience, and inclusive growth.

Held at The Globe Tower, the event showcased how Globe is strengthening the way Filipinos live, work, and connect by treating internet service as a non‑negotiable lifeline. With the theme “Every Filipino Connected,” Globe unveiled innovations and milestones across its portfolio, underscoring its mission to ensure that every Filipino partakes in the benefits of the digital economy.

Among the highlights was Globe’s pioneering partnership with Starlink’s Direct‑to‑Cell satellite technology. Following the live pilot trial, Globe and Starlink are preparing to expand testing across additional locations and operational scenarios.

Globe also celebrated its recognition by Ookla® as the country’s most reliable mobile and broadband network, with consistency scores that set new benchmarks for the industry. This achievement reinforces Globe’s commitment to deliver “Connectivity You Can Count On”, “Connectivity for Every Filipino”, and “Experience Globe Connectivity”, reflecting Globe’s three pillars for 2026.

“This recognition affirms that Globe’s investments are delivering real benefits for our customers, reliable connectivity they can count on every day for work, learning, and commerce. Consistency is more than a benchmark; it is the backbone of a digital economy where MSMEs thrive, families stay connected, and communities build resilience. By delivering quality of experience at scale, Globe empowers lives and contributes to nation‑building, making connectivity a driver of inclusive growth for the Philippines,” says Roche Vandenberghe, Chief Marketing Officer at Globe.

Beyond groundbreaking network innovations, The Blue Print by Globe also highlighted a suite of customer-centric, business-focused, and community-based initiatives designed to enrich everyday experiences and empower progress.

Empowering Business through AI and Cloud Services

Globe Business is empowering enterprises of all sizes with the country’s first fully managed, enterprise‑grade data streaming platform in partnership with Confluent, alongside the Globe Omnichannel Cloud Contact Center (GOCCC) with Call Center Studio, innovations that democratize real‑time intelligence and AI‑powered customer engagement by removing CAPEX barriers and delivering Google‑cloud hosted infrastructure.

Home AI: Internet as a Modern Utility

Globe At Home is transforming fiber connectivity into an intelligent utility, as essential as water and electricity. Through its Built‑in Broadband initiative, fiber ports are integrated directly into new property developments, complemented by AI‑driven innovation and a 24‑hour Care Squad guaranteed to deliver “Digital Peace of Mind” for Filipino homes.

The Perfect Pair: Mobile + Home Advantage

With Globe Mobile and Globe At Home Advantage, customers enjoy seamless connectivity whether at home or on the go. Pairing GFiber Postpaid with Globe Mobile Postpaid unlocks up to ₱500 in monthly savings for a year, while Prepaid and TM subscribers gain exclusive promos and free gigabytes, making everyday connectivity simpler and more rewarding.

TM Celebrates 25 Years of Connectivity

TM marks its 25th anniversary as a tribute to millions of ka‑TMs nationwide. With affordable and reliable connectivity, exciting rewards, anniversary deals, and on‑ground caravans, TM continues to bring tuwa and tatag to communities, true to its diskarte spirit.

Lifestyle Innovation with Platinum GPlan

Globe expands its premium portfolio with the Platinum GPlan and PAL Mabuhay Miles promo, the first in the market to reward customers with airline miles alongside connectivity benefits.

GoGIVE: Social Impact Through Connectivity

Globe Prepaid users generated over 4 billion hearts, and over 840 million has been donated, via the GlobeOne app, converted into support for advocacies that surpassed targets. Partnering with Ayala Foundation, Rise Against Hunger Philippines, Pawssion Project, and the Philippine Eagle Foundation, GoGIVE also powers relief efforts during calamities, reinforcing Globe’s role in nation‑building and resilience.

“Connectivity today is a lifeline,” said Globe’s Chief Commercial Officer Daruis Delgado. “We want to ensure every Filipino, whether in bustling cities or the most remote barangays, has access to reliable and consistent digital services. More than speed, we are building trust, inclusivity, and resilience into the very fabric of our network.

With The Blueprint by Globe, the company continues to shape the foundation of a digital nation, one where connectivity fuels opportunity, resilience, and sustainable growth for all.

For more information about Globe, visit www.globe.com.ph.

 

Clara Benin embraces the quiet power of “muscle memory,” her first 2026 single

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The indie folk favorite drops a track that traces how love lingers in thoughts, gestures, and reflexes

After staging a two-night concert honoring the tenth anniversary of her well-received records, Human Eyes and Riverchild, Clara Benin marks the start of 2026 with the release of her new single, ‘muscle memory,’ out today via Sony Music Entertainment.

Eschewing the pressures of virality in favor of pure, authentic storytelling, “muscle memory” packs a punch in its quiet moments and restraint. The song deals with the lingering presence of lost love: how someone you try so hard to avoid continues to linger in your thoughts, habits, and little reflexes long after the heartbreak.

As Benin sums it up, “Like muscle memory, some people stay with you without you choosing to remember.”

She adds, “I liked the idea of muscle memory and started thinking about how it feels a lot like heartbreak — how your body and mind remember someone even when you’re trying to move on.”

According to Clara Benin, the song was conceived on a random night, with her sketching out a chorus on her guitar. Months later, during a songwriting session with the DEL Brothers in Sydney, she shared a voice note containing the early version. The song quickly took shape and was completed in four hours.

The ‘small town’ singer-songwriter will release her new song, “the one to blame,” next month in anticipation of her upcoming EP, slated for release later this year. “Most of the songs I’ve written live in heartbreak, longing, or existential spirals, but ‘the one to blame’ is me finally writing about actually letting someone in,” Benin shares. “It’s warm, cozy, a little dramatic, a little obsessive, and very self-aware.”

To mark the live debut of the new song, Clara Benin will perform “the one to blame” at the Valentine’s Day show at Eastwood City on February 14, 2026.

“Since it’s Valentine’s Day, I want to make it extra special and perform ‘the one to blame’ live for the very first time,” says Benin. “I’m excited to share this love song with everyone.”

Clara Benin’s “muscle memory” is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment.

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Abi Marquez Featured in Netflix Documentary Series Being Gordon Ramsay

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Filipino food creator Abi Marquez, widely known as the Lumpia Queen and managed by NYMA Talent Management, is featured in Being Gordon Ramsay, the recently released Netflix documentary series following world-renowned chef Gordon Ramsay during a pivotal period of expansion in his career.

Abi Marquez and Gordon Ramsay

In Episode 4, Abi is seen being interviewed by the Netflix documentary team following her collaboration with Ramsay, offering insight into the experience and reflecting on the exchange between cultures, techniques, and perspectives in the kitchen. The segment provides a candid glimpse into the realities of working within a global culinary environment and the creative dialogue that emerges from such collaborations.

Abi Marquez and Gordon Ramsay

Being Gordon Ramsay documents Ramsay in the lead-up to the opening of five new restaurant concepts inside 22 Bishopsgate, one of London’s tallest buildings. Filmed over six months, the series offers an intimate look at Ramsay as he navigates the pressures of global expansion while balancing family life and the demands of running an international restaurant empire.

Abi’s inclusion reflects the evolving nature of today’s culinary landscape—one shaped not only by chefs and restaurants, but also by digital creators who serve as cultural bridges. With over 10 million followers across social media, Abi Marquez has emerged as one of Southeast Asia’s most recognizable food creators, championing Filipino cuisine through accessible storytelling that resonates with audiences worldwide.

Abi Marquez

Building on this global exposure, Abi is set to take part in the upcoming Melbourne Food & Wine Festival, where she will collaborate with Melbourne-based Filipino-Italian chef Morris Danzen Catanghal at Nine Yards, marking another milestone in her growing international presence and continued efforts to bring Filipino food into global culinary conversations.

Providing additional context to the moment shown in the series, Abi later shared a single behind-the-scenes, documentary-style video on her YouTube channel, offering a personal look at the experience from her perspective and underscoring the significance of the collaboration.

Gordon Ramsay doesn't like my Beef Wellington | BTS Vlog

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Nico Locco, Will Devaughn, Sheridan Mortlock in a new international film for NDM PLUS!

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Love. Distance. Destiny. And a choice that changes everything.

Acclaimed filmmaker Nijel de Mesa returns with his most emotionally explosive film yet: Nijel de Mesa’s Hearts In Transit — a full-English international romantic drama set against the breathtaking backdrop of Japan.

At the center of this heart-wrenching love triangle are three Americans far from home. Actor will Devaughn is Ravi — a disciplined logistics officer stationed in Japan, steady on the outside but quietly breaking within. Devaughn, who first rose to fame as a finalist on Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 2, delivers what insiders are calling his most mature and layered performance yet.

Australian model and host Sheridan Mortlock portrays in her screen acting debut Gale — a sustainability research fellow pursuing work aligned with the UN’s SDGs. A real-life graduate in Global Sustainability and Politics, Sheridan brings striking authenticity to the role. A passionate advocate for circular fashion, she works with initiatives like SLOGUE and champions sustainable brands, making this character feel deeply personal — and powerfully real.

And Nico Locco gives life to Flynn — a magnetic, unpredictable soul still searching for himself. Known in the Philippine entertainment industry for taking on bold and unconventional roles, Locco injects humor, intensity and emotional danger into every scene.

What begins as a familiar love triangle quickly transforms into something deeper. This isn’t just about choosing between two men — it’s about choosing who you are brave enough to become.

Set for release in the second quarter of 2026, Hearts In Transit is a milestone project for NDM Studios and will stream exclusively on NDM PLUS — the global platform proudly called the “Home of Unique Storytelling.” The film was launched during NDM Plus’ “Not for Everyone Gala” at the Art Son Event Gala Hall in Quezon City, Philippines.

Director De Mesa said: “This is the romance that will spark debates, break hearts, and stay with you long after the credits roll. Don’t get left behind.”

Subscribe now at www.ndmplus.com and experience the love story everyone will be talking about.

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