RP ready to defend territorial waters

By MADEL SABATER-NAMIT FORT SAN FELIPE, Cavite City – President Benigno S. Aquino III on Tuesday led the 115th anniversary of the Philippine Navy, reiterating that his administration stands ready to defend its territorial waters. “Sa ilalim ng ating agenda ng mabuting pamamahala, malinaw ang pahiwatig natin ngayon sa buong mundo: Ang sa Pilipinas ay sa Pilipinas, at kaya nating... 

Mobile innovations add excitement to Globe Cordillera Challenge 4

Mobile innovations will be introduced by Globe Telecom at the 4th Globe Cordillera Challenge on May 4 to make the fund-raising biking activity more fun and exciting. “This year, as part of our aim to keep our riders motivated we decided to innovate with the use of mobile based apps that will make the challenges more engaging for the bike riders involved. Incoming search terms:philippine... 

3 new Navy choppers due

Manila, Philippines – The Philippine Navy (PN) will soon have three AW109 Power naval helicopters in its inventory to boost its maritime security and disaster response capabilities. A contract has been signed between Anglo-Italian firm AugustaWestland and the PN “for three AW109 Power maritime helicopters plus two options.” Incoming search terms:philippine navy modernization... 

Globe investments, expansion strengthen prospects moving forward

Manila, Philippines – Globe Telecom’s recent investments in infrastructure and network upgrades, as well as moves to acquire equity interest in Bayan Telecommunications Inc. (Bayantel) have positioned the company for a strong performance this year. “Our ongoing network transformation program, coupled with the Bayantel tender offer and our intention to bid for the 10MHz 3G frequency... 

Huawei Donates $10,000 To DepEd Mobile Classroom Project; Globe To Facilitate Implementation

Manila, Philippines – Huawei Philippines has donated $10,000 to the mobile classroom project of the Department of Education (DepEd) in Mindanao even as it tapped leading telecommunications company Globe Telecom to facilitate implementation. Huawei is the technical partner of Globe in its ongoing $700-million network modernization program.  Read More »

Aquino cites soldiers’ unceasing heroism

By MADEL S. NAMIT Manila, Philippines – President Benigno S. Aquino III hailed the heroism of each and every member of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) during its 77th anniversary in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City yesterday.  Read More »

P11M equipment for Cebu farmers

BOGO CITY, Cebu – Close to 2,200 farmer beneficiaries of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) in this province will benefit from the P11 million worth of farming equipment which will be provided by the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) next year.  Read More »

AFP modernization extended 15 years

Manila, Philippines – More modern military firearms and equipment are forthcoming with the enactment of a law extending the modernization program of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for another 15 years. In a simple ceremony in Malacañang, President Benigno S. Aquino III signed Republic Act No. 10349 that initially earmarks P75 billion to boost the capability upgrade... 

Oldest Chinatown welcomes newest Globe concept store

Manila, Philippines – Globe recently opened its latest concept store in Binondo, bringing the pioneering one-stop telco experience to the district of Manila that houses the oldest Chinatown in the world.  Read More »

Globe network upgrade in full swing, completes 30% of equipment modernization

Manila, Philippines – Globe Telecom said that the upgrade of its network facilities is progressively being conducted as new equipment rolls out in various parts of the country. The company added that within a span of four months since its announcement in January this year, Globe has modernized at least 30% of its network equipment located in various cellsites nationwide. Incoming...