Globe provides P51.2-M Covid-19 support in Q1 2021

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Globe remains steadfast in helping Filipinos since the crisis started with Covid-19 support reaching Php 51.2 million for the first quarter of 2021.  The assistance comes in services and promos, external fundraising efforts, customer donations and in-kind donations.

 

Globe’s assistance to its community partners reached more than Php 5.4 million in the first three months of the year while the fundraising that Globe ran for the Philippine General Hospital Medical Foundation, Inc. via Globe Rewards raised a total of Php 786,789.

 

More than 3,787 students and teachers received connectivity support via Globe At Home Prepaid and pocket WiFis that Globe provided to its partner companies and organizations such as Ayala Foundation, Inc. (AFI), Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc. (KCFI), ABS-CBN, Mary’s Way Foundation, HERO Foundation, and Missouri-based software company AMDOCS.

 

Globe also provided internet connectivity to persons with disabilities, displaced workers, and out-of-school youth undergoing upskilling programs with the Digital Jobs PH program of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and Davao-based social enterprise Virtualahan.

 

Likewise,  teachers and students who are Globe users continue to have free access to online learning resources such as Globe eLibrary (https://globeelibrary.ph/), DepEd Commons (https://commons.deped.gov.ph/), PHL CHED Connect (https://phlconnect.ched.gov.ph/home), and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) (https://www.tesda.gov.ph/)

 

“We continue to support our stakeholders especially since the impact of the pandemic has yet to abate. It has affected many, including our employees, contractors, suppliers, our customers and most especially our communities. We at Globe knew that we needed to step up and provide the much-needed assistance that our kababayans require,” said Yoly Crisanto, Globe Chief Sustainability Officer and SVP for Corporate Communications.

 

Globe also gives importance on the well-being of its employees, contractors, and vendor-partners. Thus, more than Php 46 million was used to cover essentials such as health assistance, personal protective equipment, transportation fares, and meal subsidies.

 

In February this year, Globe’s RT-PCR testing laboratory started its operations in Mandaluyong to ensure that its workforce is properly tested and protected from the deadly virus.  The Globe RT-PCR Lab has a capacity to conduct more than 300 tests per day, and if needed, can be increased to a maximum of 800 tests per day.

 

Globe, being also committed to look after the mental health of its people given the psychological impact that the pandemic brings, piloted HopeChat last year so that the employees could chat with licensed psychologists without compromising their privacy and safety.

 

All Globe programs and partnerships are in support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG).

 

To learn more about Globe’s sustainability efforts, visit https://www.globe.com.ph/about-us/sustainability.html#gref

 

Earth Warriors Use TikTok to Raise Awareness on Pressing Environmental Matters

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Manila, Philippines – April 29, 2021 –  As an easy-to-use platform for creative expression TikTok gives users an opportunity to shine a light on their advocacies through content that is both informative and entertaining. With this, creators are able to keep others informed on issues that they are passionate about. One pressing topic that has been creating buzz on TikTok is the preservation and protection of the environment. 

In celebration of Earth Month, which takes place in April of every year, highlighted by Earth Day on April 22nd, TikTok reinforces its continued commitment to boost awareness around environmental issues, and educate communities on sustainability, in a way that will resonate with many people around the world. This will be done through a communications campaign that aims to encourage sustainability-led conversations and trends on the platform and highlight local creators and content that are driven towards this cause. 

Anyone looking for ideas on how to better care for the environment can already find a lot of inspiration on TikTok. These videos are a great place to start.

Start with one thing

In this video, environmental advocate Antoinette Taus shares simple ways to make a difference and do your part for the Earth. As an actress and singer who has spent much of her life in the spotlight, she uses her popularity to promote environmental awareness and has even founded a non-profit organization that fosters action for sustainable development.

Take on a recycling project

It isn’t always possible to refuse single-use plastics, so instead of throwing them away why not repurpose them and give them a new life? Here’s an easy-to-follow tutorial for how to turn a plastic bottle into a night light.

Learn about deforestation

Through Treeforestation, a project by students of De La Salle University, you can learn about how deforestation affects the environment, as well as our lives. The campaign project also helps people understand what can be done to address this issue.

Dispose of trash properly

The simple act of disposing trash properly can make a difference in the environment. This video includes a quick tutorial for how to fold trash to make it more compact, and easier to keep in your pocket or bag until you have access to a trash bin.

Discover more content about saving the Earth on TikTok, and do your part to help the world heal! Download the app on your iOS and Android devices to get started.

NutriAsia and Del Monte team up to donate upcycled school chairs under Share-A-Chair initiative

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Keeping with its advocacies of helping Filipino communities in need and minimizing the impact of plastic waste, NutriAsia, Inc. and Del Monte Philippines, Inc. partnered together to donate upcycled plastic school chairs to several public elementary schools.

This was done through the Share-a-Chair initiative, a program started by NutriAsia and Del Monte in which the companies collect single-use plastic waste from their different offices and plant sites to turn them into school chairs and other needed furniture for the underprivileged public schools and communities. It is the culmination of the two companies’ partnership forged to help the Department of Education address the perennial shortage of school chairs.

NutriAsia and Del Monte Philippines, Inc. have partnered for Share-a-Chair, an advocacy program wherein plastic waste materials from their offices and plants are collected and upcycled into school furnishings. Each school received 50 pieces of armchairs and a teacher’s table with chair.

Jose Bastida Elementary School in Brgy. 

NutriAsia and Del Monte collected 19.3 metric tons of plastic waste from their offices and plants for a period of six months. Part of this collection went to the Share-a-Chair donation of 600 school chairs and teachers’ tables distributed to 12 different partner schools in Bukidnon, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, and Davao that NutriAsia and Del Monte have chosen for the program.

Puerto Elementary, Cagayan de Oro City 

Share a Chair and Table 

NutriAsia and Del Monte then partnered with Envirotech Waste Recycling, Inc., a local company with ground-breaking technology to upcycle the collected plastic waste into the furnishings. Upcycling is the process of transforming waste and discarded materials into useable items which is Envirotech’s field of expertise.

Through the Share-a-Chair program and their spirit of resourcefulness, NutriAsia and Del Monte aim to continue upcycling plastic waste and creating more school chairs to be donated to various partner schools across the country. This way, the companies can fulfill their goals of assisting underprivileged Filipino communities and reducing the negative environmental impact of plastic.

Globe empowers youth to connect the nation with #Globe5GHackathon

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It’s been more than a year since the start of the pandemic and even the most forward-thinking people were genuinely unprepared for the challenges of these unprecedented times. Globe believes that through technology, many people, especially the youth, have connected with others and even come up with innovative solutions to modern problems.

In partnership with Animo Labs of De La Salle University-Manila, Globe has launched #Globe5GHackathon, the biggest hackathon event in the country last April 27. Kicking off on Virtual Hangouts, students and young professionals from all over the country are invited to attend enablement workshops to inspire them to think out of the box and reinvent their power to create change today and for future generations through Globe’s 5G technology.

“Globe believes that the youth can unlock the nation’s potential through breakthrough innovations. By giving them a platform and the right tools to turn their ideas into reality, they can create lasting impact through the proper use of 5G technology,” said Issa Guevarra-Cabreira, Globe Chief Commercial Officer.

The workshops, slated to happen between May 21 and June 4, 2021, will give participants the chance to be coached and mentored by industry experts on 5G technology and innovation. They will then be able to cultivate their ideas and bring them to life through a nationwide pitch from June 21 to 25, 2021. Winning teams will get exciting prizes and get the opportunity to have their ideas funded by one of Globe’s partners and 917Ventures, Globe’s largest corporate venture builder. Awarding of winners is on September 3, 2021.

The 5G Hackathon is part of the telco’s continuous efforts to create a #FirstWorldNetwork in the country.

The company strongly supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly UN SDG No. 9 which highlights the roles of infrastructure and innovation as crucial drivers of economic growth and development. Globe is committed to upholding the 10 United Nations Global Compact principles and 10 UN SDGs.

LG Extends its Excellent OLED Deals: LG’s OLED Madness Promo is Extended to May 31

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LG OLED TV has been widely considered as the brand’s best TV yet and with good reason. Its cutting-edge self-lit pixel technology offers over 100 million self-lit sub-pixels that come together to deliver the next level of TV. You get to enjoy the deepest blacks, richest colors, and most realistic picture quality. It provides an evolutionary TV experience thanks to its deep learning algorithms. The TV’s α9 Gen3 AI Processor analyzes the on-screen content to deliver content as its most immersive. All adjustments are automatic, enhanced for the ultimate picture and sound, to make every viewing a spectacular one. Aside from impeccable picture quality, OLED TV provides beauty on its own as well. LG OLED TV eliminates all unnecessary elements and embraces only the essential to create a singular piece of perfection that blends with your wall. It looks like a piece of art from every angle and imbues your space with class.

There’s no need to fear missing out as LG Philippines extends the duration of its OLED TV promotions until May 31. Two stalwarts of LG’s TV line, the OLED and NanoCell, have special discounted prices perfect for lounging at home as summer fast approaches. You can get up to a whopping 32% discount from the best TVs that LG has to offer. The promotion covers select models from LG’s OLED and NanoCell line purchased via straight card or cash payment in participating LG Authorized Dealer Stores.

Aside from the straight payment promo, the Two of a Kind Bundle and Raffle promotion is still ongoing until May 31, 2021. When you order an OLED TV, you get the chance to purchase LG’s newest product – the TONE Free wireless earbuds for an attractive promo price. The FN7, which normally retails for P7,990, can be yours for just P1,500 while the FN4, normally at P5,490, is yours at just P990. If you prefer to purchase the TONE Free earbuds by themselves, they also have a promotion price – P6,990 for the FN7 and P4,990 for the FN4.

If you buy the Two of a Kind TV and Earbud bundle, you will be eligible to join a special raffle promo. After completing your purchase, head over to http://lgpromoregistration.ph and register. You will be prompted to enter personal information as well as product information regarding your new LG items. Once the information is verified, you officially have an online raffle ticket! There will be a total of 13 winners drawn for the raffle. Items to be given away are a LG Door-in-Door SXS, an LG OLED55CXPPA, an LG 49” NanoCell TV, and 10 FN4 TONE Free wireless earbuds.

Don’t miss out on LG’s best TV yet. Shop for your OLED TV today!